Mental health

I do.
I've spoken to various professionals. I am/was being counselled with the opinion I have bi-polar and PTSD.
I don't let it define me, but I find others do.
If I have a bad day....It's her mental health
If I cry, if I rant, if I'm quiet, if I'm manically cleaning, if....if...if....It's my mental health. *sigh*
No-one seems to think that I yell at them because they pissed me off...and not because I'm bat-crazy

 

I definitely have mental health problems.. Depression, anxiety and probably a mild personality disorder but I've never seen a professional.

Then again my personality could just be affected by my depression and anxiety problems...

 

Yeah, I have a few mental illnesses. Yeah, a professional has diagnosed them officially. I don't let it define me but it affects me a lot.

 

I have a mental and emotional disorder; yes, I've been clinically diagnosed; and yes, I have a few people in my life that are accepting of my disorder; and no, I do not let it define and stop me from doing the things that I love.

 

I too have a mental health problem, although I'm a lot better now than I was this time last year, and it took me years to find a doctor that would actually listen to me.
on various meds..

some days of deep depression I just cant get out of bed..

other days I just have to force myself
its like a yo that never stops going up n down ..

I have been to many therapists too, on my 4th now I think..
I try to keep a positive mindset but its tough going some days
:bang::bang::bang:

 

I was diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety. Also, there is a high probability that I have ASD (autism spectrum disorder) but I have not seen a specialist about it.

I try not to let these things define me. Though other people seem quick to judge... autism a freak show, depression weakness, anxiety cowardice.

The only people who know about the depression are my older brother and parents. My brother, who also accepted me as trans, is understanding and supports me as best he can via a long distance relationship.

With any mental illness or disorder, it can be really hard. Sometimes it feels like hell. But there's always hope no matter what you are going through and you have to learn to love yourself for who you are, not for who you or society is pressuring you to be. Always keep fighting.

 

I did take Lexapro and Seroquel in high school, but I weaned myself off of them. I don't really suffer from depression anymore, but I don't think therapy would hurt.

I also did for several years suffer from PTSD-like symptoms (e.g. recoiling at loud noises (to the point my mom was afraid I would injure my knee when I hit the floor), night terrors). I still have some of the symptoms, but I've gotten better.

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I did get prescriptions from an MD psychiatrist, so I suppose I was diagnosed :lol:.

 

I do have a diagnosed mental illness and I've been to a professional before. I have depression, anxiety, bipolar 2, and OCD. I don't let it define me but it does affect my life a lot. It makes it hard to function at times.

I do have some people in my life that know about my mental health and they accept/support me. My parents let me live with them for now because my illness has prevented me from keeping a full time job or returning to school.

 

I do, AS (Aspbergers Syndrome), ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)... I have seen experts in the past, but currently am pretty in control so no need... I dont think I let it define me... I dont advertise it, unless your in my family or a close friend you wont even hear it mentioned... (I am more open online than in person... a lot more)

As far as people who accept it... well the people I have opened up to about it have seemed cool... I actually feel a lot like i do when I think of coming out, when I am about to tell someone about AS... It is perfectly normal to feel nervous when opening up, if that is what your concerned about... Everyone usually says something like, you cant tell, you look fine.. im like... thanks?

 

I've suffered from clinical depression most of my life, About 2 years ago I started antidepressants and stopped talking them a few months ago, Overall I've been holding up.

 

I couldn't imagine what your situation is like, aussielefty :icon_sad: I can somewhat relate to it, though. I tend to sleep for prolonged periods; it frustrates me that I'm not enthused in doing important things such as: going to college, finding a job, attending appointments, etc. I've been in and out of medical and psychiatric hospitals; I've also been in and out of Self-Living Arrangements and Group-Homes for nearly ten years. I still take medication for my mental and emotional disorders but, frankly and from my experience, I don't think they work at all. Personally, I think it's a piece of mind that settles a restless soul and uneasy thoughts. The mental and emotional health providers out here are unsatisfactory judging from my perspective. They also aren't attentive to their LGBT patients too. Not one time was I asked if I was a homosexual or being in any part of the LGBT Community for that matter, I know that they are two different areas but I feel and think that part of my mental and emotional instability dealt with my sexuality. It would have saved me from a lot of stressful pressure and time. For instance, I felt I was in emotional turmoil because I was direly yearning for someone's affection; I also felt mentally troubled because I would hear voices in my head that would cause me to feel angry in regards to my sexuality. I've nervously brought up my sexual orientation a couple times to health professionals while I was at the psychiatric hospitals, but most times it didn't seem like they took it too seriously at all. I've had to assess my own problems independently to get where I am now; I'm so thankful to state that I feel a lot better than before because I've had some close calls that nearly ended my life. My whole ordeal has lasted about half my life. For those of you that are reading this and are having a horrific time, there are options to your troubles so hang in there! (*hug*)

 

Yes, yes, no, yes.

 

Do you have a mental health issue? Yes, I have Borderline Personality Disorder
Have you been diagnosed by a professional about it? Yes
Do you let it define you? No, however I used to let it define me.
Have you found someone that is ok with mental illness? Yes, it has been a lot easier since I got the help I needed.

 

I've been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and depression by a professional. It does play a major role in my life, but I try and usually succeed at not letting it define me. My friend also has some mental illnesses and is very understanding.

 

Yes, I have bipolar disorder

Yes, in 2010 but have probably lived with it my entire life. Been to numerous child psychologists and have been wrongfully diagnosed as having PTSD (My grandmother, whom I was really close to, passed away shortly before my 3rd birthday). I suppose they had a point, but it was only in 2010, when I left out the part about my grandmother's passing, that they actually tested me for bipolar disorder and badabing badaboom! I'm bipolar and not just gloom... :lol:

Personally, I don't think I do. But technically, it IS a part of me, so

Other people tend to be a bit (judge)mental about it sometimes but I don't let it bother me. My "crazy" peeks its little head out from time to time but in general, I think I'm a normal-functioning person. My parents may differ

My family and close friends are cool with it, and so are all the people at work. (The ones I've told anyway...)

But that's probably not exactly what you wanted to hear. As far as finding someone special is concerned: As soon as people find out I have a mental illness (which is technically a chemical imbalance), they tend to shy away from getting too close to me. It sucks, but people can be mean sometimes