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I have mental health illnes Its not a problem

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janeyxx Sat 06-Nov-21 06:46:10

I have never been ashamed nor have I hid vecause I have Mental Health illness not mental health problem because I don`t have a problem with it It`s you who has the problem I take pils for mine whats your exuse?
Stigma around mental health is still as bad today as it always has, I think the main reason for this is not ignorance or the lack of knowledg Its more of the understanding and to be able to realy unserstand a person who suffers you also have to have the illnes yourself. When the mental AWEARNESS began I can remember thinking great I did just fine going about my buisnes without been noticed but by educating people telling them what to look for so we are no longer invissable but more highlighted with a flashing head post saying OVER HERE LOOK IM MAD has made it more difficult for me to go out in crowded public places. The silly thing is when randomly my brain decides to have a dicky fit Its me that brings atension to my some what bizar behaviour, I can be going about my buisness as you do then some one will grab my attention so I look and if that person just happent to look back in my direction It is like WHAM full on Anxziety I have to leave what i am doing and get home, Its a feeling of despare panic like your life depends on It, I begen to sweat fron all corners of my body as it runs down my face back and legs I know when Its coming but I have no controll over It. I decided to stop fighting It & instead just go with the flow If I look totaly mad because im talking to the vegitable section asking it a question yes somebody is watching me who cares I take medication for my problem, whats there exuse for been so dam rude & dissrespectfull. I deal with this by taking the object walking up to them I smile then say anyone would think your wating for the carrot to answer me back even though thats just mad. I gained controll over my menal health when I excepted It and decided I no longer had a problem with It after all it defies me because it is part of who I am today, without it I would not be me. So thank you to my MENTAL HEALTH for making me mad and some times a little or maybe alot mental.

Baggs Sat 06-Nov-21 15:47:34

Has anyone actually said that mental, physical illnesses, those visible and invisible don't cause problems?

Why does someone need to have negated annie's and my statements for them just to be taken as is? Not sure what's bothering you about them, pippa.

Marydoll Sat 06-Nov-21 16:05:35

I hope the OP does come back. However, I wouldnt be surprised if she didn't, which would be a pity.

Chewbacca Sat 06-Nov-21 16:23:06

Nor me Marydoll

Calmlocket Sat 06-Nov-21 16:41:06

Doodledog

FannyCornforth

Thanks Doodledog, I didn’t know that Spam was an acronym

Oh, I made that up grin. It's definitely not just advertising, though, and didn't want Calmlocket to feel bad about being corrected, particularly as the correction was inaccurate.

I dont feel bad so not sure what Im supposedly being corrected on??
When I read posts like the OP I am very sceptical, the main reason being on a lot of forums students post things similar to get feed back on a thesis they are doing. 9 out of 10 times they never respond to the replies and you never hear from them again.

FannyCornforth Sat 06-Nov-21 17:00:31

Exactly what you have just said Calmlocket
You thought that the op wasn’t posting in faith, and I suggested otherwise

Calmlocket Sat 06-Nov-21 17:13:07

FannyCornforth

Exactly what you have just said Calmlocket
You thought that the op wasn’t posting in faith, and I suggested otherwise

I wouldnt class that as being 'corrected' you just have a different opinion to me!

Doodledog Sat 06-Nov-21 20:12:55

No, it was then Calmlocket used the term SPAM, and was told that she had used it incorrectly.

It doesn't matter, and may not have been meant in a mean way, but it seemed that the thread was getting a bit tetchy, and I didn't want her to feel bad. Apologies if I got it wrong.

Urmstongran Sat 06-Nov-21 20:31:46

Anniebach

So much aggression

I wonder if you meant from janey herself actually.

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 06-Nov-21 22:04:59

That’s what I assumed Urms.

Marydoll Sat 06-Nov-21 23:23:49

Perhaps, Annie could enlighten us. I assumed she was not referring to the OP, but the other posters. It never occurred to me, she meant the OP.

It just goes to show how different our perception of a post can be.

Anniebach Sun 07-Nov-21 09:38:34

So sorry, I was deep in thought and posted , I was referring to
the O/P, much aggression .

Why was Germanshepardsmum’s post so dismissed when she spoke of alcohol? Not unusual for someone with a mental illness to drink through the night because come the night one
can be so alone and fears overwhelming.

I don’t know if the O/P was a windup or not, somethings didn’t
ring true yet the aggression caused me to think it could be true.

PippaZ Sun 07-Nov-21 09:44:41

Thanks for coming back Annie. That makes a lot of sense. Sadly, very sadly as it can destroy families, some people do try to self-medicate their mental illness with alchohol.

Marydoll Sun 07-Nov-21 09:49:49

Thanks for explaining, Annie.

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 07-Nov-21 10:10:21

Thanks Annie. The way in which the post rambled and the aggression directed at the reader rather than the world in general made me feel that there could well be alcohol in the mix. A well known self medication to blot out reality and I don’t judge or criticise OP if that was the case. I wish we could hear whether she is feeling any better or was just having a thoroughly bad day.

sodapop Sun 07-Nov-21 12:31:53

I had concerns about janey's post as well. She did sound very distressed and in need of some professional help. I hope she has support in real life.

Urmstongran Sun 07-Nov-21 12:34:51

You confirmed my impression of it all Anniebach thank you.

janeyxx Sat 13-Nov-21 13:01:52

I am not the best speller but I think I can spell far better than the post I posted by mistake, I have no idea what was going on with my computer add-in's at the time, The post was not suppose to make me sound distressed so I thank you for your concerns, I thank you also for your kind words Its not often in fact I have never come a cross a sight that has people of kindness and support

MissAdventure Sat 13-Nov-21 13:03:58

smile
Hello again.
How are you?

Doodledog Sat 13-Nov-21 13:05:19

Janey, If that post was intended as a letter or message to one person and was posted by mistake, you could always ask HQ to delete the thread.

XGIJANEYX Sat 13-Nov-21 13:06:19

I am good thank you could you give me some tips on how this sight works plz

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 13-Nov-21 13:08:21

It’s lovely to hear from you again Janey. How are you today?

MissAdventure Sat 13-Nov-21 13:14:20

I'm not the best at explaining technical stuff.
Perhaps have a float around the site and see if there are any topics that interest you, then you could join in with them by commenting.
I posted a couple of long comments in totally the wrong thread yesterday blush

XGIJANEYX Sat 13-Nov-21 13:22:04

It is ok just shows how small minded people and adult`s at that can be but thank u I blog about mental health mainly to let others know that You can get to the other side and obtain a happy lifestyle, The post was meant to be a statement not to be ashamed of who you are.

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 13-Nov-21 13:24:39

It seems that Janeyxx and XGIJANEYX are the same person.

silverlining48 Sat 13-Nov-21 13:27:57

Easily done MissA. smile
Hello Janey. I am not a techie either, but it’s fairly straightforward commenting on other posts.