Let's Talk (Mental Health Disorder Thread)

[Hodor]

"I can't concentrate like a normal person, I need adderall"

"I get more anxious than a normal person, I need Xanax"

If this is how you think, you need to stop comparing yourself to other people. Way to many people think like this, and social media only makes it worse. Accept yourself for who you are, or take the drugs if you want to change who you are, thats really your decision.

The two examples above are just like:

"I'm not as outgoing as a normal person, I need alcohol"

I agree somewhat. The line between somebody who needs medication and somebody who doesn't is very grey and unfortunately our health care system pushes drugs on those who could find more 'natural' remedies.

That being said, I have good friends who really do need add medication to get by and one friend who's life was saved by antidepressants. Those who have a serious chemical imbalance need medication and there is nothing wrong with that. If you were born with a physical disability you would use a wheelchair or something else in order to function in our society.Its really not much different with mental differences. Everyone wants the same thing. To belong, succeed, and be happy and medications accomplish that for those who need them.

 

[Hodor]

"I can't concentrate like a normal person, I need adderall"

"I get more anxious than a normal person, I need Xanax"

If this is how you think, you need to stop comparing yourself to other people. Way to many people think like this, and social media only makes it worse. Accept yourself for who you are, or take the drugs if you want to change who you are, thats really your decision.

The two examples above are just like:

"I'm not as outgoing as a normal person, I need alcohol"

I agree somewhat. The line between somebody who needs medication and somebody who doesn't is very grey and unfortunately our health care system pushes drugs on those who could find more 'natural' remedies.

That being said, I have good friends who really do need add medication to get by and one friend who's life was saved by antidepressants. Those who have a serious chemical imbalance need medication and there is nothing wrong with that. If you were born with a physical disability you would use a wheelchair or something else in order to function in our society.Its really not much different with mental differences. Everyone wants the same thing. To belong, succeed, and be happy and medications accomplish that for those who need them.

 

[OP_has_Aids]

this is exactly how I feel. I am constantly wondering if there's something wrong with me, it sucks

Exactly. It does suck. Like, a lot of times I'm constantly wondering if there is something wrong with me. Also, I'm constantly trying to find things to critique in this world that we live in this day and age.

 

[OP_has_Aids]

That is definitely normal man, don't sweat it.

A lot of times I'm worried that I could have depression or anxiety or something. And I'm not trying to make anyone feel sorry, it's just how I feel.

 

[OP_has_Aids]

That is definitely normal man, don't sweat it.

A lot of times I'm worried that I could have depression or anxiety or something. And I'm not trying to make anyone feel sorry, it's just how I feel.

 

[OP_has_Aids]

I have hypotrophic cardiomyopathy too, so I think that contributes to how I feel. If you don't know what it is, look it up lol

 

[-benedetto]

A lot of times I'm worried that I could have depression or anxiety or something. And I'm not trying to make anyone feel sorry, it's just how I feel.

I go through the same spouts of those feelings as well. A lot less now that I'm in my mid 20's. It seemed more prevalent in my younger years. Part of it is learning self awareness and realizing when and why these feelings are occurring. It doesn't matter how you learn about yourself but I learned a lot from listening to certain podcast like the Joe Rogan Experience especially with guest like Duncan Trussell who also has in own podcast. Anyway, when you realize these types of feelings are occurring and your aware of them, there are ways to get past them like breathing and other little tricks. There are also ways to help be aware and help prevent the feelings or minimize them. Once I realized I wasn't the only one with anxiety or depressed feelings, that helped a lot as well. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle help as well.

I was terrible at explaining what I wanted but to sum it up, I believe the feelings are normal and opening your mind to work through the feelings can really help without the medication and being a zombie. I heard someone explain it like when water is flowing in a river and there is a rock, the water just flows by. The river is not the rock. The water just flows on by. Same with obstacles in life. When feelings of anxiety occur, breath, think about the situation and flow past. You are not your past. You are your future.

Some might call this hippy bullshit but it helps me. Plenty of material out there that can help. And you can still be yourself.

 

[-MK-]

Anyone ever dealt with depersonalization? I used to have it, it's insanely hard to explain, and doesn't seem like something that would happen on different levels, but not understandable unless experienced. It can be fucking scary at times

 

[Mingg]

The amount of ignorance in this thread is so bad. I'm so sorry for those with any kind of mental illness who have read this. This is just really bad. I just wanna say that if anyone wants to PM me and talk about whatever to feel free to do so.

