Hi to all. I’m not even sure I’m typing in the right place, so apologies if this is all over the place… I need some advice or maybe I’m offering a suggestion, I dunno. Anyway, I worked in the mental health for a while however due to my mind going a little mental I’m not working now. Dont you think schizophrenia schizoaffective etc is a spiritual matter? I don’t buy the brain chemical imbalance theory.There is no proof really. Like u see psychics n stuff, then you see spirits. What’s the difference. Is it that people who are more fearful are unable to handle unusual beliefs and psychics are less fearful and more accepting of energy and spirits. Cos we are all made of energy like. Condensed to matter. Any one ever see someone’s eyes change to a snakes, lizards or similar. I’m having a hard time believe in the medical models theory. Can someone please explain why the medical model of mental illness can’t explain why people see ■■■■ that others can’t and they are still able to diagnose from a man made manual, choose a magic pill and think it’s OK to not question a spiritual cause to similar hallucinations! Sorry about the rambling.
Shamanism (/ˈʃɑːmən/ shah-mən or /ˈʃeɪmən/ shay-mən) is a practice that involves a practitioner reaching altered states of consciousness in order to perceive and interact with a spirit world and channel these transcendental energies into this world.[1] A shaman is a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of benevolent and malevolent spirits, who typically enters into a trance state during a ritual, and practices divination and healing.[2]
We’re u replying to my post. Sorry I’m new. Duh! I don’t get it yet.
I agree with shamanism 100%.
Yet you believe that hogwash about spirituality? Nonsense.
each to their own I suppose. Spirituality is completely misunderstood. As is mental illness.
I’d really love to hear your point of view. I respect all views just sprouting my beliefs not pushing I promise
Not sure why people don’t reply.anyways… Maybe I’ll find a site with more open minded uncontrolled by the mental health establishment. Very interesting though how people believe everything their psychiatrist says. Peace out all. 
It’s because when your ill your ill it doesn’t matter if in your personal experience you just witnessed your friends eyes turn to slits or any other spiritual spit. When your mental it’s an actual condition not an explanation of unusual beliefs
I’m not ill atall. I’ve woken up that’s all. 100 pure love.
There is no condition. That’s brainwashing. Mental illness is completely misunderstood. Everything is possible.
But love to u all.I mean that. 
However you’d like to believe but with science I think it’s better of an explanation than what religion spirituality can bring concerning sz.
I’m not religious atall. I was searching for answers through religion once upon a time but found following a Religion is not for me. but I understand where you are coming from. It’s true, beliefs can be a hindrance or a help. Thank u for replying though.
You do see cause and effect with medication. Without medication I was crying every other night over absolutely nothing. I believed my family hated me and wanted me dead. I fantasized about hanging myself from the shower head in my bathroom.
After medication I no longer feel that way. I hardly ever cry now, I have realized my family loves me very much, and I don’t fantasize about killing myself any more.
Meds can be a lifesaver. That’s fab How they have helped you.
Forums are not real-time communication.
I take an evidence based approach as to what I believe. Spirituality doesn’t come into play.
Oh OK. it’s a pity it’s not real time. cud u recommend any other site that is! Thanks in advance!
You might want to check out some chat rooms if you want more immediate conversation. I don’t have any links though, sorry.
Kk great… will browse. Needing a chAt to help clarify a few things. Thank u