Mental Health Issues
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i am not really sure...alfagal knows of mental issues but if shes skilled/exprience in that sector...then i am not too sureOriginally posted by skid:Is there a psychiatrist at sgForums? -
i am undergoing consultation from professionals, that is one of the reasons why i created this thread.Originally posted by laosu: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. -
for what?
anxiety attacks? -
a relative that i am living with is afraid that i am having insomnia and depression, and thus, i have been undergoing psychological consultation, and support meetings and etc, i am going for a second meeting with my psychologist tomorrow.Originally posted by dragg:for what?
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Im suffering from Paranoia, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Pyromania and Im also a whining Hypochondriac.
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Do you suffer from Bipolar disorder?Originally posted by coffeeortea:a relative that i am living with is afraid that i am having insomnia and depression, and thus, i have been undergoing psychological consultation, and support meetings and etc, i am going for a second meeting with my psychologist tomorrow. -
Sorry Mouse, I should've explained more clearly.
In Australia, there are support groups for people suffering/have suffered from the same illness, & they band together to share their experiences & to give emotional support.
I've read about support groups for mothers whose children suffer from cancer. The mothers whose children have recovered are able to empathise with those whose children have just been diagnosed, or who're undergoing treatment. The strain is unbelievable. The support groups act as a bonding session & support system for the mothers. They offer solutions to problems such as childcare dilemmas for the other healthy children, how the mothers can talk to the other children on why their sibling is very sick, etc.
The purpose of the support groups I've mentioned, is Not about, "Oh, I've suffered from the same symptoms before, & I think/feel/say/believe you're suffering from XXX disease". The support group is about, "Hey, you're gonna be alright. In the meantime, don't feel so down, this is what I did to keep my spirits up", that kinda thing.
FeowFeowOriginally posted by laosu: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. -
That's good. At least you haven't shied away from your problem. Let us know how you're coping.
FeowFeowOriginally posted by coffeeortea:i am undergoing consultation from professionals, that is one of the reasons why i created this thread. -
well.. i have most symptoms of bipolar disorder, except abuse of drugs.. and the mood swings, and a few moreOriginally posted by shade343:Do you suffer from Bipolar disorder? -
yup, the group meetings that i have with my psychologists include other patients that are believed to suffer the same disorder as i do.Originally posted by FeowFeow:Sorry Mouse, I should've explained more clearly.
In Australia, there are support groups for people suffering/have suffered from the same illness, & they band together to share their experiences & to give emotional support.
I've read about support groups for mothers whose children suffer from cancer. The mothers whose children have recovered are able to empathise with those whose children have just been diagnosed, or who're undergoing treatment. The strain is unbelievable. The support groups act as a bonding session & support system for the mothers. They offer solutions to problems such as childcare dilemmas for the other healthy children, how the mothers can talk to the other children on why their sibling is very sick, etc.
The purpose of the support groups I've mentioned, is Not about, "Oh, I've suffered from the same symptoms before, & I think/feel/say/believe you're suffering from XXX disease". The support group is about, "Hey, you're gonna be alright. In the meantime, don't feel so down, this is what I did to keep my spirits up", that kinda thing.
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Yup. It's different to be hearing more concrete suggestions from others who might be having the same (or close) problem(s) as you... To be truly understood and comforted...Originally posted by FeowFeow:Sorry Mouse, I should've explained more clearly.
In Australia, there are support groups for people suffering/have suffered from the same illness, & they band together to share their experiences & to give emotional support.
I've read about support groups for mothers whose children suffer from cancer. The mothers whose children have recovered are able to empathise with those whose children have just been diagnosed, or who're undergoing treatment. The strain is unbelievable. The support groups act as a bonding session & support system for the mothers. They offer solutions to problems such as childcare dilemmas for the other healthy children, how the mothers can talk to the other children on why their sibling is very sick, etc.
The purpose of the support groups I've mentioned, is Not about, "Oh, I've suffered from the same symptoms before, & I think/feel/say/believe you're suffering from XXX disease". The support group is about, "Hey, you're gonna be alright. In the meantime, don't feel so down, this is what I did to keep my spirits up", that kinda thing.
