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Jimi the rat
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I've had several over the years but last one 8-9 years ago or so. Especially one was really cool, very clever, she rode on my shoulder almost everywhere I went. She was friendly from the day I got her, even if she never had been handled. I don't have them anymore because it is difficult how short lifespans they have. But I had about 15 over time, plus my friend's rats that shared space with mine, so maybe 30 in all.
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I can’t even do volunteering as I’m just not well enough to. I also live in a rural coastal area which is very isolated and hours away from the city. Our children are all grown up & have left home along with many friends that have also moved a long way away. There aren’t many social events to go to. Those that they do have I don’t feel comfortable going to. Mainly because of socioeconomic reasons. In other words I feel looked down upon because I don’t work. Along with all my “invisible disabilities” that nobody can see nor understand. If it wasn’t for my husband I would have given up years ago. Problem is after years of traumatic health events with me have taken their toll on him now. He’s also been diagnosed with Bipolar, Major Depression & Anxiety Disorder. Sometimes it’s so tough that we both feel like giving up literally....know what I mean? I wish you luck with Meet UPS etc I really do. I’ve thought of starting one myself out here? But don’t think I have reliable enough physical health to carry through with it. If not for my physical health problems I could do it. I feel so frustrated as once I had a successful career and lots of confidence. However after so much sickness over the years, life has gradually chipped it all away. Sorry to sound so down but I truly am. I wish you all the best with your socialising! __________________ ___________________________________________ BIPOLAR, PTSD, Prone to Major Depression & Anxiety. Multiple chronic pain problems & autoimmune disorders. Life's a struggle we all realise that but I’m still here after half a century now. Every day is still a challenge but somehow we can always survive with compassion, strength and love. I wish everyone here on Psych Central all the best always. |
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There is a "drop in center" a couple blocks from where I live where I can socially meet up with others with mental illness, but I have to stick close to my husband... There are activities in my apartment building too but well I'm almost afraid to make friends. . the little old ladies confronted me and said "do you have Asperger's, all of us were wondering" and knowing I'm so different people notice hurts me
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Jimi the rat
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Now I don't know if you have aspergers, but I kind of guess you do, since your pic of yourself quite looks like... me! You look more like me than ANY of my relatives!!! IDK, but that is just awesome. Being different shouldn't be a bad thing, but for it to be a good thing one must first feel included. We all need that, to be accepted and be in a context. Some people confuse inclusion with being similar to others, but that doesn't have to be true at all. You sound like an awesome person and I feel bad that they felt it was OK to say such thing to you. I'd even feel threatened, like "WE all were wondering..." Like, what? Talk about them creating an us and them feeling. Having strong interests and passions is rare, and I feel it's so cool when someone is really passionate about something. Even if it's not what I'm interested in. My own passions are starting to wear off so... yea. __________________ |
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I had a public meltdown and they asked me after it happened but they said they suspected very soon after i moved into the building... I have very strong passions which is like the most aspie-like trait I have... the ladies actually are familiar with autistics and one of them says I behave very similarly to her grandson with Asperger's. She wants to get me a weighted vest to help calm me.
There is an Asperger's lady in this building too who hangs out with the same ladies I mentioned above who sometimes talks to me, she thinks I'm Asperger's too lol Once I went to a bipolar support group, first time I attended, I open my mouth to introduce myself and I get interrupted and a random lady asked "are you autistic too?" Anyway many mental health professionals and therapists have said it too even, but I've never had a "formal" evaluation and my insurance wouldn't fully cover the cost. Closest I've had was a therapist highly suspecting and giving me the AQ test and RAADS-R and advising testing based on the results. Taking the AQ and RAADS R online and other quizzes, I always test in the autistic range. But the cooccuring mental illness complicates things... __________________ It's as simple as I love birds...
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Jimi the rat
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But yea I can still understand it is emotional if people keeps pointing it out. I would think what the hell do I have a badge saying it or what's going on? It would be strange if people just picked it up like that. I usually pass below people's aspie radar, but that is because I think my ADD shows more. And for sure, mental illness mixed into it does complicate things! I have so many diagnoses that there aren't even enough boxes on my profile page for all of them. It's weird because I feel rather sane... And knowing what is what. I think for example my sleep issues and my physical illness are somehow connected to aspergers and ADD. What a mess.. LOL. __________________ |
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Does anyone have experience starting a group like this? Not necessarily for those with mental illness but for those who may know someone or live with someone with mental illness also.
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