Mental illness

'They come not single spies, but in battalions,' GA. I hope you have the armoury to withstand all these troubles that beset you. But you do have that not so secret weapon, the WM.

ga sending you wishes for a restful night after your stressful time as well as thanks for finding time to think of me

As I suspected might be the case, the man believed to be responsible for the killing of Christina Edkins has just been sectioned. I await the outcome with interest and quiet desperation. Once again it seems that lives have been ruined because of inadequate mental health services.
My own relative has not yet been sectioned, but the psychiatrist has agreed to give a warning if he believes lives are in imminent danger!

Best wishes to you, ga, you really do deserve a medal for your persistence and your care.

GA sorry, only just found this thread. You have been in the emotional wars!
I can't think of anything I can do, but if you think I can, let me know!
It does sound as though he should be eligible for DLA under the 'continuous supervision' provision which would entitle his carer to careers allowance.

I have real sympathy for those who have relatives who have serious mental health problems and the emotional pull this has for them. But I would like to discuss people who are not quite as ill as that. If I can help-

I have been through dark holes in the past with depression and come out of the other side. I would like to give my experiences in hind sight to help anyone going through difficult times. Firstly try not to think you are mentally ill -there maybe other physical problems causing your problem (even if you having social problems, you would deal with the social problems if you were physically well), In my case, both times when I have been in the dark spots, there have been physical problems -one after child-birth- the other un-diagnosed Lupus. The effects of child birth and no family support being one- the other was Lupus which is a terrible illness that is difficult to diagnose, so for a long time every one was regarding me as depressed, weak and unfortunately mental. Once the illness was eventually diagnosed and treated I and my family were able to understand what was happening.

Maybe you may not have Lupus- But if you have emotional problems please look into whether you have some other physical problem. GP's don't always know and can only go by what you say to them at times.

There are still people who think I was mental, although I wasn't- but the way I deal with it is to enjoy my hobbies and say to myself -so what !! To those people that have been nasty about it in the past - I avoid- they're just not worth it.

Maybe things are way too lapse on this section thing thinking of the woman in news who had killed her mother and pleaded to be sectioned was ignored and went and killed again she had begged for help!

I too have been clinically depressed on different aspect of mental health it is awful I had severe post natal depression and about 3more bouts over my lifetime.

I would not wish it on anyone eventually anti depressants kick in when suitable ones found but is a long haul.

There is still stigma to any health problem like this.

Sadly some people are danger to others and this should be more swiftly dealt with.

I am no talking about depression but real psychotic behavhiour which leads to these awful tragedies.

Maybe too many hospitals were closed?

grannyactivist I would not say that I have communicated with anyone on Gransnet that has Mental llness issues themselves x

Jadey thank you for your comment. In fact I'm certain that you have communicated with someone on GN who has, or has had, mental illness issues. There's me for instance.
I spent (I think - it was a very muddled time) about a year on anti-depressants, and yes, depression is a mental illness. Even if the usual statistic of one in four (people suffering from a mental illness) is over-hyped I think it's true that a great many people will suffer from some form of mental illness during their lifetime. Agoraphobia (and other phobias), OCD, depression, bipolar, anxiety disorder, post-natal depression.......these are the 'hidden' illnesses that still continue to be stigmatized and yet are actually prevalent throughout our society. Schizophrenia and psychosis are rarer forms of mental illness, but seem to generate a disproportionate amount of coverage from the media; sadly this is mostly due to actions taken by mentally ill people when treatment (for whatever reason) is inadequate.

Ricademus have you ever been offered EMDR for your post traumatic stress? It can be a very effective treatment

thank you for your explanation grannyact x

I took early retirement because of severe depression. I was almost suicidal.
I feel very down at the moment but probably because I have severe case of what is obviously manflu, complete with very bad cough that means I can't breathe. My ankles are swollen and very painful.and I've probably got SAD.
But as I'm on my own I've got to keep going.

Just had an unexpected Skype from DD and DGD.
Suddenly feel much better in myself.

galen

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Galen sorry you're not feeling so good. Glad you got the Skype nessage. Get better soon!

Galen you are always in my thoughts

I've dosed myself up! Lemsip, amytriptilline, and benylin. Now to bed before I fall over.
Night all!

Night Galen

Galen sorry did not realise you too have suffered depression

Amazing how that contact can lift the spirits!

Sleep well x

I'm away for a week so sending cheer up vibes and hugs tonight, Galen. Y'gonna have to come racing with me one day; that'll cheer you up.

Galen hope things look brighter today

Good Morning, Galen. I really hope you had a good night and will feel a lot brighter today. Take care.

Galen, I hope the sun is shining for you today, despite the snow, and you feel a bit more cheerful x

Galen won't be awake yet. Not after what she took last night!