 

[crotchvent]

The money generated from the medication sales is unreal though- Of course doctors will prescribe that shit whenever they feel like it. From my experiences, I would walk in, talk to the doc for 15 minutes, and get prescribed any dosage/brand I wanted within some reason. Not to mention Adderall flows like water on most college campuses... it's modern day speed.

Yea the money in that business is messed up. A pharmacist working at walgreens salary is 92k-131k. Which if you ask me is crazy. Why should they be payed that much to count some pills and then sell them to me.

It is also insane how many college students abuse it without doing any research as to what effects it can have on you.

 

[Byron_tha_gr8]

I have this natural born hatred of white people, especially cops, that i can't seem to get past.

I'm concerned by the happiness I feel when we're graced with a dead cop.

I'm concerned that if I was given the chance to be the executioner for a convicted cop, I would gladly do it. Preferably with a noose.

I'm more concerned there aren't more dead cops tho.

 

[El_Barto.]

Yea the money in that business is messed up. A pharmacist working at walgreens salary is 92k-131k. Which if you ask me is crazy. Why should they be payed that much to count some pills and then sell them to me.

It is also insane how many college students abuse it without doing any research as to what effects it can have on you.

Because a pharmacist acts as a safety net to catch any mistakes the prescribing doctor makes. Pharmacists have a 4 year doctorate degree and deserve every penny they make. They know more about how drugs work and interact with each other than the doctor who prescribes them.

becoming a pharmacist is the real deal and they deserve whag they earn

 

[Blindsurfer]

there are a ton of people out there with bogus ADD/ADHD diagnosis

this is definitely true

 

[Blindsurfer]

Lol all you said was theyre not a joke when you acted like i didnt know what they are... then you basically agreed with my point in your next post saying its way over diagnosed. Your response was the real joke

agreeing that it's over diagnosed =/= saying it isn't real. Just because you're a moron doesn't mean you can't say something people agree with

 

[.Hugo.]

I dont know why you wouldn't just say that in your first post.

You guys post on this site with the solo intention of belittling people regardless of the topic, I dont see the point in that but if thats what you enjoy well then sucks to be you.

Ehh i only rip on people if they make a stupid thread or post, maybe also if im in a bad mood or something. Otherwise i just state my opinion on things and dont care what people think, its not my fault if people are so soft that some words on the internet offend them. People nowadays are just giant pussies

 

[Blindsurfer]

Ehh i only rip on people if they make a stupid thread or post, maybe also if im in a bad mood or something. Otherwise i just state my opinion on things and dont care what people think, its not my fault if people are so soft that some words on the internet offend them. People nowadays are just giant pussies

pullout game strong

 

[.Hugo.]

pullout game strong

Have fun blaming all your life problems on a disorder your mommy convinced you was real because she was embarressed by your behavior as a child!

 

[msg]

What does depression feel like?

 

[-benedetto]

What does depression feel like?

Like biting into a rotten apple.

 

[corona]

I heard on the radio that of crimes committed by people later deemed 'not criminally responsible' due to mental health disorders, 72% of them tried to get help before committing the crime but were either turned down, inadequately dealt with, or pretty much laughed away. (this is in Canada)

 

[Toaster-Tony]

What does depression feel like?

People often think is being really sad but in reality, it's just feeling numb all together. I struggled with it pretty bad a few years ago but things have been looking up. It's pretty much summed up by the most sever case of not giving a fuck.

Depression makes little chores seem like mountains.

 

[SFB]

This.

Apparently this is something that is OK by NS standards now, I cant believe some of shit I read in this thread. I rarely come in NSG anymore and this is why. People only post in NSG to belittle people.

le sensitive feelings man.

 

[Mingg]

I'm not offended or really care about your opinion in general to be honest, i'm just trying to get the point across that the disorders are serious for people who were NOT falsely diagnosed.

True.

It's not a person's fault if they are falsely diagnosed. Hell, back in high school I was tagged in a Facebook status about weed or something. I was called to the office the next day and accused of having a drug problem and was forced into drug counseling for weed, which at the time I had only smoked a handful of times. I'm just using that as an example. People with ADHD probably experience something similar, I'd imagine. Sometimes people are told they have more serious problems than they do. It isn't their fault; they aren't professionals and don't know everything about these conditions. It's the fault of the "professionals" who are telling them these things. Being hard on people because they think something is wrong is retarded. Blame the people who have told these people they have disorder/disease.

 

[-benedetto]

True.

