May 2013
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Anonymous asked: how is one supposed to know the difference between learned behaviors as a result of mental illness compared to inherent personality traits? i want to be genuine to myself, but i'm having difficulty understanding what is actually me and what is a result of my illness. (if you have any articles, etc. on this I would be most grateful)
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Anonymous asked: I recently started chewing and spitting my food instead of swallowing it during my fasts, does anyone know if this is harmful in anyway? Or will make me gain weight? ( ignoring under eating aspect)
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andyoudontknowhownicethatis asked: tw: anxiety Hi! I don't normally do this, but I'm doing a project on social anxiety and I'm looking to find out if a lot people with social anxiety, when they get really anxious about what someone thinks about them, push them away? Do you stop talking to them, ignore them, and/or avoid them? If your followers could message me (I have anon on) with their answers, I would be forever...
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Anonymous asked: TW: suicide I'm wondering if anon's school brought in a grief counselor? When a girl at my school killed herself we had one for a few days. It could be a good idea to talk to them?
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Anonymous asked: one of my classmates killed himself earlier this week and of course it had a huge impact on me and all but im worried about my little brother. He asked our mom if suicide was the answer, and if he could repeat what my classmate did. He's on meds and therapy. I dont know why my question really is,, im just worried, in distress and dont really know what to do
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atalantapendrag asked: To everyone wondering, yes you can get SSI/SSDI for mental illness, and it's not always an arduous battle, I was approved first time around.
jynweythekylow asked: Yes, depression and anxiety can qualify as disabilities in the US. Other than my autism, I got Medicaid mostly because of my severe depression and anxiety. You can get social security with that too which I don't have yet, but I've heard that it's a long and arduous trial that can take years, but I've been told to not give up and they submit eventually if you're persistent.
Anonymous asked: mental illnesses can be considered disabilities here in the UK depending on their severity/impact on your life. for instance you can apply for disability benefit here if your mental illness prevents you from working.
thegrimsqueaker asked: To the anon who asked about disabilities- mental health issues are definitely considered disabilities if they affect your ability to do things like work and school in America. This is somewhere under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You generally need documentation, like a letter from the psychiatrist who diagnosed/is treating you, in order to get some accommodations, though. I'm 90% sure...
choiminhomr asked: as far as i am aware, if your illness (regardless of whether it is mental or physical) is affecting your daily functioning and makes you unable to do daily tasks, it is considered a disability. in the US, section 504 plans for accommodations can be made for people with all sorts of disabilities, including anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental illnesses.
betterthandarkchocolate asked: Just putting it out there for anyone who is interested you can live on the disability support pension (DSP) in Australia if you have a mental illness. I currently receive the DSP so I am able to attend university without having to add the stress of work on top of everything. If anyone in Australia wants advice on claiming the DSP, please feel free to contact me. :)
sassydaisy asked: in the uk you can also get help from DSA (disabled students allowance) if you have a mental illness. (for anon questioning if mental illness is a disability)
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Re: Mental illnesses as disability: Yes, they are covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), thus why schools are required to provide reasonable accommodation. Workplaces would have to do the same as well. If severe enough, you could also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance.
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Anonymous asked: Are mental illnesses (depression, anxiety etc.) considered disabilities?
Anonymous asked: For (C)PTSD anon: I'm also an abuse survivor with PTSD. I space out in the middle of conversations or get distracted by other things nearby all the time. I haven't figured out how to stop it yet, but you aren't alone with this problem. Best wishes to you. x
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Anonymous asked: TW: self harm I hurt myself today. I don't SH for any really melodramatic reason like "just to FEEL something", its more of a tactile need. That, and I like the way the marks look. I like touching the injury & watching it heal. Anyway, I hurt myself using salt and ice. I've never done it before but I'm worried that I may have accidentally done something that will need...
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Anonymous asked: (1/2) Is it possible to have social anxiety but still be somewhat assertive? Like, if I'm in a public place, and I need help with finding something or I have a question, I have no problem walking up to someone who works there and asking. But I can't just ask some random stranger standing nearby. And I can ask for what I want and be firm but not agressive. I'm also terrified of...
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Anonymous asked: Guys, please stop inferring that only DSM criteria are used! In most other parts of the world they actually use the ICD, which can vary in some ways (like depression with psychosis is completely different in the 2) and so it's a bit misleading to get people looking into DSM when it's not seen as a valid tool around the rest of the world so they might go in with a false idea of...
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Anonymous asked: TW: Abuse. I have (C)PTSD, from prolonged abuse when I was 13. I didn't even start looking into PTSD until seven years after it happened, and now it has been eight years and essentially the only treatment I have received is self-help. I am having difficulty finding the right therapist, but I am looking. Anyways, I wanted to ask if anyone else had this same problem as me, or if the MIM mods...
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briepittz asked: To the Anon suffering from the recent tornado devastation: Im also from Oklahoma and i know how that feels. If you want to talk or vent just message me:) Im here to help anytime
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Anonymous asked: sorry to send another ask, but i was just wondering - so do you think if you make yourself vomit a lot after eating normal amounts, but don't binge, or rarely binge, that wouldn't be classed as bulimia? just curious.
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Anonymous asked: I need and advice please, I am insecure and I tend to procrastinate too much and some times I feel myself a little bit low and also I have problems with my self-esteem. Thanks for the answers :) Do you know how can I express my feelings trough the art?
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Anonymous asked: (1 of 2) I'm from Oklahoma, and as you've probably heard, there's been a horrible amount of destruction. I have depression and PTSD, and I've been struggling a lot feeling like nothing is real. All that's gone on here has made those feelings a lot worse. Though my friends, family and neighbors were all affected by this awful event, I can't seem to feel any kind of...
