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Originally Posted by Joukai  My advice is to never, and I repeat, never use a mental disorder as a crutch.
Through all of my short life I've dealed with people that suffered from bipolar disorder, to schizofrenia and whatnot. A pattern that emerges is that people accept that they are sick and start accepting their state.
"I am very, very sad. It is OK because I have a disorder."
"It's OK to scream and shout because I'm not normal."
"It's OK to waste my life because I have clinical history."
"It's OK to wallow in self pity because my body is conditioned to do so."
Never think like this.
More than the name of a disease, more than a bunch of pills, more than some rotulated ill individual, you are a strong person. That's the bottom line. Remember it.
Best wishes, Chado. |
I don't think I use it as a crutch. At least I would hope not. But who's to tell? Though there are days I don't want to leave the house, but usually I do, just so I can look for employment. As far as clinical stuff goes... its new to me in my life. I think some sort of acceptance of the state is necessary if one wants help with it, so I'm not really sure where you are going with that? I used to deny this; but I developed outward symptoms, such as
involuntary ticks, and vocalization. I must stress the word
involuntary. But I've gained some control of them, because I really worked hard to. Living with this is hard work. I don't wish anybody to go through this. But I've got no choice, since it came upon me, or it was there all along... just hiding until the right thing triggered it. Either way, I've got to deal with it now. Therapy is too far off. I have to wait another week. I just hope I make it through this week.
WOLFGANG: I wish it was just ADHD that I deal with. ADHD is nothing compared to the Anxiety thing.