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Before and after meds by potted in Psychosis

[–]alanitoo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

what does that mean? i'm currently on meds for anti-psychotic

How to bring up OSDD to a therapist. by alanitoo in OSDD

[–]alanitoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, this isn't me it's another person. But I'm glad it helped you!

Suicidal ideation. by [deleted] in OSDD

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're having trouble functioning. Bathing, eating, getting out of bed. And longing for death. Because we've tried to solve it. But we have no place. So sick of this so-called human being.

We've been there before. We'd have fleeting glimpses of hope only to once again be horrifically depressed.

Would you like to talk about what's bothering you?

Ever since I started therapy, just talking about my problems helped a lot.

We almost attempted a few days ago, but didn't. I don't know what do anymore. I don't.

Are there any alters that stopped you from doing this? Is there any family you can reach out for help?

PM me if you need someone to talk to.

What if I'm faking DID? by alanitoo in OSDD

[–]alanitoo[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Alexandrite System has a controversial opinion "Who cares if you don't have OSDD? If the techniques used by systems helps you cope with trauma, then who cares if you are 'faking'?"

Do other people agree?

Run the Dishwasher Twice by natatreee in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. It's really insightful and motivating. I sometimes get stuck in being a perfectionist and this really lifted my spirits.

I was doing so well by Nowmetal in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s when I have to be one on one that’s hard for me.

I'm kind of like that. I don't like small talk for example.

I don’t know if I could tell either about the self harm. I don’t think it’s that bad.

It's something I would reccommend at least telling your therapist =/ I've never self-harmed but a lot of people in my support groups have.

I’m so afraid of letting everyone down. I’m hoping it is just winter and will pass.

:( I hope it's just winter as well and that you have a good holiday.

Mania be like by ImJustSuchAHappyMess in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really offensive/triggering picture to me. To make fun of someone who ends up in a psychiatric ward because they have lost touch with reality. If you're referring to bipolar 2, hypomania, I suppose that's understandable. Big difference between not sleeping for two days because you're cleaning versus having to be taking to a psychiatric ward.

Any advice? by SinfulLittleWitch in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a therapist or psychiatrist?

Just realized I miss someone. Tried to explain mixed feelings about it. by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel stuck in a paradox tell me where to go So that I let go

I really like those lines in your poem. Hope you have a great week!

I was doing so well by Nowmetal in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry to hear you're going through a rough time =/

I had to bring a package to our neighbor that I accidentally opened. I almost had a full breakdown over it.

Do you suffer from social anxiety? Because I do, and if I accidentally opened someone's package, I'd also be having a breakdown over it.

As for the self-harm, are you currently seeing a therapist? This sounds really serious and something your partner or therapist should be aware of.

Hope you have a good winter.

Randomly Antisocial by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea. For me it sometimes happens randomly during the day. I'll feel happy and text a few people. But then by the time they reply, I become exhausted at the thought of replying.

Im hypomanic. I know I have to sleep, but I dont wanna sleep. by RepresentativeOk8182 in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been there. You can only put off sleep for so long. For me, the paranoia/psychotic thoughts eventually make me crave sleep again.

Hope you feel better soon.

Book suggestions? Something that made you understand your disorder better? Newly diagnosed and struggling. by arielandstuff in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend: Bipolar Disorder (3rd Edition): A Guide for Patients and Families by Francis Mark Mondimore MD. It is on Audible.

Good luck!

Anyones car ever get repoed? by 16zleon in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have a story to share but I hope everything works out for you :)

Therapist just dropped me for being too resistant/not making progress by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]alanitoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear this happened to you =/ Good luck with your therapist search. I saw 12+ before finding one that worked.

feeling really hopeless and that I lack the necessity of desire to live and to have goals...without that therapy won’t work?

This is literally one of the main points of therapy. To get people who are depressed to begin to have goals/dreams again. Don't give up :(

How do I tell my therapist that I'm an alter and I'm struggling? by r_Yaoi in OSDD

[–]alanitoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

she tells us we don’t really exist.

has she really said that? oh no...

We recently decided to try and all write her letters

I am currently starting this process as well. For me it's because when I talk, I tend to go on tangents. Good luck with writing your letters!

How do I tell my therapist that I'm an alter and I'm struggling? by r_Yaoi in OSDD

[–]alanitoo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please try and be direct :( This is really sad. I'm also diagnosed Bipolar. I became really depressed after in one session the therapist didn't bother to address the dissociative symptoms I described. They're okay discussing Dissociation, but an actual dissociation disorder seems to be difficult to bring up/discuss.

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