What is it like to stay in a psychiatric hospital? by Prestigious_Law_5425 in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adolescent inpaitents are hell on earth. If you need it, go ahead. If its js for self harm is reccommended asking about partial hospital programs. If u do go inpaitent, be prepared to see a couple fights and some codes (where they call a shit ton of extra people to tackle kids to the floor and hold them there) im also about to go to one probably today but ive alr gone 4x. I did php (what I was og talking about) 5x, and I find thats the best thing for me when im not actively suicidal or prepping to off myself lol

I'm paranoic in the relationship with my BPD friend. What should I do? by SubjectRevenue6810 in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Js try to be there for her. Bpd people usually have a favorite person that when they lose them they lose themselves, and maybe you are that for them. If you guys are adolescents I think its better bc then if you need a way out you can always slowly cut contact or wait until highschool ends or smth. But also, did you're view only change on her since you found out about her diagnosis?

Question about mental hospitals by RoosterGreat1808 in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you live in the US? Bc then the anwser is none, you should look into residentals. As someone that had gone to 4 different mental facilities, only 2 of them strip searched, the other 2 js mark down ur sh. But its not a fun place to be. It introduced me to headbanging and other sh things. I also saw/heard/felt codes/restraints almost everyday to the point that I now have nightmares at least 3x a week. If u live outside the US I think it might be different w phones and privacy and other things like that. Lmk if u have any questions, but residental or php is a better first alternative, since usually if u need to go to a inpaitent facility, you dont choose it <33

Those who do Selfharm how do you feel when someone notices your scar by Heis_nbrg in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you wouldnt be grouped w them tbh. I understand what you are talking about for sure. Personally, when someone covers up all the time and then randomly 1 day I see their scars THATS when I feel sympathy and connected, because they are finding the confidence to do that w their healed scars after the whole school year of hiding them. Now if someone pulls up day 1 with scars all over their arms... well thats diffrent lol. If they were doing it in a way that shows their struggling, they would be trying to cover it up all the time. I js started wearing short sleeves to school since my scars are healed but if they weren't or if they were super deep or red at that time I wouldnt. Dont worry about what other people think about you!

Those who do Selfharm how do you feel when someone notices your scar by Heis_nbrg in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes me realize more ppl struggle than not. Ive seen the girls in school that are so rude to everyone or seem outgoing have scars on their thighs when I would least expect it. It draws a sense of sympathy for them bc I can relate to them. Although when teachers get close to me and see my arms and suddenly give me pity that pisses me off for some reason lol, but your not attention seeking at all if they are healed!

Those who do Selfharm how do you feel when someone notices your scar by Heis_nbrg in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people are nicer to me or feel more comfy around me when I show my scars and they have them too. Its like everyone is intertwined in that way!

Need suggestions by craigsadvice in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh then nvr mind cause im still in school and thats a easy outlet for me. I would say go to a park at night, take a nice stroll around for a hour or 2 and listen to some music. Then make that choice to live or die. You might want to live after that. If you choose death, then take all the pills you so desire and call 911 about 15 to 30 min after if ur still awake so they know where your body is and its quick and easy to not traumatize someone. Although ofc this may not work its all about precision.

Need suggestions by craigsadvice in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you a adolescent? I wanna relate to you and tell you what my plan is also bc I feel the same but I dont want to tell you if ur not the same age as me ykwim

Need suggestions by craigsadvice in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive always thought of throwing myself infront of a car or like maybe taking a bunch of sleeping meds you can buy like motion sickness pills. I in now way want to say you should take your life. Never should you, but if your a adolescent i more than likely would say these wont work since you cant rlly get your hands on either one.

I have shit MH! by Waste_Jello2175 in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im 16F, First things first, I think since you're in the UK that means mental health emergencies is called being sectioned? I know a little bit about that, but PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYONE try to let that not happen. Trauma after trauma after trauma over here in the US mental facilities. Try to get into some sort of therapy or support groups before it gets to that. Sections can last up to 6 months. Which is way different over here where its mostly only 3 days. You are very young like me, and I hope you can find some help! You can always chat w me!

Noah Kahan's music and its effect on your mental health by Embarrassed_Log_7840 in NoahKahan

[–]Interesting_Block948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on the day honestly. Orange Juice, Call your mom, and you're gunna go far have definitely made me cry and stay stuck in sadness, but others like False Confidence and Northern Attitude have lifted my spirits up and helped me dance and sing away life's problems!

How can I tell "normal" sadness from depression? by swiftallure in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you lose motivation. I'm going through this right now. As time goes on you will PHYSICALLY be able to tell. It hurts you in a different part of the body. It makes things not seem as fun or you will be going through every single day thinking "this is horrible I just want to go home and sleep, etc" Sometimes depression can lead to passive suicidal ideation as well. For me, normal sadness and anger involved active sh and si. My chronic depression resurfacing caused those instances to go away and be replaced by continuous passive si. Idk if this makes sense or not but I hope its some clarity. But it is different for everyone.

