Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Mental illness.... or how we control our own thoughts? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post womendontlikeme Posted at 12:07 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 One thing that has been bugging me for ages.... is all these mental health labels... such as... Depression.... Anxiety.... Stress disorders.... ADD.... bipolar.....etc.... And then it hit me...... are these real?..... or are we just brainwashed into thinking that they are.... For example.... if your doctor diagnoses you with "depression"..... then you are going to actually believe that you are depressed.... making you feel depressed anyway.... So heres an idea....... for all of these people with mental disorders..... why dont you try waking up in the morning.... and telling yourself that you are going to have a fantastic day today...... I truely believe that if you train your brain to think positive thoughts.... then you will feel extremely positive as a person.... I used to have loads of labels..... but since ive changed my way of thinking..... I have a much better job.... I get on with my family a hell of a lot better.... my confidence has shot up..... and I truely believe that I can take on anything that the world has to throw at me!

Replies Dianeee Posted at 6:14 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 I deffinetly agree. TheMagus Posted at 5:44 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Look up videos by Amanda Baggs. Her youtube was featured in Wired magazine. Her youtube username is silentmiaow. She is autistic. She will change the way you look at mental illness. Pantzer Sucks Posted at 5:26 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Interesting topic. There are no brain scans that test whether someone has Clinical Depression and you are simply diagnosed by discussing your symptoms. However, many of the symptoms to Depression are similar "symptoms" to "diagnoses" like stress (especially the physical ones - headaches, stomach aches and tense muscles), low self esteem, or just plain lonliness/isolation. In this day and age, our life styles often lead toward feelings of stress, low self-esteem and lonliness and sometimes its hard to tell if you are actually "Clinically Depressed" or just stressed/lonley/underconfident because of your life style. I do believe Clinical Depression exists, however, it often gets misdiagnosed. rosebud Posted at 12:49 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 first lemme try to convince myself that the world is flat kasami5 Posted at 12:22 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 they are all in your mind only u can get read of them womendontlikeme Posted at 12:18 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Quote: from arwen rashka at 12:11 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 I agree and disagree. I believe that some people have a tendancy to be sadder than others, but I don't believe that it should restrict us and what we do. If we want to be happy, we don't need a doctor giving us drugs to do it. I'm in charge of my own mind. So perhaps the doctor is right - I'm more perceptible to bi-polar mood swings or have irradical thoughts, but it doesn't mean I'm not normal or anything is wrong with me. I'm in control of my own thoughts. If 70 percent of the population has a certain mental disorder - is it still a disorder? Or is it just part of being human? Why must they try to make us all think & act & feel the same? True.... but my point is..... its all about what you believe about yourself... I used to be depressed.... because I used to believe that I was... It wasnt until I started telling myself how great I was.... that I actually started to feel great.... I just wish that other people who think they have got problems could "open there mind" like I have... Getting over mental difficulties is actually so so so easy.... you just need to know how to do it.... Success doesnt come from "trying" to succeed.... It comes from "knowing" that you will. 101hereicome Posted at 12:17 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Yeah, how many people who have been diagnosed with those illnesses have actually had drugs that have properly worked for them? xblackpoisonx Posted at 12:17 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 what I'm confused. lol no i totally agree With you my shrink is always telling me that I'm bipolar depression anxiety borderline personality and all this these things and no one thinks it but him womendontlikeme Posted at 12:12 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Quote: from switchfoot52 at 12:10 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 they are real. it depends on how someone was raised and the things they've been through. if u were abused or went through the death of a loved one u may develop one of those problems. u probably wouldn't understand unless u have one of those problems. i have depression and its real. Yeah true.... you can't control the events of life itself... BUT! You can control how you respond to your own feelings.   I go though shit everyday.... and I just turn around and laugh at it!.... then I move on.   arwen rashka Posted at 12:11 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 I agree and disagree. I believe that some people have a tendancy to be sadder than others, but I don't believe that it should restrict us and what we do. If we want to be happy, we don't need a doctor giving us drugs to do it. I'm in charge of my own mind. So perhaps the doctor is right - I'm more perceptible to bi-polar mood swings or have irradical thoughts, but it doesn't mean I'm not normal or anything is wrong with me. I'm in control of my own thoughts. If 70 percent of the population has a certain mental disorder - is it still a disorder? Or is it just part of being human? Why must they try to make us all think & act & feel the same? switchfoot52 Posted at 12:10 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 they are real. it depends on how someone was raised and the things they've been through. if u were abused or went through the death of a loved one u may develop one of those problems. u probably wouldn't understand unless u have one of those problems. i have depression and its real. Lightning Strikes Posted at 12:10 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 You would get on really well with my head teacher. BlackCookie Posted at 12:09 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Yeah you have a point =D I think half of that shit is just excuses for plain awkward children who need a clip round the ear... or for older people who just need to be more positive like you said. robdude Posted at 12:09 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 I agree, that was confusing Amin mele lle Posted at 12:09 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 You're a humanist. You believe that everyone has the potential to reach personal growth and true happiness. yay you, for being happy :) Most recent 15 of 16 previous replies displayed.