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disorderguy
Joined: May 5, '09
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2009-05-18 15:26:22 |
| thesacredheart, I understand your concern about meds. But needing help doesn't make you unworthy. There is a stigma on disorders of the mind, a stigma that doesn't exist for other problems people get. When you're sick, you see a doctor. You don't feel bad about it. People get sick; it can happen to anyone. It's really no different for illnesses of the mind. These things strike and aren't under your control. Summoning the will to seek help is a gesture of strength, not of weakness. | |
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brokenwings3
Joined: May 18, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-18 16:47:36 |
| Well I am in denial about this, but I ranked very high for Borderline and all the symptoms make sense for how I behave. I don't think I can control it, and although I'm in therapy and overdosed already, I just don't think I'll get better. I've tried so many times, but once it got so bad I ended up cutting myself. I wish I didn't hurt myself, or the ones who mean the most to me, but I do. And if I try to explain to them it makes no sense (well it only makes sense to me) and I give up. I just want it all to go away I guess... | |
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d_Outkast
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-18 17:24:28 |
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ascred: no, not unworthy, just less informed on the issue. ive been in therapy as a child and it helped tremendously. Saoirse: u have to find a good doctor. i dont think they are judgmental, but then again a lot of ppl are.. with that said a lot are not. its a matter of realizing there is something wrong, realizing you need help, finding it, and getting better. if you dont want to take medication, chose the alternative route. my sister is a holistic health counselor and instead of taking valium/xanax for pani/anxiety attacks, i go to her for natural extracts that work like medication but have no side effects and are not addictive. |
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d_Outkast
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-18 17:25:39 |
| disorderguy: "Summoning the will to seek help is a gesture of strength, not of weakness" I LIKE THAT!!! Kudos :) | |
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xxMonsterxx
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-18 17:58:29 |
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am i really that insane that i need therapy? f---. |
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d_Outkast
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-18 19:31:06 |
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insanity is a form of artistry lol therapy is great. im in school for psychology, i want to counsel people like us. people who need help being all that they can be. helping people realize that no, your not a lost cause, but instead u just need to work out your issues before moving on to the bigger and better you. |
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weeza29745
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-19 19:40:40 |
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d Outcast: I want to help people like us, too. brokenwings3: I know how you feel... Well, at least you have people who can sympathize (on here), even if they aren't there for you in life, right? Don't think of it as insanity. Mental disorders (in my case) don't have anything to do with my perception of right and wrong. I know it's wrong to do what I do, I know what would be the right thing to do, but I can't bring myself to it. It all comes down to a matter of courage. Unfortunately, I prove to be lacking, as do many people who seem so strong... But, truly, it's mostly a facade to try to hide. |
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suzi_t
Joined: May 8, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-20 05:54:44 |
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wow hi everbody! this has really taken off its so good we can all be there for each other! i totally went through the phase of losing interest in things and pushing people away, but i dont think self-harm is a result of that, so don't worry, it is just a way of coping. and do know that you can get it back, i felt like telling people i was close to brought them down, because it is ultimately my problem, so i pushed everyone away. but its true, the real courage is letting people know you need their support.... as they say a friend in need is a friend indeed!!! I've found getting back into sports or art or dancing or whatever has become meaningful again and a way of spending time with others and enjoying myself, even though its really hard to do its worth a shot! the next big step for me will be to go see someone too, but i have not been brave enough to get that far yet... until then heres a smile for everyone! :D x x x |
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d_Outkast
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-20 06:32:02 |
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sometimes i have crazy and absurd thoughts that I know are wrong... ex: I was driving and this guy was trying to turn into my lane and pulled out in front of me so i had to swerve around him to avoid an accident. i got so angry at him being so stupid for doing that that i thought, what if i didnt swerve around him? what if i just kept going full speed and rammed his car with mine? then what? i would have killed him, and maybe myself too. i have thoughts like these, and even worse, and i have to snap out of it. is this more of an anger related disorder?? |
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weeza29745
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-20 19:07:07 |
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d Outcast: I think borderline has a bit to do with anger, even though it mainly talks about you turning it in upon yourself, it still means anger is anger. I, as a BPD person, have quite a few morbid thoughts, not really in anger. Just what-ifs, like, when everyone in the house is asleep, "What if I killed my family?" I know I could do it, but ultimately, I would have gone insane from depression. Maybe it's something else to do with borderline. suzi t: I'm proud of you, and it's true! This forum has taken off quite well. Keep on going you guys! We can make it! |
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d_Outkast
Joined: May 17, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-21 05:55:49 |
| weeza: how the hell do you deal with the anger? I keep brushing it aside, trying not to let it get to me, but this only feels like I'm saving it for a later explosion. I want to be at peace, so how do I release anger in a peaceful way? Is there a way? Or is that an oxymoron? | |
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Saoirse
Joined: May 18, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-22 13:32:39 |
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d Outcast: whenever i get angry i do a few things. 1.lock myself in my room and sit in silence thinking about why i got angry and just think about it until i calm down. 2. i tune out to everything, i grab headphones and play music fullblast so it distracts me 3.chuck a lot of stuff around, not so much this one but i do it when i get reaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllly angry. i normally go for the tune out one, that helps a bit :] i know it kinda distracts you could lead to a bigger problem later but hey, if it calms you down, its worth it, then you could always consider thinking what pissed you off afterwards and i dunno kinda deal with it? :] but i guess everyone has their ways of dealing with anger, its just a case of finding which one suits you best. |
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nicole222
Joined: May 22, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-22 17:12:05 |
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nicole222
Joined: May 22, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-22 17:24:12 |
| Now, being depressed since I was in fourth grade battling faulse hospitalizations, because of anxiety, my ulcers-cutting for a very long time -ice burns. being told I had adhd , If I cannot be the same person for a day- it really does affect my productivity and I have resulted in being taken care of and resorted to this childhood mindset, and I just dont want to hear my own voice thinking in my head anymore. Im twentyone, im hurting, and i cant sleep anymore | |
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nicole222
Joined: May 22, '09
Status: New User |
2009-05-22 17:31:32 |
| I just need someone else who has seen.... oh 12 psychologist , counselors, psychiatrist, and everytime you are diagnosed differently- But never BPD, still not diagnosed with BPD. But at least I know- Rachel Reiland get me out of here. it was like being awake | |
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