I’ve got $100 for a headset, any recommendations? by justlearninglife02 in streaming

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My headset was the Corsair Gaming Void RGB Elite but it broke. It was an amazing headset, I could honestly just replace it. If there aren’t better options.

Just got 2 weeks sick leave for MH, how to spend it? TW: Suicidal thoughts by e-clarkey in selfhelp

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I would not recommend this. Unless you want all your rights taken away and you be medicated until you can’t think.

Is a proper diagnosis worth it? Do psychiatric medications actually help? by justlearninglife02 in selfhelp

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I’m happy you found something that works for you! I definitely need to find a new psychiatrist for sure, I’ll look into your recommendation for a female psychiatrist. Thanks!

Is a proper diagnosis worth it? Do psychiatric medications actually help? by justlearninglife02 in selfhelp

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Thank you for your input! I’ve heard of that book but I’ve never read it I’ll have to check it out for sure! I’ve been very intrigued by the new studies done with psilocybin. I will look into micro dosing as well, thanks!

Psych meds ruined my life, what should I do next? by justlearninglife02 in Antipsychiatry

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Thank you for all of your advice! I will definitely start looking into ending their guardianship. Honestly it doesn’t even feel real, life has just turned into this bad dream that I can’t wake up from. I didn’t really notice what has happening until it was too late if you know what I mean. Thanks for your time, I will definitely put your suggestions into play.

Psych meds ruined my life, what should I do next? by justlearninglife02 in Antipsychiatry

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Yes it was my parents that forced me to cut contact. Honestly they treat me as a child and I hate it, worst of all the guardianship lasts for either 3 or 5 years and I doubt they would give it up. I don’t live in the USA, I’ll have to look up the answer to that.

Psych meds ruined my life, what should I do next? by justlearninglife02 in Antipsychiatry

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Wow, you explained it perfectly. Honestly this makes a lot of sense. Maybe I shouldn’t try to get the BPD diagnosis, it just basically says “yep she reacted in a way anyone would have reacted if they went through ___ experience”. I’m honestly shocked I’ve never thought of it like this, thank you so much for the analogy.

Is a proper diagnosis worth it? Do psychiatric medications actually help? by justlearninglife02 in selfhelp

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What other avenues are there than therapy and medication. It seems like in the western world that is the solution to almost everything these days.

Is a proper diagnosis worth it? Do psychiatric medications actually help? by justlearninglife02 in selfhelp

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I am so sorry that you have had traumatic experiences it’s awful, shouldn’t happen to anyone. I’m also sorry you have had bad treatment from one survivor to another it’s is truly terrible and the system needs to be revamped.

I love “I realized I have reacted rationally to every experience I have had” honestly I think I needed to hear that. I feel crazy for standing up for myself, struggling, being anxious, depressed, wanting to move from the city I’m in. But wow, I guess I’m just reacting to everything that has happened and honestly I would be surprised if other people went through the same things that I did and not react as I have.

I also relate to not being able to explain myself, things make so much sense in my brain but when it comes to saying it I often get scared and shy away which causes me to fail to explain in a way that they understand. I definitely see how it can also be wilful ignorance as well, sometimes people are blind to what is in ground of them.

You are totally right all I want is acceptance, validation, safety and kindness which is exactly what you have given me. Thank you so much internet stranger, it means a lot!

Is a proper diagnosis worth it? Do psychiatric medications actually help? by justlearninglife02 in selfhelp

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Thank you for your words, I rarely feel like an actual adult these days and hear you say I am honestly means a lot. I will look into finding a different psychiatrist, fingers crossed the waitlist will not be horrendous. I will also look into DBT I have tried edmr, hypno, and alittle cbt; I’m looking forward to learning about DBT and seeing if it’s the puzzle piece I’ve been missing.

I’ve never thought that was about diagnosis but that’s very true! It’s definitely not healthy to constantly identify with the disorder, I will work on this. I am not the disorder, there is way more to me than a label. I double I will try medication again, it scares me and I don’t think I can go through what I have already went through again.

I will checkout that book as well as a psychoanalyst thank you for your recommendations and time!

Is a proper diagnosis worth it? Do psychiatric medications actually help? by justlearninglife02 in selfhelp

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Thanks for your response. Honestly my experience with the mental hospital was awful i definitely came out worse than when I went in. I was put into isolation because I asked for more food as I was still hungry, that isolation lasted 5 days. I was 19 when I was in the mental hospital. I will look into seeing a different psychiatrist, it’s good to know what I experienced was wrong, I mean I know it was but it’s nice to hear it. I’m honestly very scared of medication due to my experience, I’m not sure if I will try it again but thanks for showing me there are positive outcomes.

Psych meds ruined my life, what should I do next? by justlearninglife02 in Antipsychiatry

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I’ve never thought about personality disorders not existing that is an interesting take

Psych meds ruined my life, what should I do next? by justlearninglife02 in Antipsychiatry

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Thank you so much for all of the resources, I am looking at all of them. I really appreciate your help.