Pmann wants to talk mental health

[tnman03]

Some people are creepily obsessed with motivation porn. They want to slap a label on it, and oh wow, how inspirational that someone is going about living their life, because they're "disabled". We're still people with lives and identities complex beyond the disabilities.

I think having people with disabilities as part of society is a good thing. We have to learn to adapt, and if humans want to stick around, adaptation to a changing environment is key. Lots of accessibility features benefit everyone, too. I think it's really shortsighted for people to discount people with disabilities as much as they do.

Well, I've never watched or for that matter heard of motivational porn. The only motivational side of the matter I've ever considered has always been how individuals overcome or end up reaching new goals they hadn't considered before.

 

[MaggieTheUnicorn]

Well, I've never watched or for that matter heard of motivational porn. The only motivational side of the matter I've ever considered has always been how individuals overcome or end up reaching new goals they hadn't considered before.

It's a figure of speech, not actual porn, lol! It's a term to describe content that makes it seem like people with disabilities are superhumanly incredible for figuring out how to do the things we want in life.

but then again, rule 34.

 

[jaF0]

What do you need?

Total obliteration of all traces of humans.

As if the species never existed.

 

[AmberLGreen]

Total obliteration of all traces of humans.

As if the species never existed.

That will happen one day. Not in our lifetime but at some point in the future. Obviously all of the non-biodegradable man made shit will still be around

 

[Strixaluco]

Depression and anxiety go hand in hand while also presenting in varied stages. Open discussion is good but it's all about the time, place, and listener(s). There can easily be too much of too much in the whole talk about-it process so picking up on cues is a very real thing. Good for you on doing your thing.

Too many are afraid of even mentioning their depression, even thought 30% experience it at some point.

I'm not so stupid I'd fill the discussion with it, unless someone keeps going on about it. It's mostly about acknowledging it. But if someone repeatedly says something totally wrong about depression... Well they better don't come complaining if I serve a dose of reality then.

From a personal observation only, I think some people don't want to hear about disabilities unless they're of a motivational nature. Myself, I believe that disabilities are just a part of life and I admire the people I know who refuse to let them hinder living their lives or allow anyone to express pity or condolence. From what I see you're handling your life in a very real and self-expressive manner. Kudos.

Far took many seem to think disabled persons are only ok to be seen if they do at a least as well or preferably even better than abled people, while actually filling the role of the motivational porn.

 

[Dribble]

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/lonely-brains/

 

[Strixaluco]

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/lonely-brains/

About the "cause or effect" discussion - I know I react differently to pics and videos when I'm lonely, especially if depressed - which is also connected to worse feeling of loneliness.

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

I've mentioned before here that I have BPD and bipolar 2... Both can be horrible alone, bit it's rough having both..
I will say for anyone interested, medications and therapy DO work.
I don't know if there's a such thing as mental illness remission... But I'm kinda going through it lately.
It's been months since I've had depression or BPD episodes...
I wish I could say it's been years, but I just got my antipsychotic increased last summer, which made a world of difference.
I also decreased my stress last year by eliminating toxic people from my life.

 

[jaF0]

False perception,
Deep deception
Led to my insanity.
Dreams eternal,
Life infernal.
Madness is my destiny.

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

I totally relate today!

 

[Strixaluco]

I totally relate today!

I've found out that applies to me. Many people like the frankness, openness and straightness that come with autism. We don't fake and lying is very hard or even impossible to us.

Yet the autistic spectrum is the one called a disorder, a disability.

 

[Series 6]

I don't necessarily agree with that... I've had therapy from both licensed psychologists and MSWs, and the latter have been much better, imo. And I would love to do an MSW degree someday myself, so I've looked into them extensively. I'm not sure what a clinical MSW program has that a program for licensed psychologists doesn't. What are the differences that you've seen in qualifications? (My therapy experience is all US based, though I've looked at MSW programs in Canada & the UK as well.)

Interesting you say that. I'm currently going for my bachelors in Human Services and plan to go for my Masters in Psychology. I would like to do relationship coaching for people with disabilities, but focus more on caregiver support. I'd like to do counseling for people who are caring for an aging relative or have a child with intellectual and/or physical disabilities that will require life-long care.

