Roll Call 34

Not This second....

[QUOTE=Atypical_Disaster;3978433]I was talking about mental illness, schizophrenia specifically. You completely misunderstood my post.[

It wasn't intentional. In epilepsy, we use the acronym "sz" to refer to seizures. I always have to think about it when I see it hear and realize that many here use sz to refer to schizophrenia. But since the subject of seizures was specifically brought up in the conversation with SometimesP, I thought "straight sz" was a layman's reference to epilepsy.

Again, I did not intentionally "completely misunderstand" your post.

Yeah, I get all that.. but I think I remember you having been diagnosed with temporal lobe seizures in the past or something? Anyway, in that context, I just think it's important to not be too quick to rule it out.. especially if the end result is that you can get meds that resolve some of your bothersome symptoms. And I get what you're saying about AED's being used for bipolar. My daughter takes Lamictal. However, I'm not so sure that the AED's used for bipolar are necessarily the ones that best treat simple partial seizures. So.. having a correct diagnosis would certainly be more ideal.

Well we'll see I'm getting the EEG the 16th....it's not the works but if something shows up we'll go from there. Plus at this point I think I'm for sure having active psychosis so it's not going to help me get off my AP....no past dx of seizures of any kind, a couple of others did though....

I think I'm having visuals that are indistinguishable from reality and I started having the delusion I was faking everything for a bit so it's clear there is some psychosis...

And you really think they are going to give it to you? In the US they are supposed to check on mental health history, and you would be rejected here. I'd be really surprised if you're able to get it.

the main thing is its not a good idea

[QUOTE=Crescent Moon;3980236]Oh don't worry, I know you didn't intend it!

Seems everyone here is either a night owl or over the other side of the pond! I always go to bed around 10pm these days... no matter how late I go to bed I'm usually only dozing after 4ish.

Good luck.

I'm not so fussed about the computers, I prefer using Windows but I do love the other products. I've had an iPod mini, nano chromatic, iPod touch & now I've got the full package with a white 5S. I also have an iPad Mini 2.

Absolutely love the fingerprint sensor on the phone! So much better than using a passcode. Also useful that it's got a good camera as it means I can take nice photos even when I don't have my DSLR with me.

I don't know where I'd be without technology... I guess I don't haven't had much going for me the past few years & it gives me things to do. Thankful for that much.

Very true. I couldn't imagine being without my iPhone, had it for almost a year now.

It does get better, there will always be times where things are bad but they will improve too.

I'm learning now that this is indeed a life long illness & it's a long road to recovery, whether that be complete or just managing the symptoms.



I had this problem until I started smoking again.I was in a reasonable mood but I just felt nothing.

Smoking seems to be a double edged sword, never mind my asthma. It helps me think a little clearer, allows me to ignore the voices a bit (although they are just as loud) & improves the apathy but it seems to bring out some of the other symptoms.

Even thinking back to when I was on antipsychotics & smoking 20 a day... I always would talk to myself & pace whilst/just after smoking. I'm guessing it's a good thing I'm not drinking caffeine at the moment.

Crescent - I don't know if they check that here.
Then again it's not like the police would do anything to help.

I'm really ****ing pissed.

Why???

My solicitor not even trying yesterday.

All the stalkers just mocking me, because they know everyone else just thinks I'm sick.

That's why.

Right I need 2 people to act as referees for the police to even think about it.
I don't have 2 people to ask. So my hope of owning a gun is over.

hey everyone i feel like complete and utter sh_t. i havent been sleeping and i have a migraine.

Smoking...so many cigarettes. Well, rollies actually. Cannot afford damn cigarettes. €9.50 a pack, that's like $12.30usd. Madness, that's the real madness here, MADNESS.

Ok I'm done now.

How much are smokes in the States?

mine are 5 dollars a pack

Well they don't call here the 'rip off Republic' for nothing. :P

What do you smoke? I'm on Amber Leaf tobacco at the moment but Marlboro Gold are my go to, mmmm sweet terrible Marlboro

You dont need a gun. period.
i dont know how many times we all can tell you this is getting out of hand.
this is gonna gonna get out of hand to the point of you ending up in prison and your gonna look back and probably regret it.

you really need meds bad.

i dont understand kureha. if its getting to this point why arent you taking meds?
you always tell ME to take my meds. why cant you take yours?

KUREHA you're not going to get a gun, so I wouldn't worry about any risk.

English gun laws are pretty much the same as here, unless you have farmers land to shoot on, are registered with a gun club or have a hunting license you're not going to get a license. There are many more factors that come into it but they're just a few.

To the people of this forum: I wouldn't worry about her getting a gun, it's not going to happen.

Now if you knew someone with a gun, well that's a different story.

Edit: Just to add, I was thinking in a similar way a few years ago when I was about 15. I mentioned it (very vaguely) in school to my guidance counsellor and they called the police who took my fathers gun off him because of the risk. This is how super cautious they are and given your diagnosis and CTO, not going to happen.

The gun would have been helpful, doesn't matter now though.

Newtus - I am taking my meds, I only missed this week. My doctor doesn't give me the chance to stop taking it.
I discharged myself from the CMHT, I don't if that worked though, because its part of my CTO conditions.

It depends on where you are. In my area they're pretty cheap, about $5.00 a pack. But downtown they're like $10.00 a pack, ridiculous!

That's what I smoke, HA HA.

i smoke Marlboro NXT. used to smoke camel #9s.

still trying to quit smoking tho

Yeah I'm trying to cut back... it's hard. Pfft.

this is why i never tell them i have guns in the house. its none of their buisness taking guns off my family because of me.

i just need to know not to use them. its hhard not to but hey i try