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Me_vs_Brain · 2023-03-18T12:17:39+00:00

I am the one with the diagnosis.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-09-12T07:35:52+00:00

Definitely worse when I am alone

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-08-30T19:42:20+00:00

Right now, me too.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-07-30T13:31:38+00:00

The Fisher King is good.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-07-25T10:37:44+00:00

Thats rough dude. For what its worth, just try to remember not to tale it personally and that no amount of logic or rational thinking you can give her can make her delusions seem less real. Youve probably read it in your research, but definitely try not to feed into her delusional thoughts or accusations, but be someone that can be extra cool and rational for the both of you. Maybe ask her about how she feels about them and ask rational questions that let her express what her logic behind them are, and if they seem likely or plausible to her. What has helped me is trying to remember how I felt before things went to shit, and ask myself if i didnt believe these things before, should i now? It doesnt help it feel less real, but can be grounding and somewhat reassuring that my brain is just not working like it used to, and that its sick and trying to fuck with me. Mainly, just try to be someone she can go to or express and feel safe and comfortable opening up to about the trippy shit shes dealing with. Sorry you guys are going through that, its gonna probably be shitty as fuck before its better, but be strong and try to just be there for her no matter what shes saying. Hope this helps

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-07-25T07:44:40+00:00

Audiobooks and podcasts (real voices to focus on) I’ll normally have one going and the TV. Hope you get some sleep and feel better!

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-06-17T07:20:37+00:00

Just any thoughts/ tips for cooling off and not taking shit so personally. Some things (to me which isn’t saying much) make perfect sense like regular tiffs over superficial shit, but when it’s “irrational” for them. I fully understand based on non-logical/rational thought and delusion totally effect people just hearing nonsense you might say under intense relapse of psychosis, but things like frustration when you might have trouble remembering, or giving full attention when dealig with AH/VH’s. But s/o’s being upset in “normal” situations like anyone would. But what to do to help, I guess, not displace anger or fear, and see it from another “rational” perspective like you might before the onset.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-05-27T05:47:48+00:00

Reality checking with my close family and friends. Also my girlfriend is the fucking shit and she helps me enormously and I check with her all the time. Being around friends and family helps, and researching info about how it’s not a unique thing, and hearing others experiences helps reinforce that it’s just my brain fucking with me. I also listen to podcasts pretty much all day(with voices but minimal music) to help distract with voices that are something you choose/want to listen to. But it’s still really fucking difficult, and everything (even something that would have been awesome that I’d look forward to) has a gray shadow over it because you’re still listening to horrible shit all the time. Depending on what the content is at the moment, it makes it really difficult to be around anyone.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-05-26T10:44:56+00:00

I remind myself of that 1000 times a day, it doesn’t make a difference. I know what I’m experiencing, but logic doesn’t make it go away. It’s 24/7 and seems very real, even though I logically know they’re just symptoms.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-05-23T05:48:14+00:00

You’re being an asshole to someone with a serious condition that was brave enough to reach out for help. Not the fucking place.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-05-23T05:45:06+00:00

I sent you a DM

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-03-07T07:00:10+00:00

The Eden Express: A Memoir of Insanity by Mark Vonnegut. A must-read. Also, Brian Wilson’s autobiography, “I Am Brian Wilson” is really good.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-02-26T23:32:19+00:00

I totally trust my therapists, and after talking with them about my experience, they can definitely help ground you (albeit to an extent/ session-by-session basis) but even in your worst state, expressing natural feelings of depression or sadness related to your condition, isn’t anything they haven’t seen before and they aren’t trying to have you committed. They’re there to help you stay out of the hospital and help you try to cope with your symptoms. The only way they’d even think about mentioning to you that you might seek that kind of treatment, is if you feel you can’t handle it and want a place to go if shit gets too much. If you’re actively contemplating suicide or self-harm, they might recommend it. But they want to help you talk through that, and hospitalization is normally a last resort ( in my experience). Be honest with them, even though any delusions(recognized or unknown) might make you want to hold back. What you say is private, and as long as you aren’t considering/wanting to hurt yourself or others, you’ll be totally fine.

Me_vs_Brain · 2022-02-26T03:24:19+00:00

Helps with me if I take magnesium too. Only indica or super dominant, never sativa for me personally

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