tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post6251266813549417362..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: How is YOUR mental health?Nanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-13188452729560905802014-10-07T07:17:46.422+10:002014-10-07T07:17:46.422+10:00Hi Linnette. Yes the stigma is there there but thi...Hi Linnette. Yes the stigma is there there but things are improving slowly in that area and we still have a long way to go. Thanks for popping in here as I was wondering where you were :-) Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-15824372111086538092014-10-06T23:20:40.677+10:002014-10-06T23:20:40.677+10:00Great post! As the mother of a son dx with sz-affe...Great post! As the mother of a son dx with sz-affective in 1999, I have learned alot over the years dealing with the ups and downs of the disease. It was a life-saver for me, finding other caregivers going thru the same thing, to be there for support and encouragement. Made some life-long friends all over the world. Yes, the stigma is still there regarding MH, but it is getting better finally. NAMI is a great organization here in the US. Keep talking about it.<br />Linnettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-36833033618780397522014-10-02T19:20:43.086+10:002014-10-02T19:20:43.086+10:00Yes, I know the feeling Kathy. It is quite traumat...Yes, I know the feeling Kathy. It is quite traumatising. It doesn't help when families have no idea what is going on. The medicating with drugs is quite common and very unfortunate. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-84626424238806253542014-10-02T17:45:24.026+10:002014-10-02T17:45:24.026+10:00Thanks for your great comment to Nanna Chel's ...Thanks for your great comment to Nanna Chel's great post, Lynda!<br />Blessings, take care....<br /><br />Jeanneke.Jeannekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299956505489827810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-79650579941990950592014-10-02T16:44:10.435+10:002014-10-02T16:44:10.435+10:00Also don't think people realize how much drug ...Also don't think people realize how much drug abuse/addiction is self medication for mental issues, as the mother of a bipolar young man who is a recovering meth addict I know I got a hard education, and if we had known the symptoms and what to watch for earlier we might have been more of a help. If nothing else we would have perhaps been a little easier on ourselves! Mental illness affects the whole family! Great post!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-62838077485459476472014-10-02T13:50:10.902+10:002014-10-02T13:50:10.902+10:00I agree that stigma is still a huge problem but it...I agree that stigma is still a huge problem but it is good to see that mental illness is now being talked about more in the media and celebrities are admitting they are struggling with mental health issues and are seeking treatment. There is still a long way to go though. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-25353307046103813482014-10-02T13:47:32.720+10:002014-10-02T13:47:32.720+10:00Ha ha J. I am sure your mental health is quite goo...Ha ha J. I am sure your mental health is quite good :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-89426213594464353252014-10-02T12:35:19.194+10:002014-10-02T12:35:19.194+10:00Great post Chel. I worked in mental health and add...Great post Chel. I worked in mental health and addictions for many, many years and am closely connected to people who live with mental health symptoms.Stigma is huge, huge, huge. Listen to how people speak about mental illness even when they don't know what they are saying. Stigma is one reason people do not seek help. Thanks for reminding people to do that :)Vee's Easy Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687845145787430380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-73035987970491659622014-10-02T10:35:33.646+10:002014-10-02T10:35:33.646+10:00Not too bad. Makes it much less hazardous for inn...Not too bad. Makes it much less hazardous for innocent bystanders.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601154555210668680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-31186978675780790982014-10-02T09:46:37.451+10:002014-10-02T09:46:37.451+10:00Yes Lynda, Carers' Week is coming up so I plan...Yes Lynda, Carers' Week is coming up so I plan to do a post about carers then and the need for them to have support. I know exactly how you feel. I would say the majority of Carers have had to go on medication themselves in order to cope as many become depressed. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-79241630089688153232014-10-02T09:09:27.092+10:002014-10-02T09:09:27.092+10:00Here Here... Great Post Chel. The word Asperge...Here Here... Great Post Chel. The word Aspergers is thrown around everywhere these days but so few actually understand what it is and how Aspie's perceive the world. Depression is only part of it and mostly this comes from their confusion in social situations and the lack of understanding from others. Because they look normal and in their own fields are often geniuses, few understand how a simple exchange with another person can leave them so bewildered and misunderstood. <br /><br />What i would like to say is consideration needs to be given also to those that are caring for people with mental illness. Most people have no idea how hard is to face this every day and night. My son regularly comes and talks to me and asked me to do things at 3am while im sleeping. I've told him i need to sleep so i can work but at the time he doesn't remember, he just has an immediate need. I'm not asking for sympathy but asking that you look at the people who are carers and not criticize them or throw out ad hoc suggestions which suggests they could do better. Sometimes they are on the brink of collapse into depression themselves. Love my little white pills. 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