Pmann wants to talk mental health

Everybody's talkin' at me
I don't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echoes of my mind
 
These struggles feel so hard and lonely a lot of the time, I know. But the truth is is that no one, and I mean not a single person out there, is alone with their mental health struggles.

I had a friend who attempted once and I was so lucky that I was there to talk her down. Later on she attempted again and I wasn't there, sadly.

You gotta let the people in your life know that you care about them. Because one day they may not be there.

All my best to you, sir ❤️
 
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These struggles feel so hard and lonely a lot of the time, I know. But the truth is is that no one, and I mean not a single person out there, is alone with their mental health struggles.

I had a friend who attempted once and I was so lucky that I was there to talk her down. Later on she attempted again and I wasn't there, sadly.

You gotta let the people in your life know that you care about them. Because one day they may not be there.

All my best to you, sir ❤️
You’re a great human. Gimme a hug. 💋
 
Wow you all are great. For some of us the negative thoughts are tough (we that have ADHD and other maladies), but @Lord Pmann and @MedicalMuse you both said it best everything is up to us and yeah insurance companies at this point are a necessity maybe this will change to the better. It’s good to know there are good thoughtful people who also have the ability to critical think.
 
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I love seeing threads like this, especially when the majority of the comments are positive. I’m so happy that my children will not experience the same stigma that I did. Talking is so freeing and finding people who share your pain is bonding. It makes me sad that one of the first friends I made here has disappeared. I know he has massive struggles and talked it through with a few people on here. People who he really valued and was helped by. I’d like to think that his life unexpectedly got better and he has no need to lit anymore.

Thank you to you awesome people for being the fabulous munchkins you are. 😘😘😘
 
One reason for me to talk openly about my depression is exactly to reduce stigma. I known not everyone is in position where they can or not want to do it, so I do it for them.

(Another reason is me just being open in general.)
Depression and anxiety go hand in hand while also presenting in varied stages. Open discussion is good but it's all about the time, place, and listener(s). There can easily be too much of too much in the whole talk about-it process so picking up on cues is a very real thing. Good for you on doing your thing.
There seems to be less stigma about many topics around here, tbh. I would hazard a guess that people expressing their sexuality are in a more open/less repressed mindset.

I've noticed it's also a lot more accepted to talk about disabilities here. Anywhere else, if I try to talk about it, I get either invalidated, accused of making it up, told nobody wants to hear about it, or other people with disabilities have told me I'm "disabled" and tried telling me how I should feel about my own experience (it's a sadly widespread belief among the community that all people with disabilities should become their disability and constantly ask for pity because that's the most we can ever hope for). Americans like to tell me how privileged I am to have "free" healthcare, but won't listen to the facts on how we don't have enough doctors here.

In most places, I can't mention my disability without getting more unwanted, negative attention than a nude has ever garnered. It's like mentioning disabilities is more shocking and "inappropriate" than nudes these days.

Sometimes I just want to talk about the stuff I'm dealing with, without being told I'm wrong or lying or how to feel. It's incredibly hard to find a space where that is possible. Around here, people seem to take what I say more at face value, which goes a long way.
From a personal observation only, I think some people don't want to hear about disabilities unless they're of a motivational nature. Myself, I believe that disabilities are just a part of life and I admire the people I know who refuse to let them hinder living their lives or allow anyone to express pity or condolence. From what I see you're handling your life in a very real and self-expressive manner. Kudos.
 
True story time. I asked a counselor if I was insane. She laughed...then immediately apologized. She said Dribble..."insane people don't ask if they are insane". So I asked, "Can I get better?" She said "Of course". And I have.
People who can get better apparently do ask. ;) ;)

:kiss:
 
Some people are creepily obsessed with motivation porn. They want to slap a label on it, and oh wow, how inspirational that someone is going about living their life, because they're "disabled". We're still people with lives and identities complex beyond the disabilities.

I think having people with disabilities as part of society is a good thing. We have to learn to adapt, and if humans want to stick around, adaptation to a changing environment is key. Lots of accessibility features benefit everyone, too. I think it's really shortsighted for people to discount people with disabilities as much as they do.
Well, I've never watched or for that matter heard of motivational porn. The only motivational side of the matter I've ever considered has always been how individuals overcome or end up reaching new goals they hadn't considered before.
 
Total obliteration of all traces of humans.

As if the species never existed.
That will happen one day. Not in our lifetime but at some point in the future. Obviously all of the non-biodegradable man made shit will still be around
 
Depression and anxiety go hand in hand while also presenting in varied stages. Open discussion is good but it's all about the time, place, and listener(s). There can easily be too much of too much in the whole talk about-it process so picking up on cues is a very real thing. Good for you on doing your thing.
Too many are afraid of even mentioning their depression, even thought 30% experience it at some point.

I'm not so stupid I'd fill the discussion with it, unless someone keeps going on about it. It's mostly about acknowledging it. But if someone repeatedly says something totally wrong about depression... Well they better don't come complaining if I serve a dose of reality then.

From a personal observation only, I think some people don't want to hear about disabilities unless they're of a motivational nature. Myself, I believe that disabilities are just a part of life and I admire the people I know who refuse to let them hinder living their lives or allow anyone to express pity or condolence. From what I see you're handling your life in a very real and self-expressive manner. Kudos.
Far took many seem to think disabled persons are only ok to be seen if they do at a least as well or preferably even better than abled people, while actually filling the role of the motivational porn.
 
I've mentioned before here that I have BPD and bipolar 2... Both can be horrible alone, bit it's rough having both..
I will say for anyone interested, medications and therapy DO work.
I don't know if there's a such thing as mental illness remission... But I'm kinda going through it lately.
It's been months since I've had depression or BPD episodes...
I wish I could say it's been years, but I just got my antipsychotic increased last summer, which made a world of difference.
I also decreased my stress last year by eliminating toxic people from my life.
 
False perception,
Deep deception
Led to my insanity.
Dreams eternal,
Life infernal.
Madness is my destiny.
 
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