Mental Health Discussion

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upthetigers said:
It's complicated mate. When I was dealing with the side effects of schizophrenia medication I wanted a way out. It was torture, you wouldn't wish these side effects on your worst enemy. Fortunately I am no longer on the medication that was causing severe restlessness.

Life is all about problem solving. If you can't solve a problem you get a bleak view of the world and get stuck in a depressed rut, for whatever reason you feel it will always remain the same way even though in life things change.

One particular mod on here always reaches out to me even though they're incredibly busy with their own life, having a good support network is everything and some people don't have that 🙁 It's hard reaching out, you know. You always feel like you should be strong enough to figure things out yourself, but asking for help is not a weakness.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences 🤗 I feel it’s essential to reduce the stigma around mental illness, as there’s still a significant amount of stigma attached to it. Depression is a serious and widespread condition that is often misunderstood, which makes it difficult for those who suffer in silence to seek help.

I’m currently dealing with grief and when it creeps up on me, it sometimes makes me feel like an open wound who doesn’t want to bleed out on others. If that makes sense. So while I may not fully understand the turmoil of struggling with intrusive thoughts, I can relate to the urge to withdraw and shield your personal pain. I've learned you have to let it out - be it listening to music, dancing or letting out a good old scream while alone in my car. Or talking to someone.
Appreciate your openness 🙏

For anyone on the forum dealing with mental health challenges, I hope you can find a supportive ear or a shoulder to lean on, whether from friends, family, this community or professional help. There's no shame in it and it should be regarded similarly to treating a physical wound or ailment. Sending love and strength to those who need it ❤️✨
 
Lauren said:
Thanks for sharing your experiences 🤗 I feel it’s essential to reduce the stigma around mental illness, as there’s still a significant amount of stigma attached to it. Depression is a serious and widespread condition that is often misunderstood, which makes it difficult for those who suffer in silence to seek help.

I’m currently dealing with grief and when it creeps up on me, it makes me feel like an open wound who doesn’t want to bleed out on others. If that makes sense. So while I may not fully understand the turmoil of struggling with thoughts of self-harm, I can relate to the urge to withdraw and shield your personal pain. I've learned you have to let it out.
Appreciate your openness 🙏

For anyone on the forum dealing with mental health challenges, I hope you can find a supportive ear or a shoulder to lean on, whether from friends, family, this community or professional help. There's no shame in it and it should be regarded similarly to treating a physical wound. Sending love and strength to those who need it ❤️✨
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You're a special soul, Lauren 💕💕
 
It's been almost a year since I had to stop work. Last week I called an old workmate just to have a yarn, he was doing really well with all aspects of his life a year back but I was really upset to hear him tell me he's currently dealing with a lot of issues, depression,.drug use and.hus relationships with his missus is of course affected as well as his work is affected by this all.
At least he was open to me about his mental health issues as we both have had life dramas in the past we can both relate to.
If I was suffering mental health issues I'd be ashamed and embarrassed about it and keep it all to myself... But it seems like many people now are less reluctant to hide it which has gotta be a good thing.
So much awareness these days that people realise it's no different to any other health issue we all must face from time to time.
@upthetigers I'm very glad to hear things are going better for you now.
I had a doctor from the palliative care hospital.precribe me.some meds a couple of months back.for pain.and.insomnia... This drug really didn't agree with me and I felt I was going around the twist... Paranoia, hallucinations, racing scary thoughts and crazy dreams took me.four or five days to get back to somewhat normal.
I hope things continue to improve for you 👌
 
innsaneink said:
I had a doctor from the palliative care hospital.precribe me.some meds a couple of months back.for pain.and.insomnia... This drug really didn't agree with me and I felt I was going around the twist... Paranoia, hallucinations, racing scary thoughts and crazy dreams took me.four or five days to get back to somewhat normal.
I hope things continue to improve for you 👌
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That’s one of the reasons I have always shied away from anti-depressants. Idk why, but some of them can cause feelings of suicide when you first start taking them. Chris Cornell was on of them when he died. Pretty scary.
 
innsaneink said:
It's been almost a year since I had to stop work. Last week I called an old workmate just to have a yarn, he was doing really well with all aspects of his life a year back but I was really upset to hear him tell me he's currently dealing with a lot of issues, depression,.drug use and.hus relationships with his missus is of course affected as well as his work is affected by this all.
At least he was open to me about his mental health issues as we both have had life dramas in the past we can both relate to.
If I was suffering mental health issues I'd be ashamed and embarrassed about it and keep it all to myself... But it seems like many people now are less reluctant to hide it which has gotta be a good thing.
So much awareness these days that people realise it's no different to any other health issue we all must face from time to time.
@upthetigers I'm very glad to hear things are going better for you now.
I had a doctor from the palliative care hospital.precribe me.some meds a couple of months back.for pain.and.insomnia... This drug really didn't agree with me and I felt I was going around the twist... Paranoia, hallucinations, racing scary thoughts and crazy dreams took me.four or five days to get back to somewhat normal.
I hope things continue to improve for you 👌
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This is a trip out reading this mate. I've heard that anti-psychotics used for schizophrenia is being prescribed for insomnia. So the medication side effects are making me even more paranoid haha

Btw thanks champion I am very grateful for the support I have in my life. Tell cancer to [This word has been automatically removed] off I have a mate dealing with blood cancer you guys are soldiers better days ahead buddy
 
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