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The Great Depression I also compare my mental state to the stock market. My life prior to my breakdown was a gradual linear rise, punctuated with intermittent downturns and recoveries. Now, I find myself drowning in my own 'great depression'. I don't know much about economics. I don't know...

macpayne I'm sorry, but crimes against McDonalds don't count. They actually come under the 'Services To Humanity' thread. ghost

Hi Midnight I found early on that my condition weakened my standing in many of my relationships. This was incredibly frustrating for me, as before becoming ill, I was generally well respected and regarded by friends, family and colleagues. I was generally the person who gave other people...

madjon That's some hard shit to talk about, especially for a man. I'm impressed that you're able and willing to talk about it. ghost

1. Before PTSD, you used to go to work each day and spend hours sitting at a desk with your IBM. Now, you go to the bathroom each day and spend hours sitting on the toilet with IBS. 2. Before PTSD, on a Friday night you would have a few drinks at home, before heading out and lining up...

F*ck You, I Won't Do What You Tell Me Never had a problem kicking alcohol, cigarettes, pot, prescription pain killers, benzos - but OCD - major, major problem. OCD and perfectionism have been the bane of my existence; my poison; my downfall. OCD is fundamentally addictive behaviour, and has...

suzie q I am a believer in keeping people at bay, until they begin to treat you with the respect and consideration that you deserve. Your mother is clearly not showing you this respect and consideration. When you were a child, she failed to do her job as a mother in protecting you. As a...

Do not remove When I was about eight, I was invited by this Vietnamese girl across the street, named Mary, to play on her trampoline. The trampoline was brand new, it had these foam covers on the springs, so that if you slipped you couldn't hurt yourself. The whole family was really excited...

After reading a fair few posts on here, I have observed that there are those members on here (apparently in the minority) who believe that they can fully recover from their condition; and then there are those who consider their condition permanent. I do not want to reignite the debate over...

Aren't I? .......Aren't I amazing? Finally, a little recognition. Thankyou suzie q.

Train Driver I was thinking we could have a competition to see who has the most physical symptoms: Symptoms relating to muscles/bones should be worth one point; Symptoms relating to internal organs should be worth two points; and symptoms that result in hospitalisation (heart disease...

Hi Zero You communicate your story well. The headings help. I also use writing as therapy, and I've also recently picked up the guitar. Writing use to be 'my thing'. The thing that people told me that I could do particularly well. A lot of my self-esteem and self-worth came from my...

The gift that keeps on giving Asthma Muscle spasms Lost partial sensation and control of my right arm for short while in Feb Palpitations Fitness wrecked Had a few days around June when I felt like I was moving in slow motion - my muscles were weaker and less responsive Psoriasis - my fingers...

1. You refer to your dependant as 'that crazy old bastard.' 2. You gave your dependant a strait jacket for Christmas last year. 3. You financed your last vacation by auctioning off your dependants' war service medals on eBay. 4. You fondly recall the days when psychiatric...

What can I say...? ...had a rough weekend ...slapped in the face with the reality that people do not see me the way that they used to ...wanted to share ...thanks for the audience.

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That would explain why mine are black and bloodshot...

I need to remind myself that... - I am disinhibited due to brain damage, and that the things that may seem appropriate for me to say or do; may not actually be appropriate. - I am noticeably unwell, and that some people are actually repulsed by my condition. - just because strangers are...

Suzie q ...Yeah, and he's got that whole 'hungry eyes' thing happening as well (sigh).

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My dream therapist is Dr. Hannibal (the cannibal) Lecter... Reasons: - Dr. Lecter studied medicine at one of the top universities in France; he is highly intelligent and a highly experienced psychiatrist. - Dr. Lecter is particularly qualified to treat victims of trauma as he witnessed the...

What constitutes trauma? This raises a good question - If someone has the symptoms of PTSD (not that Susan necessarily has the predominant symptoms), yet does not report suffering an abnormal trauma, can they still be considered to have PTSD? According to the DSM-IV criteria, a person has to...

Mindfulness Breathing You could try mindfulness breathing: It is probably best to do this with as little distraction as possible, i.e. sitting outside, or listening to classical music. Though I have done it effectively in the past while watching a movie. The effect can be very powerful, and...

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Q. Are you getting help? A. I considered getting help for a long time. I weighed up the pros and cons - performed a cost/benefit analysis. In the end I decided that getting drunk was a better option. Q. Have you tried medication? A...