Why do I keep thinking I am mentally ill?
Ur not ill in anyways…its just u have lower self confidence. It's a common pblm everyone have but their thoughts vary time to time. It's important that u should feel that ur ok & everything is going to be okay. Try changing ur negative thoughts through cognitive behavior therapy. At first u will feel its difficult but u will succeed
How do you know if you are mentally ill?
First of all sweetie, take a breath! RELAX!:) It is one thing to think you may be 'mentally ill', as opposed to driving yourself to it by obsessing over it! You very well may be depressed, we are all taught the warning signs, but sometimes, we don't all notice, or we deny the fact we could be. You obviously sense that something is different in your life and your way of thinking or seeing things, and if that is the case, you can go somewhere to see someone. I do hate to say that these services have a waiting list, but they do,,,and they see SO many people hun that can't afford to pay for services....But the sooner you talk to a guidance conselor, or a family doctor about a referral or general exam,,,the sooner they can get the ball rolling and get you the help you need and deserve!!! Depression IS treatable. But just because you are depressed DOESNT mean that there IS mental illness involved. Depression can be a simple struggle in life that has taken you down,,,or it could be a bit more complex-like a chemical imbalance. Either are treatable with therapy and/or medicine. But only a doctor/psychiatrist can make the proper diagnosis. Don't worry about how the parents will react. Everyone struggles at one point or another in their lives,,,,but some just need a little more help getting through things. But above all, just remember, you arent crazy,,,,, I know a lot of 'mentally ill' people who arent crazy. There is hope, so relax. First step, if you arent comfortable talking to the parents about it, you should try talking to a guidance counselor at school, or a trusted person, parishiner, or priest? Aunt, Uncle,,,,,someone? Is one reason you are getting so depressed because you feel you can't talk to your parents? There are alot of things that could be playing a factor in your depression hun. But anyone here will tell you that it takes a proper diagnosis and treatment to try to fix anything. So take some initiative, and talk to someone. Then take it from there. You will be okey. Just remember that. Blessings, Trinity
Am I sane? or mentally ill ?
OK this is the problem I'm having,its somewhat embarrassing.and its not a hoax nor am i trying to be funny to get a reaction out of people ...I have these episodes that I call "The Hype". Its where I feel like this presence/force takes over... It feels likw its occurring in my brain..apparently too coworkers and asoicetes I talk to myself but don't realize I'm doing it.. There's times when I have these episodes where I do realize it but at the same time its weird cuz its gets so deep to where it feels like reality.. People call me weired ,I constantly feel watched and check my surroundings for cameras and have too coiver the keyhole when in the restrooms, I've been studying this technology called synthetic telepathy which I believe is the cause...I'm not a comp!eye government conspiarcy guy but I believe in alien hybrids living amoung us..I feel like this force controls my emotions and toys with my thoughts at times it literally feels like I've been adubted by aliens and had my memory erased but give me clues here and there I know this sounds nutts and people are probably going to roll their eyes at this but I'm trying too get to the bottom of this...I really believe there's people that go through this as well but is scared to come forward..I'm a loner no friends under then 2 I grew up with..relationships don't work for me and incant trust anyone other then the ones I grew up with I'm just tiered of bein looked down on these episodes depressed the hell out of me.Im nervouse
Is a mental illness for life?
Depending on what the problem is, some people can get back to being their old self again. Therapy and medication(s) are very helpful. I personally don't use the words "Mentally Ill" when referring to myself. I say I have depression, or anxiety or PTSD. I choose not to put that label on myself. Best Wishes to you.
Am I mental ill and an social-path?
I've been dealing with alot of personal issues that forced me to stay away from my friends and my girlfriend because I've been watching alot of gun violence at the schools like Columbine Massacre in 4/20/99 and my girlfriend is completely worried about my well-being and asked me if I'm ok but I didn't tell her if I was ok Any problems with me?
Is it morally okay to leave my partner because of their mental illness?
