Mental Health Issues

• coffeeortea

  20 Dec 05, 09:27

  let us discuss Mental Health Issues here, be it self-injury, depression, mood swings, eating disorders, and all that jazz.
• FeowFeow

  20 Dec 05, 09:35

  Dear Coffee/Tea,
  
  Do you have anything specific in mind? It's difficult to talk about such general topics unless you want us to do a thesis on them
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  Originally posted by coffeeortea:

  let us discuss Mental Health Issues here, be it self-injury, depression, mood swings, eating disorders, and all that jazz.

• pqr

  20 Dec 05, 09:56

  
  for those who feels that current medicine can cure mental illness, pls read this
  
  book " WARNING: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health" by Dr William Glasser.
  
  READ ONLY if you are open enough
  
  Who is Dr William glasser can be found here
  
  http://www.answers.com/william%20glasser
  
  
• coffeeortea

  20 Dec 05, 10:16

  Originally posted by FeowFeow:

  Dear Coffee/Tea,
  
  Do you have anything specific in mind? It's difficult to talk about such general topics unless you want us to do a thesis on them
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  my apologies, i meant this to be sorta like a help/support, discussion thread on any disorders or illnesses that are related to the mind.
  
  for example, if i were someone who self injures, i would be posting about
  
  1. why i do it
  2. what do i do
  3. do i intend to get help
  4. does anyone know about it
  
  basically any form of information that the individual wants to release to the publicus.
  
  since this is aunt agony, and singapore being a stressful country to live in , i was hoping that a thread like this could help anyone having any problems related to mental illness
  
  do not look down on this thread though, as many people are so willing to share their darkest secrets online, yet are so afraid to let their loved ones know about their problems.
• Devil1976

  20 Dec 05, 13:37

  Originally posted by coffeeortea:

  let us discuss Mental Health Issues here, be it self-injury, depression, mood swings, eating disorders, and all that jazz.

  Maybe you can try this forum out? http://www.sgforums.com/?action=forum_display&forum_id=2215
  
  I think it's really not that wise for people to just CHUNK in 'INFORMATION' and SPECTACULATE on such 'sensitive' topics...?
• coffeeortea

  21 Dec 05, 03:34

  Originally posted by Devil1976:

  Maybe you can try this forum out? http://www.sgforums.com/?action=forum_display&forum_id=2215
  
  I think it's really not that wise for people to just CHUNK in 'INFORMATION' and SPECTACULATE on such 'sensitive' topics...?

  i dont really see how this could trigger something offensive and such, but i do respect your concerns, if need be, lock this thread up
• laosu

  21 Dec 05, 04:04

  Originally posted by FeowFeow:

  Dear Coffee/Tea,
  
  Do you have anything specific in mind? It's difficult to talk about such general topics unless you want us to do a thesis on them
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  Thesis? SPARE ME!!!
  Although I often write long post...but I don't think I need a thesis
• coffeeortea

  21 Dec 05, 05:48

  Originally posted by laosu:

  Thesis? SPARE ME!!!
  Although I often write long post...but I don't think I need a thesis

  thesis is easy, you just need to make your stand, and it becomes a thesis.
• kikq

  21 Dec 05, 05:55

  really dont know where to start, i probably shouldnt share anything cos i dont want to embarrass my bf
• skid

  21 Dec 05, 08:51

  then why bother bringing it up?
• pqr

  21 Dec 05, 10:53

  Originally posted by kikq:

  really dont know where to start, i probably shouldnt share anything cos i dont want to embarrass my bf

  i encourage u to read this book "WARNING: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health" by Dr William Glasser for your bf...or ur bf can read himself.
  
  
• coffeeortea

  21 Dec 05, 11:07

  Originally posted by skid:

  then why bother bringing it up?

  what do you mean? i think that it is alright to discuss about this.
• coffeeortea

  21 Dec 05, 11:08

  Originally posted by skid:

  then why bother bringing it up?

  my bad, i didnt realise you were referring to post above yours
• Devil1976

  21 Dec 05, 12:14

  Originally posted by coffeeortea:

  i dont really see how this could trigger something offensive and such, but i do respect your concerns, if need be, lock this thread up

  I don't mean that this thread would trigger anything offensive, but rather... Many people who read about wildfully through the post might just start to IMAGINE or 'SUSPECT' that they have 'depression' or this... Or that... Which ain't really healthy thoughts... Especially when they're not having it (or even if they're having it)... Without more professional guidance, they might just be wandering off into some SILLY THOUGHTS
• alfagal

  21 Dec 05, 12:23

  Originally posted by Devil1976:

  I don't mean that this thread would trigger anything offensive, but rather... Many people who read about wildfully through the post might just start to IMAGINE or 'SUSPECT' that they have 'depression' or this... Or that... Which ain't really healthy thoughts... Especially when they're not having it (or even if they're having it)... Without more professional guidance, they might just be wandering off into some SILLY THOUGHTS

  +1
• FeowFeow

  21 Dec 05, 12:30

  Agreed.
  
