Why is Mental Health still Taboo to discuss?

[Patty Smyth]

and we have to 'play' in their world.....i.e. if they are in the 50ies, we have to remind ourself...they don't know who we are....and if we look like their mom, sister, etc....they might talk to us using one of their other relative first name ....people taking care of someone with Alzheimer must be people who know the person's life , family, back ground....etc...
thumb up to you Patty for being able to do this for your mom

Yes sometimes my mom thinks I am her sister, Mother, peer, nurse, stranger. You never know what you are going to get but just try to play along.

[lecale]

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[Lynn49]

Yes sometimes my mom thinks I am her sister, Mother, peer, nurse, stranger. You never know what you are going to get but just try to play along.

Oh, Patty, I remember those days...I may have been her sister, one of her best friends from many years ago, and only sometimes her daughter. It's funny, though...she always seemed to light up when our Daughter visited with her...they were so close and shared the same wicked sense of humour...strange, isn't it?

I know what you're going through is tough, but as tough as it is, I can look back now without any regrets about how I cared for her....All the best...Lynn

[TudorChick]

im always listening to uk top 40,because the music is usually upbeat,but i heard this song repetitively,and grew to like it..and it kinda relates to me..

in a way i chose not to do drugs anymore for depression and i like how it feels....i know the song isnt about that but to me i made it mine and now it is my song i play when i am down..it lifts me up...thought i'd share...

[Rika]

My thanks to everyone .... I dont feel alone anymore

[greentires4me]

I was online the other night on a chatroom program I frequent and noticed as I said I had Major Depression and Conversion Disorders the moderator I get this note from them to be "more positive in the room please" in big bolded letters. I thought to myself now hey not everyone is going to be positive 24/7 here as people were asking me questions the PM note still stood out in my mind. I told them frankly I was going to take my conversation elsewhere and thats what I did I left the room and said I was going to take my chit chat elsewhere because I was not wanted there.

Its starting to show that people are less talkative about peoples real problems and more sugar coating things even on this chat site that I frequent...

After having that experience I wonder has anyone else on here had that too...?

[Skippy]

I am in such pain and although the doseage was increased so has the pain! Spring has been the worst ever, especially with dampness.
I haven't been on here because I've retreated back into my own cave. To deal with my own physical and mental health, and also what I physically need to do in the non-virtual world. Things that need to be done are taking longer, and I need to do them. Pain has also brought out the worst in me, and so I need to deal with that too. I'm sorry for unanswered PM's or other messages, and for missing out with those that need help. I know there are many good people here who care for others, and will fill the void.
Thank you my friends, I remember you often.

[Natalka]

Skippy, I've been thinking about you, too - but hoping you were too busy to be on here!
Sorry to learn things aren't going well for you; praying that things soon improve...

[Skippy]

Next week I'm going to a psychiatrist. What should I expect? Would anyone care to share? Feel free to PM if more comfortable.

[lecale]

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[Speckled28]

What should I expect since I'm seeing one next week? Would anyone care to share?

Skippy, I went back a few pages but couldn't figure out who you're seeing next week? Maybe you could clarify?


N.M.....I get it! I had just read that you hurt your shoulder as well so I wasn't sure what kind of appointment we were talking about. I saw someone for about 2 years.........who I didn't find especially helpful. Don't get me wrong she was extremely nice and understanding......but that was about the extent of it. I know several people who have had extremely good results though and absolutely love their doctor. Best of luck!

[Skippy]

I go and see a professional,please remember me in prayer and thought.
Lastly, in a province like Ontario, I find it mind boggling that the system is in such a disarray.