#BellLetsTalk #EndTheStigma #MentalHealth

[Ether-D]

No one says, "Cool, can I sign your cast?"

I smiled out loud at wives and car guys behaving not badly! So true. The world needs exactly that - empathy, humanity, and ethics.

I would like to buy 'most' of you guys ^^^ a beer and say hello. ..'cept I don't drink...but we can work around that...

Keep up the good work everyone, and keep your chin up! (Now I'm back into the cold garage cave to finish putting an engine in my Audi...oh boy)

That make at least two of us bro. People-who-just-usually-watch-other-people-get-drunk, Unite!!!

[LateFan]

There is no possibility of my wife believing the humanity and empathy exhibited by the car guys in this thread, so I won't tell her.

Mental illness is as real as physical illness, but the scars don't lend themselves to bragging stories.

No one says, "Cool, can I sign your cast?"

I smiled out loud at wives and car guys behaving not badly! So true. The world needs exactly that - empathy, humanity, and ethics.

I would like to buy 'most' of you guys ^^^ a beer and say hello. ..'cept I don't drink...but we can work around that...

Keep up the good work everyone, and keep your chin up! (Now I'm back into the cold garage cave to finish putting an engine in my Audi...oh boy)

[rcsoundn1]

I have an 8wk power point I use to educate families and the like. If there is interest I will share it. Again I have done this for some time, I have seen countless people on their best days and their worst. Power points are skeletons of a presentation but will provide education. If there is interest I will share the PP I created and have used, and update every year. PM me, or identify ways to share it here. I expect it not to be redistributed or used in a public form and in no way represent it as a medical document.

[SubDad]

There is no possibility of my wife believing the humanity and empathy exhibited by the car guys in this thread, so I won't tell her.

Mental illness is as real as physical illness, but the scars don't lend themselves to bragging stories.

[rcsoundn1]

I was joking. I have a masters in social work and I am state licensed in NJ and in GA as a therapist and this is the population I work with. Some other myths are what a "social worker" is. Most are not educated social workers, they just use the title and far fewer have a license. I have been in this field for 5+yrs. The myths of mental illness are deeply rooted in societies desire to perpetuate the stigma. I could go on, but if anyone has real interest I can answer some questions, or look at the DSM5 for diagnosing criteria for all mental illnesses. I am not a Dr. I don't prescribe medications, I am the person you go to so that you can talk through your issues.

[BraveUlysses]

hey I never said there were not people that do need some help, those that need it need it. Sorry burnsy that you fall into that group. Just still hold that the vast majority of people dont,

Based on your extensive knowledge of...? Nothing. You're just an opinionated loudmouth

[CorvallisBMW]

I think he was joking...

[KenC]

Every person with diabetes just ate to many krispy kreme donuts, I mean at least most of them did anyway. Most of them are just fatties, so they are their own problem.

That's not true at all.

[rcsoundn1]

Every person with diabetes just ate to many krispy kreme donuts, I mean at least most of them did anyway. Most of them are just fatties, so they are their own problem.

[CorvallisBMW]

Also, all these people with cancer and diabetes just need to buck up and handle their shit. Amirite?

That's what real 'murican men do! fuckin' A

[Ether-D]

Also, all these people with cancer and diabetes just need to buck up and handle their shit. Amirite?

[E30 Wagen]

I'm not sure how many of you have dealt with a bipolar person during a full blown manic episode or a schizophrenic person with severe acute psychosis, but it's quite the sight...

I have dealt with, or witnessed rather, both of these situations, and it's heartbreaking really. One changed my life forever; over 5 years ago when I was hospitalized there was an 18 year old girl there who was in the midst of a major manic episode. She would sleep probably an hour a day and spend the rest of the time constantly moving. Though she understood her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, she seemed totally unaware of how ridiculously energetic she was; it was impossible for her to sit still or even have a normal conversation. Since I was the only one her age there we became friends and ended up talking a lot. She confided in me about her past struggles with severe anorexia, episodes of depression along with a suicide attempt that she never told anybody about. It was really heartbreaking stuff that this girl was going through since she was a teenager, all obvious signs of mental illness that were never treated. She came from a nice, well-off family, too, which completely underlines the fact that mental illness remains as this mystifying ailment that too many people don't know how to approach until it's suddenly a major event that turns your life upside down.

mrsleeve, you really have no fucking idea what you are talking about. There is a major difference between coping with life circumstances, and dealing with a malfunctioning brain that, without medical intervention, you can do nothing to control.

[Mr. Burns]

Great show to watch is Homeland (Netflix only?).
Main character Claire Danes does a bang up job portraying someone who is bipolar that goes through manic phases.
What's worth the mention too is oftentimes a patient will undergo several years with changes in diagnosis, which often leads to changes in treatment which supposedly are literally a nightmare in itself.

There currently is a big push (at least here in Canada) to combine cbt therapies along with adaptations in mindfulness practices along with western medicines for the best effectiveness.

From the studies I've read and experienced, the medication can get you to 75%. The 25% is up to you through diligent practices and learning new ways to think cope, react and so forth.
I'm a prime example.

Now I'm not perfect, it's a lifelong journey yet as for something I would of scoffed at the idea on practicing mindfulness years ago, I can honestly say it's changed my life.

[KenC]

Dr Kenny with the knowledge!

LOL don't give me too much credit. My experience is still limited.

[CorvallisBMW]

Dr Kenny with the knowledge!