FeowFeow
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No problem!Originally posted by coffeeortea:agreed =), that was my main aim as well, my apologies, i shoulda used a better title for this thread
Though I personally have no problem with support groups in here, I still think that it would be more appropriate to hold it in a forum with more 'professional' people around.. You'll never know when members from within a support group can sometimes misleading each other? It's always better with someone who can advise and guide them along their track...? -
Hmm, I wonder if there is a shrink here..Ged?
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Originally posted by FeowFeow:Sorry Mouse, I should've explained more clearly.
In Australia, there are support groups for people suffering/have suffered from the same illness, & they band together to share their experiences & to give emotional support.
I've read about support groups for mothers whose children suffer from cancer. The mothers whose children have recovered are able to empathise with those whose children have just been diagnosed, or who're undergoing treatment. The strain is unbelievable. The support groups act as a bonding session & support system for the mothers. They offer solutions to problems such as childcare dilemmas for the other healthy children, how the mothers can talk to the other children on why their sibling is very sick, etc.
The purpose of the support groups I've mentioned, is Not about, "Oh, I've suffered from the same symptoms before, & I think/feel/say/believe you're suffering from XXX disease". The support group is about, "Hey, you're gonna be alright. In the meantime, don't feel so down, this is what I did to keep my spirits up", that kinda thing.
FeowFeow
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Insomia...depression...all so familiar...Originally posted by coffeeortea:a relative that i am living with is afraid that i am having insomnia and depression, and thus, i have been undergoing psychological consultation, and support meetings and etc, i am going for a second meeting with my psychologist tomorrow. -
According to astrology, you sound like a Cancer.Originally posted by coffeeortea:well.. i have most symptoms of bipolar disorder, except abuse of drugs.. and the mood swings, and a few more -
I swear I have NOT influenced you to think this way.Originally posted by shade343:According to astrology, you sound like a Cancer. 
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Professionals actually have much legal restrictions often...Originally posted by laurence82:Hmm, I wonder if there is a shrink here..Ged? -
I asked my shrink on my first visit.Originally posted by Devil1976:Professionals actually have much legal restrictions often...
Me: Doc, have you been to hell?
Doc: No.
Me: Doc, how long have you know me?
Doc: About 30 minutes since you step into my office?
Me: Doc, can you feel what I've been feeling?
Doc: Not really but I need you to tell me so that I can try to understand.
Me: Then Doc, how to make you understand when me myself is still trying to understand?
Doc: I think you are tired. We end this session here. Come again next week.
Me: *smile*
That's the last time I step into the office. -
im actually a libran =DOriginally posted by shade343:According to astrology, you sound like a Cancer. -
It's not likely that your doc can get much from you that session. He / she I think did quite an appropriate thing.Originally posted by laosu:I asked my shrink on my first visit.
Me: Doc, have you been to hell?
Doc: No.
Me: Doc, how long have you know me?
Doc: About 30 minutes since you step into my office?
Me: Doc, can you feel what I've been feeling?
Doc: Not really but I need you to tell me so that I can try to understand.
Me: Then Doc, how to make you understand when me myself is still trying to understand?
Doc: I think you are tired. We end this session here. Come again next week.
Me: *smile*
That's the last time I step into the office.
1st, you haven't sort out your thoughts. Either you didn't even know what is happening at all or you didn't know how to express yourself.
2nd, he / she hardly know you. There is no trust. No communication. The doc might be lucky if you're someone who likes to voice out to strangers or is in the mood for that. But what ya said didn't suggest that. It would be more appropriate to approach you subsequently as you get to know each other better, or when you're in a better or different mood.
Your questioning of "How long you know me?" to the doctor also suggest that a barrier is fenced up by you between the 2 of you.
Your questionings of "Have you been to hell?" and "Can you feel what I feel?" suggest you don't trust the doctor.
Such treatments require the doctor to make diagnosis from communications and 'suggestions'. Without that, it can be quite many wasted trips. If you truly seek help, you'll have to be patient. Just like your doctor has to be patient with you. Just like on a long course medication, you don't expect the doctor to work miracle overnight... -
i got a friend name ROYston. coffeeortea
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coffeeortea....don't need to discuss this issue....just look at yourself in the mirrior...
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the reflection will definitely help me with the discussions. thank you einsteinOriginally posted by sportsmandom:coffeeortea....don't need to discuss this issue....just look at yourself in the mirrior...