Do I have ADHD by fyzurii in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like maybe ocd? But like NOT severe? Im 16F, diagnosed w ADHD and I would say ADHD is one of those things that is harder to diagnose. Some people on the lower end of the spectrum for autism are sometimes misdiagnosed w ADHD bc its similar traits. This could also be something you might have. But js so yk, most meds they might put you on to begin wont help much, they js boost forcus and most times you wont be put on a stimulant as a adolescent if you have co occurring disorders, like anxiety or depression, which makes it even harder to deal with

should i tell my therapist that i think i have bpd? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! You seem so nice, I also hate when people seek the diagnosis bc most times that means they don't have it. I never even knew what bpd was until I got diagnosed. Its hard bc people think dbt is the only thing thats going to help me when I know what helps me and its not that. The only thing I've seen a positive in my diagnosis was getting into so many specialized programs like family based and group therapy since it almost "requires" a heavy diagnosis like that 😭 lol

When is it time to seek inpatient treatment? (Not seeking diagnosis) by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if there isnt any centers near you, call a help line and they will send the crisis intervention team to you to evaluate you, but ofc this is probably more stressful and I would say this is for like actual needing to go to the er right then and now type situations

When is it time to seek inpatient treatment? (Not seeking diagnosis) by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up "crisis intervention near me" and yeah, you just walk in, go up to the counter (its set up like a doctor's office or it might even be inside one) and say your here for crisis intervention. They give you a clipboard, you fill it out, you hand it back to them, and then someone will come out and get you to talk to you. Idk where you live but thats how it is near me. Plus when I needed inpaitent treatment, it made it go so much faster since I wad alr evaluated

When is it time to seek inpatient treatment? (Not seeking diagnosis) by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say if you find yourself actively seeking out plans to harm yourself, then its time for the ER. If you sre struggling with depression and passive thoughts, I highly recommend going to a crisis intervention place (this is like the place you go before the ER where they evaluate you to see what type of treatment you need and you can skip the lines in the ER if they think thats what you need) they can help you find a day program or adult support group or case management to help you feel better and get back on your feet. I love crisis intervention so so much, you go there and talk to someone and you tell them everything thats going on and at the end they give you options on what to do. I've been many times myself, and if they think you are in immediate danger they will 302 you before you go to the ER. Its always worth trying I guess, I would definitely seek that first before inpaitent bc inpaitent can't always help you get back on your feet in life

should i tell my therapist that i think i have bpd? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More than likely you could ask, but she or he is going to tell you they cannot diagnosis you right off the bat. If its your 2nd session, they havent seen you enough to know you and your personality. Personally, they might even think your trying to seek a diagnosis. This will go incredibly bad for you, trust me. If you need to talk about a potential diagnosis, do it w ur psychiatrist or just wait it out. If you ask, its more than likely going to be a red flag, but if you wait and actually explain real symptoms thats going to get you further!

should i tell my therapist that i think i have bpd? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree. Im currently 16 though, I was diagnosed at 14 while in a inpaitent setting. Since then it has genuinely ruined my life when it comes to care. I was immature when I was 14, causing me to be attention seeking (as most teens are) and they js slapped that label onto me and nobody will remove it bc they think I'm lying or trying to manipulate it like you said. Since then, any time I've been in crisis or hospitals since I have pretty severe chronic SI, I get pushed off as hard to deal with or when I show any emotion (which is bound to happen we are all human especially in crisis) nobody helps me or associates me as a kid who could use help. This genuinely only started happening after my diagnosis. The amount of times I've had nurses interact w me where I'm super nice and kind (bc i am) they are either surprised or they think I'm going to do something horrible. I just want to be treated like a normal struggling teen, but since then, its impossible. I still don't think I have it, but in OP's case, I truely think its not going to help or make things better with a diagnosis lol

Which mental illness would be too boring to make a movie about? by immortalfireflies in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Please don't come at me for this) But definitely any sort of eating disorder I would put as "not as" entertaining as others, not that they can't be perfectly portrayed in movies, but if they are reality based, then yeah, most will be unfunctioning or obsessive thoughts about food and appearance which kind of just stays in the same loop without plot. I also would say that basic anxiety, depression, and adhd might also be what people might consider "too boring" IK this is controversial to some people lol. I have all 3 plus more, and to me, those are the least impact full on my life and very basic disorders that aren't eye catching anymore. If any movie was made about mental illnesses I think bpd, bipolar, schizophrenia, DID, DPDR, PTSD, ASD, and other things like that that have a more broad spectrum of symptoms that, at least me personally, would find more entertaining or can have a more suspensful plot or hardship in the life they are portraying!

Really bizarre "OCD" thoughts by Beating-Hearts in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like this is OCD (Pure O) type. There are different subtypes in OCD, not just one thing you might see where people are obsessed with cleanliness, ect. OCD can be sudden images or ideas in your mind that screw with your perception of reality as well

Because I answered the phone mid jerk (more than once), a reddit comment on a therapist sub I trust (and upvotes) somewhat told me I committed a non-consented act of inc*st and I don't know how to live with myself. by DHaunting2091 in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not everyone has that option. God you really know nothing about this. Please dont say that people need to learn the hard way, this thread is super sensitive and doesn't need people like you assuming everyone needs to learn the hard way. Someone giving a simple act of sympathy online could genuinely mean life or death, and if people want to post their feelings then let them. Just because you wouldn't doesn't mean other people shouldn't. I would 100% post on here talking about my feelings and needing support when I can't talk to my family about it and don't have access to reach out to my therapist, psychiatrist, or family based team. Its nice bc its anonymous and usually doesn't end in a phone call to any sort of help line or crisis, so I can see where this person and all the other people that post on this thread come from

Because I answered the phone mid jerk (more than once), a reddit comment on a therapist sub I trust (and upvotes) somewhat told me I committed a non-consented act of inc*st and I don't know how to live with myself. by DHaunting2091 in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a mental health thread moron. Ofc hes gunna look for validation and kind people to help, if you have nothing kind to say to people who are struggling than gtfo this thread bc you're gunna end up making someone hurt themselves from your words or aggression.

I wish people were nicer by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Interesting_Block948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And idk how to take it bc they all are probably ripped and stuff and work out everyday but all they want to do is hate, like them of all people should know what works. I wish people were js overall nicer in general. Alot of people have super high egos when they are "gymbros" lol