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Anonymous asked: do you have to be underweight to be diagnosed with bulimia? what are the main factors that are used when diagnosing it?
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Anonymous asked: Is there an advice animal for addiction?
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Anonymous asked: TW rape abuse ... I have Stockholm syndrome and IDk what to do really because it is causing problems.. I am going out and getting myself into bad situations and purposely finding people to do things wrong to me, and getting myself into trouble. Seriously came back with a black eye the other day. Like I will do anything to get a guy to hit me or rape me.. I feel retarded being this way.
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Anonymous asked: Can I ask if megalomania is an actual (or a symptom of) mental illness? My fantasies are becoming delusions, and thankfully, I've come to recognize this, and I need to do something about it - I could potentially become violent. Thanks.
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Anonymous asked: I'm the Ontario anon. Thanks! Like I said, I've looked at a couple of directories before, and according to the CMHA and Ministry of Health, there isn't much in Lambton County. The best-looking services appear to be in London, Windsor, etc. I'm sure my CYW will help me transition to some adult service, and I have about a year left as a legal child. About on-campus services:...
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positivelypersistentteach asked: Pillow spray! That's great for such a box. Bath and Body Works makes 2 or 3 of them for $10 each!
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joyfulcrow asked: For the Ontario anon - if you're going to college/university, look into the mental health treatments your school provides (mine had both counselling and psychiatry). And definitely ask the person you're currently seeing; when the school year ended, my counselor provided me with a whole list of recommendations! :)
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Anonymous asked: I read somewhere that if you're having a bad mental health day to distract the mind by occupying the 5 senses but I can't really remember where I heard that. Do you have any input on if its a good way to help?
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redsrecovered asked: For the 17 year old Ontario Anon: Try looking in your local phone book or even a general government number for any health services. You could even try talking to someone perhaps at your library to see if they know of anywhere or could help you find contact information? Or maybe a school councillor or local social worker? Even the person you see now should be able to point you in the right...
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Anonymous asked: so...i think i might have BPD. i know you get this one a lot, but i'm really stuck and don't know what to do. most of the symptoms sound exactly like me, to the point where i started crying reading about it. the problem is, i'm home for the summer and my parents just tell me i need to "learn to control it" or "just get over it." what should i do until i go back...
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Anonymous asked: I am seventeen and live in southwestern Ontario. I currently see somebody through the dual diagnosis program of Child and Youth Services. When I turn eighteen next year, I will be a legal adult. Would any MIM followers here know of any mental health services for adults in Lambton County? I've already looked online at CMHA and Ministry of Health directories, and didn't find much.
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Anonymous asked: I didn't believe the first doctor who diagnosed me as bipolar, so i went to another one a few months later (during which time i went from just abusing alcohol to being an alcoholic)... the second psychiatrist then used the fact that i am 18 and an alcoholic as proof that i have severe bipolar and then prescribed Lithium...i still don't think i'm bipolar and i'm confused as to...
wisesoul asked: I would also like to add that as soon as I got out of the hospital, I was given a complete physical look-over to make sure I hadn't done any damage, and I came out clear.
wisesoul asked: Hi, I'm responding to the post on Od? A little more than a year ago I was hospitalized because I chugged a bottle of aspirin. Even now, I can say that I have a complete aversion to anything having to do with pain/headache medication. Even just seeing the bottles makes me panic. Its almost as if I am trying to distance myself as much as possible from anything that can even slightly feel the...
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Anonymous asked: I have a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and last night my paranoia got so bad that for me to sleep, I had to actually use my dresser to barricade myself in my room.
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Anonymous asked: Sometimes I slide into depression (I think I have a mood disorder but i wont find out until the next few days). Anyway. Im slidinf into a depressive mood and idk what to do because im going to a huge grad party tomorrow and im supposed to be happy. I already have memories of big events that were marred by being in a depressive mood and I dnt want this to be one of them. What do I do?
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tikkunayre asked: To the shopping Anon: I used to do this. My parents had to bail me out of over $5k in credit card debt. I'm still paying it off. I took a jewelry making class at a local bead store. I'd use those urges to buy a small amount of jewelry making supplies to make into earrings, bracelets, etc. Then I opened a shop on Etsy. Now it's not compulsive shopping, you have a small business....
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Anonymous asked: my best friend of nine years attempted suicide two months ago, and as i reached out to help her, she pushed me away. she said sorry and said we could work on rebuilding our friendship again, and then proceeded to block me out entirely. i don't know what to do. she was my best friend. and now she's a stranger who decided im not good enough for her.
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forgothowtowrite asked: Shopping discussion: There's a theory as well that we are so mentally exhausted by larger decisions that there is a psychological relief in purchasing something without the large internal debate, relieving the decision and also making you happy because you have something new and exciting. They think it's one of the reasons chocolate bars by cashiers sell so well, and why people buy more...
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zombielustbloodlace asked: @shopping anon: Ugh! Me too! In fact i was just shopping online and I'm going to make myself get off the computer and go for a walk. But before that, I wanted to say: one thing that seems to help me is while considering the item, telling myself 'if I really want this, I will wait 3 days and if I still want it I'll buy it then.' To be honest, I'd say I don't even...
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Anonymous asked: Anon: My mom has the same problem, so don't feel like you're alone! What you have that she doesn't is an understanding that the habit can be damaging to one's wallet and finances. I have inherited some of this myself, but probably not to the extend you or Lil have. For me, I curve my desire to buy-buy-buy by keeping an online-wish list. Saving items makes me feel like I'm...
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Anonymous asked: Hello you guys! I suffer from depression but recently I've noticed a new problem. I'm at a bad place at the moment where everything feels hopeless, and the only thing that makes me feel better is shopping. I've been spending a LOT of money these past few weeks even though I don't have a job and I shouldn't spend so much and I feel very guilty. But I can't seem to...
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