Isnt this what we really want? Isnt this the end goal? I mean I think its rare that mental health workers ever even give us goals. You really cant depend on them in my experience. They only dish out drugs. Did any of them actually care about us as humans? My experience says no.
Sorry your experiences have been like that, @BrianTex.
I do believe there’s the good and the bad:
Healthcare workers who want to help their patients regain independence and normalcy,
And others who just do it for the paycheck.
Long story short, there’s all kinds.
I suppose due to my situation I may have gotten more than my share of the ones who never gave a crap about helping me. Looking back I cant think of any where I felt that way.
Just curious:
What situation would that be?
Hmm. . .
I Have Been Told Many Times All The Thing’s I Should And Shouldn’t Do.
Don’t Smoke. (When I Would, It Was One Of The Only Coping Skills I Had).
Don’t Drink. (Sent To Rehab For Drinking One Beer A Night).
Take Medications. (When It Hindered My Creativity).
So.
After Many Stays At Facilities.
And Giving Up Almost Everything.
I Learned To Shift Psychologically.
Kinda Like ‘Arcade Fire’, Where The Vocalist Sing’s, ‘I Guess We’ll Jus Have To Adjust’!.
And It Was True, At Least For Me During That Time.
In The End, I Managed. And Accepted Myself For Who I Truly Am.
If Something Isn’t Working. And It Feels Like No One Actually Cares.
Well…, I Guess You’ll Jus Have To Adjust.
To Give It Your Best And Never Give Up On Yourself And Your Dreams. . .
Certain situatiions like no support, no self support, involutary commitment, very negative attitude toward all of them, many factors, symptoms, etc. I mean especially if you have no concept of what good care is, its likely you wont recieve much good care.
Yes, my therapist used to care about me. I use to see her, but I don’t see her anymore. We ran out of stuff to talk about. I saw her for about 10 years.
Im tying to get with a psychologist. I need a total restart in my care,as its been a negative expeience.
Why do they don’t care about you?
Maybe because of my aloofness or involuntary commitment. I never was criminal though.
Oh, gotcha.
Yea, it’s no cakewalk, that’s for sure.
I’ve had my fair share of asssholes when it comes to the mental health care system also, but have lucked out in other avenues.
Just know that the forum supports you, and I hope you’re doing well.
Keep your head up
Try to open up with your feelings and emotions. and they might like you more. I did that. Have you already done that before?
Allright, I appreciate what you say. I guess I still have much trepidation due to several traumatic, abusive experiences with psych wards.
Nah, I never really got enough therapy, period. Not enough to feel a connection, rather than going through a processing.
I have stopped seeing a pshychiatrist as well. You just have to find a good one.
I just recently stopped with psychiatrist too. Thats getting me nowhere and I actually consider them mad scientists.
It is a good idea to see a psychiatrist or a therapist who has mental illness as well. My therapist had deppression and panic attacks. I know it is really hard to find that.
Allright, I appreciate your input, Jake.
Thank you, BrianTex…15151515
Hmm. . .
A Congratulations Is In Order.
Great Helpful Insight From Two Individuals With Needs Being Met In The Realm Of Social Support.
Keeps It Cools Guys!.