It's not a person's fault if they are falsely diagnosed. Hell, back in high school I was tagged in a Facebook status about weed or something. I was called to the office the next day and accused of having a drug problem and was forced into drug counseling for weed, which at the time I had only smoked a handful of times. I'm just using that as an example. People with ADHD probably experience something similar, I'd imagine. Sometimes people are told they have more serious problems than they do. It isn't their fault; they aren't professionals and don't know everything about these conditions. It's the fault of the "professionals" who are telling them these things. Being hard on people because they think something is wrong is retarded. Blame the people who have told these people they have disorder/disease.

Drug counseling. May I ask who had to pay for this?

 

[Mingg]

Drug counseling. May I ask who had to pay for this?

There was a program after class at my school that I had to attend. So I guess the school. Idk.

 

[-benedetto]

There was a program after class at my school that I had to attend. So I guess the school. Idk.

Nevermind. My mind immediately went the conspiracy route where the school would get an incentive by sending kids to drug rehab for a little bit of weed. State mandated counseling that way the school and the counseling place both get paid by the state for each individual they send.

 

[Mingg]

Nevermind. My mind immediately went the conspiracy route where the school would get an incentive by sending kids to drug rehab for a little bit of weed. State mandated counseling that way the school and the counseling place both get paid by the state for each individual they send.

Nah. I just keep seeing a lot of blame being put upon those who have been falsely diagnosed, when really it's the people who are falsely diagnosing these people who are to blame. That's all I was trying to get across lol

 

[El_Barto.]

I'm not offended or really care about your opinion in general to be honest, i'm just trying to get the point across that the disorders are serious for people who were NOT falsely diagnosed.

I just dont like calling ADD a mental disorder. Like sure, technically it is but its not a terrible, life changing condition. The way the OP is written makes it seem like he is so brave for enduring given such an ill fate. Like dude, do you have any idea how fuckin crazy people can actually get? you know that dad who snaps and hacks up his children with an axe? That guy has a mental disorder. You just tap your feet and day dream in class but lump yourself in the same category as people who are actually insane. I dont know why. Maybe its a cry for attention and sympathy. I dont really care, its just annoying.

its like a kid with acne going around and claiming how hard their life is because they suffer from a terrible skin disorder. No brah, you got zits like 99% of teens do. some people actually have serious skin diseases that drastically impact their lives.

 

[El_Barto.]

I understand where you are coming from. But I dont think many people do consider them equally as bad as more extreme mental illnesses, obviously some are much more serious as you said. If you dont think that ADD is a disorder I think that is stupid but you are also intitled to your opinion and im not going to tell you otherwise.

BUT WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY is that we dont have to attack and try to belittle people who do have the illnesses just because you dont think they are real and feel like ripping on someone, go rip on lord_bryon in a cop thread instead.

Its all about the way someone present what they are trying to say. go and look at the OP and tell me he isnt begging for attention because there is something wrong with him. "My condition does not defin who i am". Get the fuck out with that nonsense. Thats exactly what im talking about. Hes making it seem like he has some terrible disease when in reality he doesnt.

Im not ripping him because he has ADD. Im ripping him because of the way he presented what he wanted to say.

He might not know hes crying for attention and sympathy but thats what hes doing.

 

[mseward]

Like dude, do you have any idea how fuckin crazy people can actually get? you know that dad who snaps and hacks up his children with an axe? That guy has a mental disorder. You just tap your feet and day dream in class but lump yourself in the same category as people who are actually insane.

How dumb are you dude, no one is putting anyone in categories. its a spectrum the same way physical health is, stop making dumb arguments. If someone goes to the doctor for a bad cough they arent putting themselves in the same category as someone with a terminal illness. same thing for mental health.

Like actually shut the fuck up, you're so ignorant it hurts.

 

[El_Barto.]

How dumb are you dude, no one is putting anyone in categories. its a spectrum the same way physical health is, stop making dumb arguments. If someone goes to the doctor for a bad cough they arent putting themselves in the same category as someone with a terminal illness. same thing for mental health.

Like actually shut the fuck up, you're so ignorant it hurts.

Or how bout you go fuck yourself instead? Yea, i like that option more

 

[Mingg]

I just dont like calling ADD a mental disorder. Like sure, technically it is but its not a terrible, life changing condition. The way the OP is written makes it seem like he is so brave for enduring given such an ill fate. Like dude, do you have any idea how fuckin crazy people can actually get? you know that dad who snaps and hacks up his children with an axe? That guy has a mental disorder. You just tap your feet and day dream in class but lump yourself in the same category as people who are actually insane. I dont know why. Maybe its a cry for attention and sympathy. I dont really care, its just annoying.

its like a kid with acne going around and claiming how hard their life is because they suffer from a terrible skin disorder. No brah, you got zits like 99% of teens do. some people actually have serious skin diseases that drastically impact their lives.

