Mental Health Awareness

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MENTAL HEALTH

Because it concerns and matters to everyone.

It is safe to assume that as a platform of musical expression in a competitive environment that are fundamentally the song contests, issues can arise in everyone and bring to light the struggles each and everyone suffers in their deep, inner worlds. Issues that can at worst implode a volcano of emotions upon others that haven't foreseen the cause and symptoms of such. Hence, this thread, based loosely on the Sexuality thread that found great relevance.

This is by no means a substitute to licensed and professional medical health
and more of an open platform to express and create awareness of stories that are increasingly more concerning.

DISORDERS.

Down below is a list of disorders as classified by the DSM, in simplified form.
I beg you to not diagnose yourself, let a professional do that.

Common Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Alcohol/Substance Abuse
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Social Anxiety Phobia

There is a varying degree of Dissociative Disorders, Eating Disorders, Sexual Disorders and Sleep Disorders (such as Insomnia) with different labels associated underneath them respectively.

Personality Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder


Developmental disorders
Intrusive disorders affecting a child's health include but are not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's, Autistic Disorder, & Rett's), Attachment Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Reading Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Stuttering and Tourette's Disorder.

Other areas of concern may include various phobias, Alzheimer's Disease, Gender Dysphoria, Parkinson's Disease, Somatic Symptom Disorder and Trichotillomania out of many.

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PREVENTION!

There are various treatment options, not just a handful of varieties to pick. It really comes down to the severity and kind of pain you are suffering, the vastness of the disorders and if it is intertwined with other, complicated diagnoses.

There's different kinds of medication, psychotherapy techniques and medication to name a few.

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IT'S WORTH LIVING!

If you struggle with suicidal behaviours or thoughts,
do not shy away from seeking help!

List of international hotlines

Never feel guilty for the desire of venting at someone you are able to trust!
As a community we can not offer medical success, but more than one ear to listen to.
Contact any staff member if you experience hardship, they are trustful individuals.

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For any more questions address me directly, I left out many aspects of a vast topic that really takes time to sink in.

[ROBERT 💙]

I'm perfecty okay with openly admitting - I have mental health issues.

I would say though, in comparison to a year ago, I'm a lot more controlled with my emotions.

So, I have epilepsy which is mainly caused by anxiety disorder.

Then due to circumstances regarding the death of my sister and what actually happened on that day, I have clinical depression and Complex-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - complex because I have flashbacks, feelings of shame/guilt, panic attacks, sudden mood changes.

But in comparison to a year ago, I'm a lot more controlled that I have been since it happened in 2015.


It will be actually one year on the 14th of November that I contemplated suicide and then the 15th November - I went to the GP (General Practice) Doctor to seek medical help.

I was then tested with the telephone question exam that we have in the UK and I'm still on the waiting list for therapy.

However, one year on from 14/11/17 - I don't want to commit suicide. I actually want to live.

I made a commitment with my Doctor last year that to tackle my emotions and depression, we would use something as an outlet that I use for comfort all the time, which obviously for me is language acquisiton.

So I made an agreement with my Doctor that I would self-teach myself a language. Which I've now been doing for over a year with studying Korean.

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I actually made but didn't make public a video on my channel yesterday about the loss of someone close to you.

You don't have to watch it.

SPOILER: Click to show

[alex(a)bg]

I was diagnosed with MDD (major depressive disorder) and an anxiety disorder back in December 2017. I know it may sound like sheer lunacy because I may appear harsh and emotionless on the Messenger chat but the reality is that I'm not and I guess it is some coping mechanism? (sorry, I almost failed psychology in school : D).

I was homeschooled in 8th grade because of my chemotherapy. I became very isolated and I didn't have any friends, because I had moved to another school. When in 9th grade I returned to school nobody made effort to come meet me which very hurt me. I've seen a lot of therapists and in my experience, they are a waste of time and money. Maybe the problem is in me or in them. Just, no therapist has been able to help me. One therapist actually recommended to my mum to take me to a psychiatrist. So she did. I stayed in a clinic for a week and during that time my parents made everything possible to move me to another school. I eventually moved to another school and to be honest, I finally felt at the right place. I still pay a monthly visit to a psychiatrist. I've taken a lot of pills - citalopram, brintellix, lemilvo, adderall and my lovetrittico , haha I'm not gloryfying pills but trittico makes me fall asleep faster.  

Since then, I feel like I've truly blossomed as an individual. I'm no longer shy and I'm not scared of people anymore. There were moments when I couldn't even go outside or to the store for example. But now I go out partying, go out with my boyfriend and I finally got to live the stereotypical teenage life. I still need to visit a therapist but I refuse due to my previous experiences. 

I also think I might have Narcissistic personality disorder but I don't wannt to self diagnose myself. 

[Argüello]

So glad to see this kind of support, as I had some problems of myself in the past I wish I had someone to talk to,so if anyone needs someone to talk to,I will be happy to hear you

[Logan]

Thanks Dennis for making this thread, I may not actually suffer from any of these conditions but I know so many people who do and I see the importance of the awareness. Especially on a forum like this where people have been bullied in the past and present which can impact on people’s mental health.

[Ｂ３ＳＴＢＥＡＴＳ]

Some years ago, I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). I have problems opening myself to people, at school I'm alone, I have friends but few to talk to. True story
Fortunately, I'm leaving little by little. Total, I was diagnosed about five years ago. Every time I feel like another individual.

Although I admit that I had a small depression due to the fights my parents had (I even thought about killing myself, I did not want them to fight). Currently, much of the year my father works in another region that is very far from where I live.


I'm 16 and I still have a lot to live.


And I encourage people who are having a bad season. Do not worry, look at the end of the tunnel and look for the light of the good life, but do not look for the light of the end. We can all.

[Wysteria]

just realized this thread is open. I don't have any diagnosed disorders but I feel like I suffer from anxiety and mood swings a lot in my daily life. I don't want to openly say what disorders I think I could have as obv they are all self-diagnosis and not legit so I would rather not offend anyone thinking I have these disorders when in reality I possibly just going to some growing up periods and prob loneliness and self-doubt that could reflect on me having some symptoms of disorders mentioned in this thread. I just wanna say that no matter what disorder or syndrome you have, you are still beautiful in your own way and don't let you demons take over you. You are born to be perfect. Don't let lil things such as mental illness or bullying get you down of your own perfection. You live your life and don't let anyone ruin it for you. I am still in the process of learning about myself and getting mentally stronger and courage and I am tired of being of people telling me bad stuff and treating me as shit and thus making me feel like one. I sometimes wanted to run away from outside world, I was afraid of communication with ppl and I hated the way I act uncontrollably sometimes. I often regret the actions I do and words I say and sometimes went from ultra-happy annoying person to depressive person but I don't want to feel like a puppet of other people. My goal is to make the best of my life and to push myself not to feel down when I feel like everyone around hates me or ignores me or the fact that I hardly have friends. I think you don't get friends on a daily basis, friend is a person who would do everything for you and just the fact I haven't find such a person so far that doesn't mean I should feel awful or feel like I am the one who is at fault. I don't think anyone should blame themselves for other treating them as shit. Be Yourself and don't let anyone drag you down cause you are born this way.

P.S sorry for the essay

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[ROBERT 💙]

@garameaning

Thank you for opening up and sharing your personal experiences

[inactivo (nq era)]

Thanks for making this thread