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What illnesses do/did you suffer from? (pg. 9)
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| AlphaStarred |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
TBH I never really gave enough of a to pay attention to you. |
Then what the are you doing talking to me? |
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| AlphaStarred |
| quote: | Originally posted by Silky Johnson
I always laugh at people who argue against another's perceptions. Who are you to tell another person what/why/how they interpret anything in the world?
Carry on though. |
What I'm saying is, I've been to hospitals and I've seen people who are clearly nuts. They always asked me what I'm doing there, because clearly they didn't think I was nuts enough to be there. |
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| AlphaStarred |
| Nuts are for squirrels. |
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| Silky Johnson |
For real though, I'm pretty sure you can't just demand ECT. I know that it's meant to be a last resort for symptoms that can't be managed with medication and other therapy. What I don't remember is how long one has to have unmanageable symptoms for in order for a doc to prescribe ECT. Probably in my old notes somewhere but ehhh.
What I DO know is it's quite effective for severe depression and depression associated with bi-polar disorder. |
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| Jon_Snow |
| quote: | Originally posted by AlphaStarred
What I'm saying is, I've been to hospitals and I've seen people who are clearly nuts. They always asked me what I'm doing there, because clearly they didn't think I was nuts enough to be there. |
You're relying on the perceptions of mentally ill people who don't know you? |
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| Jon_Snow |
Are you talking about electric shock treatment?
What's a safe volt/amps? Maybe he can rig up something... do a little diy treatment with a taser... |
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| AlphaStarred |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jon_Snow
You're relying on the perceptions of mentally ill people who don't know you? |
No, I meant the perceptions of doctors, staff and therapists in the hospitals. Although once a Bipolar guy also asked me what I was doing there. |
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| AlphaStarred |
| quote: | Originally posted by Silky Johnson
For real though, I'm pretty sure you can't just demand ECT. I know that it's meant to be a last resort for symptoms that can't be managed with medication and other therapy. What I don't remember is how long one has to have unmanageable symptoms for in order for a doc to prescribe ECT. Probably in my old notes somewhere but ehhh.
What I DO know is it's quite effective for severe depression and depression associated with bi-polar disorder. |
I'm on Risperdal (and Lithium) again - I reckon I'll give it about a month and if nothing's doing, I'm going to ask for ECT. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| Do you not see a therapist regularly as well? You can't possibly be relying on medication alone? |
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| AlphaStarred |
| quote: | Originally posted by Silky Johnson
Do you not see a therapist regularly as well? You can't possibly be relying on medication alone? |
Therapy doesn't do much as far as addressing my symptoms, honestly. I mean, I was told I have psychotic symptoms, and therapy isn't going to magically make them go away. |
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