Comparing adhd to something like psychosis is like comparing asthma to lung cancer.

Asthma might not have as detrimental effects like lung cancer does, but it doesn't mean it doesn't affect people's lives. While adhd might not cause someone to go into a psychotic state, it still affects their lives, just differently. Asthma is a very "real" problem. It is just seen as less severe than lung cancer in the same way that you can compare adhd with psychosis.

 

[El_Barto.]

Comparing adhd to something like psychosis is like comparing asthma to lung cancer.

Asthma might not have as detrimental effects like lung cancer does, but it doesn't mean it doesn't affect people's lives. While adhd might not cause someone to go into a psychotic state, it still affects their lives, just differently. Asthma is a very "real" problem. It is just seen as less severe than lung cancer in the same way that you can compare adhd with psychosis.

i dont disagree but lung cancer is a little out there for the analogy. But does someone with asthma announce to the world that they have a lung disorder? Nope. They simply say they have asthma.

OP clearly tells people he suffers from "mental illness" then says he has ADD

 

[mseward]

does someone with asthma announce to the world that they have a lung disorder? Nope. They simply say they have asthma.

well i mean asthma is a lung disorder so they'd be well within their right.

 

[Daph]

Struggled with eating disorders for most of my teen and adult life. Started when my parents got divorced and living with my mom half time, hating her for tearing my family apart and not understanding how she could be so skinny meanwhile I was insanely active and not nearly as thin as her. Now I just have very irregular eating habits and will go a few days consuming huge amounts of food then not eat anything for a couple days and just drink a ton of coffee and chain smoke. I know I'm skinny but I still have issues with body image and scrutinize myself more than I should

 

[El_Barto.]

So basically..

"Hey OP, you can only format your thread in the way I like it, or I'm going to try and make you feel like shit!

^when someone stumps you and you dont have anything to come back with^

Oh yea, ive been stumped. Its definitely not that i didnt want to take any more effort responding to a member i dont recognize.

 

[theabortionator]

well that escalated quickly

 

[spliff.Life]

Is it true there's actually no biological evidence of adhd, while all the other disorders youve listed do?

Well thats what my abnormal psych teacher told me anyway. Also the ADD ADHD and ODD are basically excuses for lack of grit in life. But hey I'm no doctor or psych professor

 

[theabortionator]

Is it true there's actually no biological evidence of adhd, while all the other disorders youve listed do?

Well thats what my abnormal psych teacher told me anyway. Also the ADD ADHD and ODD are basically excuses for lack of grit in life. But hey I'm no doctor or psych professor

What's ODD? Or is that a typo for OCD?

If you meant OCD then you're wrong. OCD is very real. Somebody being like "I'm going to wash my dishes, I have OCD" maybe not, but OCD is real.

 

[spliff.Life]

What's ODD? Or is that a typo for OCD?

If you meant OCD then you're wrong. OCD is very real. Somebody being like "I'm going to wash my dishes, I have OCD" maybe not, but OCD is real.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/basics/symptoms/con-20024559

"DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of ODD show a pattern of behavior that:

Includes at least four symptoms from any of these categories — angry and irritable mood; argumentative and defiant behavior; or vindictiveness

Occurs with at least one individual who is not a sibling

Causes significant problems at work, school or home

Occurs on its own, rather than as part of the course of another mental health problem, such as a substance use disorder, depression or bipolar disorder

Lasts at least six months"

 

[spliff.Life]

Also, define real.

Do you mean real as physically real as in biologically traceable? Or real as in the matrix is as real as you want it to be?

or like Im on 10 hits of acid and a dragons chasing me?

 

[El_Barto.]

well that escalated quickly

You bet your sweet ass it did.

 

[.Hugo.]

Is it true there's actually no biological evidence of adhd, while all the other disorders youve listed do?

Well thats what my abnormal psych teacher told me anyway. Also the ADD ADHD and ODD are basically excuses for lack of grit in life. But hey I'm no doctor or psych professor

Correct. There is no proof that add or adhd actually exists.

 

[Krotchs_Brother]

Its kind of hard to explain how blindsurfer acts in real life, but trust me it's not just a "classic hyper teen" thing. It's different. He literally can't stop himself from talking about random shit to save his life lmao.

