27 years old.
Freelance writer.
Happy with spots of brokenness.
That’s life at the moment.
Seems that’s how life goes for me.
27 years old.
Freelance writer.
Happy with spots of brokenness.
That’s life at the moment.
Seems that’s how life goes for me.
The insane don’t know they are insane, there for as long as you fear for your sanity then you’re fine, but the moment you feel fine you should start to worry.
I am in the Philippines, married to a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder but who is right now being “re-diagnosed” for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
I know how hard it is.
He is in denial too. He is in the hospital right now.
I’d appreciate an email from someone who understands what my husband is going through and is here in the Philippines.
how can i email you?
hey! i got your reply at moodgarden. about the meds can you tell me more about it? i overdosed on valiums 2 weeks ago. it was kind of a suicide attempt. kaya lang i was rushed to medical city………and now i’m under medication..
Lexapro. It’s an antidepressant. SSRI I believe. It upped my moods for a while. Upped my moods too much, I think. You can drink a lot on it. I did. I was only on it for a while, in combination with lithium.
Im not sure having ideas popup anytime and having the urges of extreme fondness or dislike on certain things or events should already be considered an illness. I have that at times like when I cant stop but eat spaghetti in all the meals of the week. Or when i frequent pizza every night i head home from gym. Or when I get annoyed coz I cant figure out why others can understand a topic fast and I cant. Or when arguments turns to raised voices and completely annoyed at certain events in my life but i’ve never considered myself ill. certainly not consider the need to take drugs for it. I feel for those who really needs help as at times I think Im getting over my emotions, what more for someone who cant control it and needs drugs for control.
You can’t really compare a “normal” person’s mood with a bipolar/schizoaffective’s mood. Both groups of people have very different brain functioning and sometimes even brain structure. Everyone experiences natural ups and downs, but for someone with bipolar/schizoaffective, this may not be in their own hands. Certain areas of their brain may be over- or under-stimulated, much more so than the “normal” person. Medication is the only way to regulate normal functioning for them. It’s not different from medication for diabetes or high blood pressure, but unfortunately, some people in this day and age still think that mental health medication should be “avoided”. It’s really an irrational stigma.
I’m diagnosed already. I’m not self-diagnosing.
By the way, big props to your decision to take up medicine. I’m also preparing for med school here in the States.
Hi, nice to meet you !
Hey you. Keep writing. You are a source of inspiration for me. I’m being treated for schizophrenia (I refuse to say “I’m diagnosed with schizophrenia,” it sounds so final haha), and am writing about it. Your blog inspires me to write about it. Keep up the good work.
Hi there – found an entry on crazy meds and thought i’d look up your blog. I’m taking in the near future the way out – which does not involve pharma, and I’m reading up on other individuals who have also tried this – You’re right that the side effects can de as debilitating. Feel free to message – wishing you all the best…
a few links for you to consider: http://spiritualrecoveries.blogspot.com/ and also a short paper
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ppi.147/pdf
wishing you my very best in this struggle
btw this forum may be helpful for advice to0: http://www.mentalhealthforum.net/
Hi, I just found your site. I have been diagnosed with schizo effective. Im not in denial about it but I dont like labels …Im enjoying reading your blog
hi pipay. i was trying to contact you for an alumnae acitvity and so i found this. how are you? email me
Hi Miss Marabut! How do I email you?