[Middman]

Hi Everyone!
I must say since Ive joined this web site. It has helped some to see other people with problems like mine, I guese Im not such a freak after all.I dont take meds or seek therapy.I did that for many years. I now hide the things that are wrong with me, and WOW, There are so many different labels doctors have for whats wrong with us now. Im deppressed see things,(Shaddow people)hear voices, Nightmares Once in awile a Anxiety attack, But I can even hide that, Took years of practice. Heart still races but can hide being nervouse durring the attack. Well good luck to all,and THANKS!

(((((((Middman)))))))
Sending you hugs, if that's OK.

I suppose you have found what you believe works best for you. Do you feel good though, at this point? You say you hide your issues...does that make you feel good or bad? If it feels bad, maybe professional help wouldn't be such a bad idea.

I know with one of my issues that we share (seeing shadow people), there's really no way for me to get rid of that. They usually only show themselves during times of great stress. But, it helped me to talk to my doctors about the shadow people, to have them listen. Sometimes just having someone to chat with regularly makes a big difference.

[SophiaG]

I only see shadow people when I drink too much caffeine

haha. Welcome to PC!

[Middman]

Originally Posted by melissa.recovering

(((((((Middman)))))))
Sending you hugs, if that's OK.

I suppose you have found what you believe works best for you. Do you feel good though, at this point? You say you hide your issues...does that make you feel good or bad? If it feels bad, maybe professional help wouldn't be such a bad idea.

I know with one of my issues that we share (seeing shadow people), there's really no way for me to get rid of that. They usually only show themselves during times of great stress. But, it helped me to talk to my doctors about the shadow people, to have them listen. Sometimes just having someone to chat with regularly makes a big difference.

Well I have talked to my sister and wife about certain things, And get a funny look from them, So I just dont talk about it, Doctors and meds are to expensive and dont think it will ever go away, So why pay them? I did for a long time. And Im still this way.Not saying it doesnt help some people. Had a therapist tell me once,,,There is no magic pill thats going to make it all go away.

Originally Posted by Middman

Well I have talked to my sister and wife about certain things, And get a funny look from them, So I just dont talk about it, Doctors and meds are to expensive and dont think it will ever go away, So why pay them? I did for a long time. And Im still this way.Not saying it doesnt help some people. Had a therapist tell me once,,,There is no magic pill thats going to make it all go away.

It's tough to try to open up to others, and just get funny looks, isn't it? :/ Sadly, this is a reality with some people. For example, I once opened up to a friend about my hallucinations, and they said "That's so cool! I wish I had hallucinations!". I had no idea what to say to that, because they are scary to experience...and I felt hurt by that comment.

What matters most is that you are coping well. And if you feel that you are coping well, then kudos to you. That's all we can try our best, is to cope with the resources that we've got.

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Hello Midman,

Glad you like it here. Just popping in to see how you are doing and how you are?

[Middman]

Originally Posted by melissa.recovering

It's tough to try to open up to others, and just get funny looks, isn't it? :/ Sadly, this is a reality with some people. For example, I once opened up to a friend about my hallucinations, and they said "That's so cool! I wish I had hallucinations!". I had no idea what to say to that, because they are scary to experience...and I felt hurt by that comment.

What matters most is that you are coping well. And if you feel that you are coping well, then kudos to you. That's all we can try our best, is to cope with the resources that we've got.

I had clicked on your link and read about Hospitalization, Good or Bad, When I was a teen, And my father had great insurance, I was in and out 3 times. Of course I loved it, Had a pool table, Anything you wanted to eat. Felt protected there.They would tell my parents I needed to be there while they tried me on new meds. Since then Ive tried new meds where I didn't need to be in a hospital, It seems to me this place was all about the money. But then one day when the insurance ran out They sent me to a state funded mental institution. It was horrible!! They gave me Haldol, Which made my eyes roll back, (Side effect) I lied my way out of there, I said I didn't see or hear things anymore. They still kept me a month. Thinking back now. I hate Hospitals that are for luxury. And the upper class. Poor or low income patients go threw a whole different process, That's often miserable. This is just what I experienced, Others may have different views.