Mental Wellness Support Group

[PhantomFan1]

One of my chemical imbalances seems to have been taken care of, but now I need to find a way to reel myself in. I've always been a bit too excitable. x1000 now.

Just trying to figure out ways not to annoy people.

I guess I need to redouble my efforts to find a good therapist.

Scribble,

Is it possible that maybe you've gone a little too far the other way and are now into a manic phase?

I've seen this happen and it could lead to trouble if it's not controlled. My wife's first marriage completely disintegrated because she was in an extreme manic state and began really acting out because of it.

 

[Sibyl]

Not necessarily manic, but a bit over-the-top excited, maybe. Until I was knocked down a few notches on another site and IRL.

The fact is that I do need to find a therapist to discuss any number of my issues.

I guess I may see if I can take it easy on posting for a few days.

 

[Butters]

I’m having a major freak out. I decided to start work today, for myself, just to see how I got on, long way from dollar 1. It went well, I got done what I needed to get done in the first two hours and proved to myself that I could produce something. Then I had a major panic attack, still having it in fact.

I think I might be certifiably nuts.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

I’m having a major freak out. I decided to start work today, for myself, just to see how I got on, long way from dollar 1. It went well, I got done what I needed to get done in the first two hours and proved to myself that I could produce something. Then I had a major panic attack, still having it in fact.

I think I might be certifiably nuts.

Lots of people get panic attacks. You're not nuts. I hope you have a better day tomorrow.

 

[Peach Wookiee]

I get them and I can't always sort out what's causing them.

 

[PhantomFan1]

Butters, Panic attacks don't mean you're nuts, especially when you're exploring a whole new world. Hope that it dissipates over time!

I'm quite happy today, I finally got the song I commissioned for my wife from her favourite artist! I had contacted him a while ago when she was at her lowest point and asked him to cover a song for her. It's a song called "Right Here For You Now", originally by Lesley Roy (look it up, it's a great song about standing next to someone during some extreme issues). He agreed to cover it for me and let me name my price. I'm so happy to finally have this song to give to her. I'm pretty certain she'll love it and I hope that she gets the message behind it.

As to the artist? The band name is Toehider. I HIGHLY recommend checking him out, he's written some amazing songs and deserves much more attention than he is getting. My personal recommendations: This Conversation Is Over (a song about dealing with depression) and Meet The Sloth.

 

[Butters]

I know I’m not actually nuts, I just feel that way though. There’s a lot going on.

 

[PhantomFan1]

I know I’m not actually nuts, I just feel that way though. There’s a lot going on.

I hear you mate.

Have you tried Grounding when you get the panic attacks? There's a variety of techniques out there to try (my personal favourite has been to put on music, grab a pencil and paper and draw lines to the music.

I just became a punching bag. My wife is blaming me for all of the medications she is taking now. What a great day....

 

[Butters]

I’m sorry that you’re going through that @PhantomFan1

 

[Gary Mitchell]

I’m feeling the effects of the second stage symptoms of my fatigue syndrome. I need to find a way to get more rest or I’ll eventually burn out again when I get to stage 4.

I hope that you're doing okay.

 

[Butters]

It’s been a long road, getting from there to here...

The last couple of days, helping neighbours in need, tussling with weeds and breaking up a caravan so as to fit it in my tiny hatchback boot. Superb weather, and giving the kids some new freedom to explore the area and find a new den in the undergrowth.

I’m still mentally and emotionally diminished, but as I take the first fledgling steps to forge my own path and go freelance, I can now relax in the new garden and gaze across the fields to the city in the distance and pick out my employers, past and present, and say balls to you, I’m remembering what happy is, and I like it.

I’ve been very low lately, and without hope, but I feel now that I am through the worst of it. Like Churchill said, when you’re going through hell, keep going.

 

[Sibyl]

I'm very happy to hear you see light at the end of the tunnel! Keep it up!

I don't remember if I mentioned it up-thread, but it's been suggested and I've been wondering for a long time now, that I might be well along the autism spectrum. Oh, joy. At least it would explain a lot.

Now I need to find a competent psych that can diagnose autism in adults. I guess it's harder than people realize.

 

[Butters]

No idea how to get a diagnosis for autism for an adult, but getting one for a child was bloody murder.

It’s something I’ve considered pursuing myself, though I don’t know what it would get me. I see so much of myself in my children, and they’re definitely on the spectrum.

 

[Sibyl]

No idea how to get a diagnosis for autism for an adult, but getting one for a child was bloody murder.

It’s something I’ve considered pursuing myself, though I don’t know what it would get me. I see so much of myself in my children, and they’re definitely on the spectrum.

For me, it would provide answers. There would probably be no social or medical benefits that I'm aware of other than getting help with my thoughts and behaviors that may have been misdiagnosed and therefore mistreated. I feel like it might just calm my mind a little knowing that there is, in fact, a medical reason for my brain being the way it is and that I'm not just...wrong.

 

[Sibyl]

A few really good days and now I'm feeling low again. I'm not interested in doing much at all.

I guess it was nice having a lot of conversations, but then I had a fight with someone last night (not physical) and today there doesn't seem to be anyone to talk to. My next chance to go out to meet people is Saturday night. Seems to far away.

 

[Refuge]

A few really good days and now I'm feeling low again. I'm not interested in doing much at all.

I guess it was nice having a lot of conversations, but then I had a fight with someone last night (not physical) and today there doesn't seem to be anyone to talk to. My next chance to go out to meet people is Saturday night. Seems to far away.

Well I'm going to start a project. I gather from some of your posts that you are gifted when it comes to computers and design, so you probably have a few things on the go. I just love that pre-project high. The excitement of being creative. Admittedly it's knitting However I'm an excellent knitter. Going to make a vest. Gorgeous almost vintage pattern. Red or green. Not sure yet but will get the wool today. Red really pops but I'm into green at the moment.

 

[Sibyl]

Being good at anything constructive is admirable!

I can't even gather the motivation to open my various creative programs right now.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

Being good at anything constructive is admirable!

I can't even gather the motivation to open my various creative programs right now.

I hope things look up for you soon.

 

[Butters]

Being good at anything constructive is admirable!

I can't even gather the motivation to open my various creative programs right now.

I have lots of days like that. Some days, I’m like a force of nature, and get so much done, but other days, most days in fact, the world can just spin along without me.

I often wish that there was a natural remedy that I could take, that would invigorate my clarity of being.

 

[Sibyl]

I hope things look up for you soon.

Thank you. I see a glimmer of light down that tunnel, somewhere.

I have lots of days like that. Some days, I’m like a force of nature, and get so much done, but other days, most days in fact, the world can just spin along without me.

I often wish that there was a natural remedy that I could take, that would invigorate my clarity of being.

Highs and lows. I ride those highs like I'll never see them again so when those lows hit, I bottom out and feel desperate; a sense of desolation and extreme loneliness.

I'm beginning to wonder if I have some form of bipolar. Most of the time my moods seem to be situational, but then again, sometimes they just occur and I have no idea why.