how can we fight agains psychiatry?
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Why would you want to? True, like any profession they have their nuts. They help millions of people every year. It is one of those things, that if you don't like it, don't use it. Why try to take rights away from others that may benefit?
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Don't fight the delusion.  This will just lead to a circular argument that you can't will.  Confronting the delusion will also serve to legitimize it.  You will also loose the trust of the person in question.  Wait until their meds kick in and they stabilize then discuss the delusions.
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The first step in fighting depression is to understand what it is, how it affects you, and what causes it.\nAnyone can get depression.\nMost people with depression never seek help, even though the majority will respond to treatment. Treating depression is especially important because it affects you, your family, and your work. Some people with depression try to harm themselves in the mistaken belief that how they are feeling will never change. Depression is a treatable illness.   www.depression.com/
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The value of treatment is to offer you a chance to get a little relief from your emotional stress (it is EXHAUSTING to change moods fast, control anger, maintain relationships with family and friends, hold down a job, etc. when all of these goals conflict.) The world isn't easy for anyone, but it's exponentially harder when you're fighting depression, the desire to cut and maim yourself, uncontrollable compulsions, extreme anxiety and miscellaneous other pressures. You can choose not to continue therapy, but honestly you can live a more balanced life. You might have to change doctors a few times, and will DEFINITELY change medications more than a few times. Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance that requires medication to balance. And PTSD can be controlled with therapy. But you have to be willing to work with someone, and be patient. Its a long, hard road. But you have every right to a happier life. And I urge you to pursue it.
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Currently, anti-psychotic medication and behavioral modification treatment are the best options. 'Do-it-yourself' strategies rarely if ever work. Try www.crazymeds.com for more information on a peer to peer level, with links to mental health topics and terminology.
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The fight for my sanity.
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My cause is mental illness, I fight everyday to destigmatize depression, mood instability, and schizophrenia. Some really amazing people suffer with these illnesses.
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who knows .....if we knew we would know how to stop them...I'm sure its just mental illness...lol
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arguing can be healthy but also destructive. you need to know the right way to communiciate
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If you are looking for a serious answer on this one, you really should talk to a physician/specialist dealing in geriatric psychiatric disorders.\n\nHere, your most likely answers are going to be... you still hear the voices but you keep forgetting what they told you to do.
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Honey, deal with the pain. See a psychologist. If an MD gave this to you, throw it away. They are not trained to diagnose and assist in mental issues, psychologists and psychiatrists are. \n\nLook up a psychologist in the phone book. Make sure they are board certified when you call them up. Set up an appointment and start therapy. Don't throw out the drugs until you talk to them since that CAN have a devistating effect neurologically, particularly if you are under 18 (in that case you shouldn't be on depression drugs anyway). THEN if a psychiatrist or psychologist determines you need drugs, follow their orders. Drugs are necessary sometimes...but only if given and monitered by professionals who are specifically geared toward mental health.\n\nYou can do this for yourself as well. Get out and do some yoga. Believe it or not, yoga is a therapy all in itself. I used to be depressed until I started yoga. Anyone can do it, just make sure you have a certified yoga instructor (aka don't just pick up a book and do it, go to a yoga studio). Also, take Alive Multivitamins...they really help me all around. \n\nI am sorry for your loss. Hopefully things will start getting better for you. *hug*
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I am in the same shape as that man due to post traumatic stress. It took a long while for me to get help but recently I went to a phsychiatrist. I think if at all possible you should try and get him to talk to a professional. I had to get to the bottom of what was pissing me off before I could give up the drink and its working. The drinking is jsut Self medication on his part for the depression but you have to convinvce him that with talking and newer medication his quality off life will be better than as a part time drunk "with or without you in it". Peace be with you, Uncle B
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do not be ashamed\nrealizing your problem is half the battle\nyou will not wind up in a loony bin \nyou want help and are intelligent enough to admit it\nyou need to see a psychiatrist who is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication for you\na psychologist is trained to help you cope but is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication\nfind a support group\nsometimes talking to others helps you to understand you are not alone in these matters\na psychiatrist is trained - has heard it all and will not be shocked by anything you say and will not judge you\nif you do not feel secure with your therapist find one you are comfortable with\nbut remember\nyour paranoid feelings may be the reason you do not feel comfortable confiding in anyone\nmeditation or religion are fine but you have a medical condition that thousands of people have and learn to cope with\nso you need medical help\ni wish you all the best\nyou are a good person never forget that or let anyone tell you to the contrary\nyou cannot cure it but can manage it by treatment
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Strange you are thinking about this fact now only, it’s to say when you’re old and married!\nAnyway, there are some methods to fight such mental condition, but it’s not possible to describe them inside this space. If any doctor is a problem for you, there are many good specific books around, and you could try at least.
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Well they try to get them to socialize (go on outings and do activities) but mainly in the us and canada we just dope them (antipsychotics) and put them on the street these days. There is not enough funding for real rehabilitation.  For people who are threats to themselves and others we use things like token economies in institutions teaching them how to work for things that they want and behave for things that they want.  Outside of the instutition people try to arrange jobs that they can do.  Lost of places sponsor PHD and post docs to research schizophrenia....do a pubmed search for whatever therapeutic techniques you are interested in and write to a few professors about doing graduate school with them...assuming you have an undergraduate degree....if you do not have an undergraduate...you will want to do that first.
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These 96 hr holds are ridiculous for mental patients the Dr. don't have time to evaluate them thoroughly and then they turn them back on the streets.  They are like little children and nowhere to go IT IS SAD. Our politicians cut fundings for them.  And their isn't enough hospitals or facilities to take care of them all.  \n  They need facilities and clothing and good evaluations and to be treated humanly.  I guess since most of them don't vote politicians can afford to look the other way.sad but true.
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There really isn't a good answer for this.  I was diagnosed about 6 years ago with clinical depression and was given some medication to take.  It really helped me get back on track so that I could focus on what makes me happy.  If you are not already on meds then you need to start taking them.  The first step is to get back to where you can think clearly and then find a psychologist to talk to about your problems.  \nThe most important thing is to get help with the physical symptoms.  Until you do that, you can't work on the cause effectively.   Best of luck to you!