As someone with mental illness who has had a number of relationship breakdowns because of it I'd say... yes it's absolutely fine.If you're leaving because you're embarrassed about it or simply see it as a weakness or makes them a lesser person, then morally that's somewhat south of being a "decent" person.Then again if that's the type of person you are, you're not right for your partner anyway and they'd honestly be better off without you; particularly if paranoia, delusion or insecurity play major factors in their illness - you'll just be feeding it with your conscious and subconscious actions.If you cant cope anymore - try taking a break and see how it goes. You'll probably feel terrible about it and worry you've pushed them over the edge, but quite honestly no support is actually better than half hearted support. It may even push them to seek treatment or better treatment once they cant rely on you being there (if indeed they are).Overall though, if you decide to split - please try and do it with a bit of finesse and compassion. Dont make it all about them in your explanation - "I cant cope anymore, I cant deal with your moods, you're making me feel claustrophobic... etc". even if it's totally true.Do try and give a reason though - ambiguous or vague reasons will just send the mind racing and they'll make up their own decisions, usually self-loathing ones, about why then always be left with that question nagging at them.Remember that you have a life too and it's really quite a short one.Sometimes we need to put ourselves first and it's really ok to do that :)
Is she seriously mentally ill or why did she do this?
PLease please please i need everyone's opinion right now! I just want to know what you think is best! Or what u would do in this type of situation.... OK well my brother has been together with his girl for about a year and a half now and well about 9 months ago she got pregnant (in other words her baby was due this month...or so we thought)...well just so u know im 17 and i live with my parents and my brother and his girl also live with us...well because she was pregant she stopped going to work after about a month or two of her "pregnancy" and would just lay around in her room doing nothing except watching tv or chatting on the computer with god knows who, and she would supposably go to the clinic and she would tell us that she went bc of the sonograms... after abt 6 months she supposably said she was expecting a baby girl, and months later added the baby weighed 7 lbs.....she never wanted my brother to with her to the clinic bc and she would go wenever he was working.....continued
I laugh a lot, often at lame things. Am I mentally ill?
What triggers your laughter?Do you laugh when you see others laughing? If you do, I want you to know that it’s normal.Do you laugh in serious situations? Do you laugh when you’re being scolded?Your frequent laughing doesn’t seem to be genuine…..it’s unlikely.Ask yourself: Is it a self-depreciating laugh? You possibly aren’t aware how much you exactly laugh.In some cases, it might indicate insecurity or borderline clinical depression. It can often be the result of a childhood where the child is terrified of harsh criticism or punishments, and desperate tries to indicate submission.In other words…..just because you laugh a lot, it doesn’t indicate that you’re a very energetic and happy person. In fact, it might be due to you being the exact opposite of that. Many happy and successful don’t laugh unnecessarily.Or, in another case, you might be spending a lot of time with someone who laughs a lot. And you’re probably just giving in to their influence.Also, if you laugh unnecessarily near others, especially near socially anxious or introverted individuals, it can often put them in a very awkward and nervous position. They might be embarrassed and start wondering whether they did something funny, or might just be forced to laugh along with you.All in all, it might indicate nervousness, some form of emotional trauma or distress.In the worst possible case, you might be suffering from Pseudobulbar Affect.
Am I mentally ill for being in love with an anime character?
Since around 2004, I remember when my infatuation with a certain anime character began. Her name is Kagome Higurashi, and is from the series InuYasha. What drew me to the series to begin with, was the fact that I was impressed with the animation quality, especially the character Kagome, her strangely alluring appearance... and I also find Sango hot too. This "crush" if it can be called that, has lasted for almost seven years, and I still don't understand why I'm so obsessed. Now, I'm concerned about my mental health; my sanity. I don't think this obsession is healthy, although I am still attracted to some real girls too. Nevertheless, for almost seven years, it feels like I have been a observer of a relationship that could never happen, because I know that they're not real; just animation, and this is some strange, rather twisted fantasy of mine. Am I OK? Is this just something of a phase I'm still going through, and one that's sort of normal? I'm a 22 year old male, and I don't even watch all that much anime, just several that I'm into, not really new stuff either; whatever has aired on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. As some might be able to tell, my name is from one of their older shows.
What if I am not mentally ill but rather extremely desperate to make people believe that I am mentally ill when I am really not?
Great question. What does your therapist think? People who have mental illness generally do not know they have it and feel very defensive or ashamed if someone even suggests that they do. people who are not mentally ill, generally question themselves when they become worried and seek help. Seeking help is always ok.You could have mild Munchausen’s and may be using a perceived illness to get attention. People with Munchausen’s usually have learned it from a parent with Munchausen’s who used imaginary maladies to get attention. Munchausen’s Mom syndrome is when mothers pretend their children have problems or pretend that their children are sick so they can get attention or use perceived problems with the children to control the other parent.Find a good therapist and ask them what they think.