I've talked to a guy who has a MSW and got some good information from him. I wanted to supplement my learning with several graduate certificates.

 

[Lord Pmann]

I totally relate today!

Brilliant.

Also, I forgot about this thread. It’s great!

 

[Grant55]

Been a rough week. A lot of struggles.

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

Being a person with BPD, I've definitely been having my share of irrational thinking, some intrusive thoughts.. Plus, started a new SSNI med that seems to be testing my mental health...
I have great support, but I have quiet BPD so I never voice the real crazy thinking..

I love so much, so hard. My favorite person is sooooo amazing and has been since we met.
BPD is constant Black or White thinking..
Fear of abandonment, but little irrational thoughts manifest into greater intrusive thoughts...
I get manic highs.. And instant lows..
(Yes it sounds like bipolar.. It's a bit different)

Anyone with BPD, just knows, it's semi manageable.. But there's no cure, no magic pill..

 

[Grant55]

Being a person with BPD, I've definitely been having my share of irrational thinking, some intrusive thoughts.. Plus, started a new SSNI med that seems to be testing my mental health...
I have great support, but I have quiet BPD so I never voice the real crazy thinking..

I love so much, so hard. My favorite person is sooooo amazing and has been since we met.
BPD is constant Black or White thinking..
Fear of abandonment, but little irrational thoughts manifest into greater intrusive thoughts...
I get manic highs.. And instant lows..
(Yes it sounds like bipolar.. It's a bit different)

Anyone with BPD, just knows, it's semi manageable.. But there's no cure, no magic pill..

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

I've mentioned before here that I have BPD and bipolar 2... Both can be horrible alone, bit it's rough having both..
I will say for anyone interested, medications and therapy DO work.
I don't know if there's a such thing as mental illness remission... But I'm kinda going through it lately.
It's been months since I've had depression or BPD episodes...
I wish I could say it's been years, but I just got my antipsychotic increased last summer, which made a world of difference.
I also decreased my stress last year by eliminating toxic people from my life.

Just found this from EXACTLY 2 years ago to the date...
Yeah, it's a rollercoaster

 

[Grant55]

Just found this from EXACTLY 2 years ago to the date...
Yeah, it's a rollercoaster

Wow. Will keep you in my thoughts

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

Wow. Will keep you in my thoughts

Thank you

 

[Lord Pmann]

Been a rough week. A lot of struggles.

Sorry to hear that. Most things are temporary, so hopefully it will pass soon.

Being a person with BPD, I've definitely been having my share of irrational thinking, some intrusive thoughts.. Plus, started a new SSNI med that seems to be testing my mental health...
I have great support, but I have quiet BPD so I never voice the real crazy thinking..

I love so much, so hard. My favorite person is sooooo amazing and has been since we met.
BPD is constant Black or White thinking..
Fear of abandonment, but little irrational thoughts manifest into greater intrusive thoughts...
I get manic highs.. And instant lows..
(Yes it sounds like bipolar.. It's a bit different)

Anyone with BPD, just knows, it's semi manageable.. But there's no cure, no magic pill..

I’ve never experienced anything like this. But I cannot imagine that constant swing of emotions. It must be difficult to cope with but it seems like you are aware and that’s more than a lot of people do.

 

[Grant55]

I'm still struggling. Hoping to move on.

 

[Lady_Libra_]

I'm still struggling. Hoping to move on.

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

I decided to stop the new med. It's been making me super manic, and anxious. Forget that!!

 

[Lord Pmann]

I think we’d all be a little happier if we just had some more boobs in our life.

This is the Lit equivalent of someone in your every day life saying, “Don’t worry about it; it’ll get better.”

Sorry to see there are so many struggles here. Life sucks sometimes.

 

[Ssbbw4u1974]

I think we’d all be a little happier if we just had some more boobs in our life.

This is the Lit equivalent of someone in your every day life saying, “Don’t worry about it; it’ll get better.”

Sorry to see there are so many struggles here. Life sucks sometimes.

I have the boobs... Still got the problems..