BS: I'm mentaly ill

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 03:54 AM

Its one of the great unsaids in our society. go into any room anywhere and about 40% of the people there have had some sort of mental problems.

I know I had depression for a while, its weird trick that your mind plays on you, gives you panic attacks and such. If you've had to cope with loss of some sort - it lies in wait for us. I think accepting that, was the point for me when I started to get better.

After that I could start working on getting rid of some of the physical problems it had engendered. What also worked for me was getting a load of books from the library about the illness. the more I understood about what was happening to me - the less easy it was for my mind to trick me.

loads of people have gone through what you're going through and some of them have written about it. You are not unique.   Its a problem which others before you have had to face, and most of them manage to see it off, and live normal lives.

all best wishes mate!

Big Al Whittle

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: Slag
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 03:25 AM

Or perhaps emotionally ill?? If we are honest, we all have sane moments every now and then but they pass rather quickly. Music helps sometimes! Good luck. Lay down your heavy load.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: John J
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 03:12 AM

Accepting you have a problem is a very major step forward.

Asking for help is a tremendous step forward.

Well done, you are on the right road.

Many people don't understand mental illness and they are scared of it. Many do understand and are willing to help.

Very best wishes for your recovery.

John
(Who's wife suffers from depression....well she would, she's married to me!)

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: GUEST,patient
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 02:48 AM

I was treated for acute depression for several years and managed never to talk about it to anyone apart from my GP, psychologist and psychiatrist. I felt irrationally that it was shameful to be ill in that way. I didn't talk to family or friends about it and still can't. This hindered treatment by drugs and therapy and I still have the problem of wanting to be dead for quite a lot of the time.

I think you've done the right thing to declare your problem it may help any treatment to work. Your friends sound as if they can and will help.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: Ebbie
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 02:45 AM

Congratulations on getting to this point, Raptor. I'm happy for you that you are reaching out for help. Good luck- keep us in the loop if you feel up to it. Many of us could use the same thing. :)

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: Cluin
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 02:17 AM

Ah, c'mere ya crazy bastard!

*gives Raptor some semi-painful noogies*

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: dianavan
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 02:16 AM

Maybe you're just lonely and sad.

Maybe it will pass.

Try doing something nice for someone less fortunate.

By helping others, we help ourselves.

Works for me.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: Little Hawk
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 01:35 AM

Hey, old pal, at least half the people out there are mentally ill...to some extent. Maybe 3/4 of them. No kidding. It's just that most of them manage to sort of handle it to an extent that it isn't too noticeable and doesn't prevent daily functioning. I've been doing that for years! ;-) I'm here if you need to talk.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm mentaly ill
From: freda underhill
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 01:27 AM

You are a lovely bloke, Raptor, good luck in dealing with it all.


best wishes

freda

Subject: BS: I'm mentally ill
From: Raptor
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 01:04 AM

And Have decided to see someone to help me Deal with my grief and anxioty!

Isn't that great? I'm pretty happy about it.