  Another concern of mine is that people who DO have symptoms described in our posts may be tempted to "self-diagnose" without consulting a professional doctor who is able to prescribe the necessary medication & who can give the proper diagnosis.
  
  Perhaps having a thread as a "support group" for people with mental illnesses may be a better option?
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  Originally posted by Devil1976:

  I don't mean that this thread would trigger anything offensive, but rather... Many people who read about wildfully through the post might just start to IMAGINE or 'SUSPECT' that they have 'depression' or this... Or that... Which ain't really healthy thoughts... Especially when they're not having it (or even if they're having it)... Without more professional guidance, they might just be wandering off into some SILLY THOUGHTS

• matrixeg

  21 Dec 05, 17:13

  err i'm an insomniac... does that count?
• Li Ka Shing

  21 Dec 05, 17:55

  If anybody feel they have mental health issues, don't delay and see a psychiatrist as soon as possible.
  
  Including for insomnias.
  
  Call now for an appointment.
  
  6772-2002
  Dr. Calvin Fones
  NUH Neuroscience
  
  What you need to recognize is that mental illness is treatable and there's medicine for it. Don't ignore or underestimate it, or refuse medication. Just as you are phisically ill, you see a doctor, when you're mentally ill you see a psychiatrist.
• Devil1976

  21 Dec 05, 19:22

  Originally posted by FeowFeow:

  Agreed.
  
  Another concern of mine is that people who DO have symptoms described in our posts may be tempted to "self-diagnose" without consulting a professional doctor who is able to prescribe the necessary medication & who can give the proper diagnosis.
  
  Perhaps having a thread as a "support group" for people with mental illnesses may be a better option?
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  I'm okay with support group threads... With diagnostic threads, pls refer to the link I've previously posted... ROAD Health Center
• kikq

  22 Dec 05, 00:40

  Originally posted by skid:

  then why bother bringing it up?

  dunno...you've been so moody lately. would u like to share your problems in this thread?
• kikq

  22 Dec 05, 00:46

  Originally posted by pqr:

  i encourage u to read this book "WARNING: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health" by Dr William Glasser for your bf...or ur bf can read himself.
  
  

  thanks for the suggestion. he's actually very understanding. one of the few ppl who always support me. every psycho should have someone like him
• coffeeortea

  22 Dec 05, 02:54

  Originally posted by Devil1976:

  I don't mean that this thread would trigger anything offensive, but rather... Many people who read about wildfully through the post might just start to IMAGINE or 'SUSPECT' that they have 'depression' or this... Or that... Which ain't really healthy thoughts... Especially when they're not having it (or even if they're having it)... Without more professional guidance, they might just be wandering off into some SILLY THOUGHTS

  ahh, now i see the concern that you address. i guess i shoulda used a different title then, since my main aim was to use this thread as a sharing session and etc.. and for people who have experienced or recovered from things such as self-injury, or eating disorders and such to advise and share their experience and stuff.
• coffeeortea

  22 Dec 05, 02:55

  Originally posted by FeowFeow:

  Agreed.
  
  Another concern of mine is that people who DO have symptoms described in our posts may be tempted to "self-diagnose" without consulting a professional doctor who is able to prescribe the necessary medication & who can give the proper diagnosis.
  
  Perhaps having a thread as a "support group" for people with mental illnesses may be a better option?
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  agreed =), that was my main aim as well, my apologies, i shoulda used a better title for this thread
• laosu

  22 Dec 05, 03:45

  Originally posted by FeowFeow:

  Agreed.
  
  Another concern of mine is that people who DO have symptoms described in our posts may be tempted to "self-diagnose" without consulting a professional doctor who is able to prescribe the necessary medication & who can give the proper diagnosis.
  
  Perhaps having a thread as a "support group" for people with mental illnesses may be a better option?
  
  FeowFeow
  
  

  I wouldn't support that idea of starting a support group. Support groups are groups of people that have been attending consultations from professionals. This forum have too many "outsiders" which might inflict a wrong idea if not careful.
• skid

  22 Dec 05, 07:10

  Originally posted by kikq:

  dunno...you've been so moody lately. would u like to share your problems in this thread?

  Is there a psychiatrist at sgForums?