But it's the main reason hanging out with him is fun as fuck.

Especially getting high as fuck.

 

[Blindsurfer]

I just dont like calling ADD a mental disorder. Like sure, technically it is but its not a terrible, life changing condition. The way the OP is written makes it seem like he is so brave for enduring given such an ill fate. Like dude, do you have any idea how fuckin crazy people can actually get? you know that dad who snaps and hacks up his children with an axe? That guy has a mental disorder. You just tap your feet and day dream in class but lump yourself in the same category as people who are actually insane. I dont know why. Maybe its a cry for attention and sympathy. I dont really care, its just annoying.

its like a kid with acne going around and claiming how hard their life is because they suffer from a terrible skin disorder. No brah, you got zits like 99% of teens do. some people actually have serious skin diseases that drastically impact their lives.

First of all, I never said I "suffered." The reason I went into so much detail was for the purpose of shared experience. Just because my life isn't in jeopardy because of it doesn't mean I'm unaffected by a mental disorder, in fact I'm glad that I don't have to deal with scarier stuff like serious depression or psychosis. Again, I'm not personally offended by your posts are pretty disgusting. there are people going through a lot more that you don't know about and you should just shut up instead of talking out of your ass. You're a whiny pathetic keyboard warrior who has nothing better to do than troll on the Internet, and I bet it's because all your classmates got fed up with you and repeatedly broke your face growing up. Get a life you virgin, find something better to do with your time than trying to make people feel bad about themselves. Cheers barto, you fuckin loser

 

[Blindsurfer]

Its kind of hard to explain how blindsurfer acts in real life, but trust me it's not just a "classic hyper teen" thing. It's different. He literally can't stop himself from talking about random shit to save his life lmao.

But it's the main reason hanging out with him is fun as fuck.

Especially getting high as fuck.

My last exam is the 24th when I get home let's roll a fat woods

 

[Blindsurfer]

Correct. There is no proof that add or adhd actually exists.

This is actually a popular misconception. fMRI scans show patterns of brain activity consistent among individuals with ADD/ADHD

 

[El_Barto.]

First of all, I never said I "suffered." The reason I went into so much detail was for the purpose of shared experience. Just because my life isn't in jeopardy because of it doesn't mean I'm unaffected by a mental disorder, in fact I'm glad that I don't have to deal with scarier stuff like serious depression or psychosis. Again, I'm not personally offended by your posts are pretty disgusting. there are people going through a lot more that you don't know about and you should just shut up instead of talking out of your ass. You're a whiny pathetic keyboard warrior who has nothing better to do than troll on the Internet, and I bet it's because all your classmates got fed up with you and repeatedly broke your face growing up. Get a life you virgin, find something better to do with your time than trying to make people feel bad about themselves. Cheers barto, you fuckin loser

Yea, you obviously dont care about what i said. Thats why you wrote a big long rant trying to sound cool.

"repeatedly broke my face"

lol...sick burn brah

 

[SFB]

First of all, I never said I "suffered." The reason I went into so much detail was for the purpose of shared experience. Just because my life isn't in jeopardy because of it doesn't mean I'm unaffected by a mental disorder, in fact I'm glad that I don't have to deal with scarier stuff like serious depression or psychosis. Again, I'm not personally offended by your posts are pretty disgusting. there are people going through a lot more that you don't know about and you should just shut up instead of talking out of your ass. You're a whiny pathetic keyboard warrior who has nothing better to do than troll on the Internet, and I bet it's because all your classmates got fed up with you and repeatedly broke your face growing up. Get a life you virgin, find something better to do with your time than trying to make people feel bad about themselves. Cheers barto, you fuckin loser

claims to not be offended, clearly is offended.

 

[plyswthsqrrls]

Especially getting high as fuck.

This is where I get kind of lost.

I agree that mental illness is a serious issue and not to be taken lightly, but what grinds my gears is when someone has a diagnosed mental illness but still chooses to ingest drugs (non-diagnosed) or alcohol. It's like they want an easy way out of it.

That is where my sympathy goes out the window, if you are diagnosed with a mental illness/disorder/whatever, I feel like it is just common sense to take ONLY the drugs prescribed to your by a doctor, as well as alcohol. It's like you're purposely trying to make it worse or something. I have an immediate family member who was "diagnosed" with ADHD but proceeds to go out getting drunk and doing whatever else drugs all the time, it just makes no sense to me. It's like they aren't even trying to deal with it at all

Anyway, just my two cents, hopefully this doesn't reopen the shitshow