schizophrenia - is anyone here a suffer?

Hello @RasberryCupcake

You raise important points. I have not studied the 2014 Act bu its on my list of things to do.

I come from an era when they did toss around the Schizophrenia diagnosis a lot ... in 1960s ... and I have known a lot of people with the diagnosis over the years. For me the trauma aspect should be given more weight. All the people had various and unique trauma histories, which is swept away under the one long ominous word.. For me there is always a reason ...

Someone recently posted a youtube about CBT for psychosis ... which seemed helpful.

Take Care

hi @RasberryCupcake I don't feel too comfortable sharing my mental illness details with you as you haven't disclosed any details about your mental illness. Unfortunately, for me that would set up an unequal power dynamic. With respect, before responding to your thread, I question what your motivation is and why you aren't focused on your own mental illness.

Hi @BryanaCamp,

I'm not sure if I'm picking up on some tension here but it sounds like this post around the Mental Health Act might be a touch triggering for you. If you do feel you need support around this please feel free to email us at team@saneforums.com

We do have some self care and conflict resources here: saneforums.org/t5/About-the-forum-including/Forum-Guides/m-p/105963#M1039

Ochre

Hi @Appleblossom ,

I'm not a clinician nor doctor with any experiences on psychosis - CBT for psychosis? I haven't looked into that, but if it's evidence-based practice within the mental health industry who am I to comment. I agree that the hospitals and medical personnel in the 1960s were absolutely horrifying!! It's like a nightmare on "elm street" so to speak. The practices were barbaric and severe in my opinion - but in saying that, I believe Australia, is still one of the few countries today, practicing lobotomy surgeries. Trauma-informed care is medical best practice in my opinion. Care provided in this manner not only incorporates the legislative requirement of 'patient-centered care', it also harnesses compassion, understanding, warmth and IMPORTANTLY, it builds trust! This element is a key factor in patient-doctor relationship & engagement. I guess you would only have to ask yourself when you're in distress, would you like to be treated as though you were human excrement, or would you like to be understood and cared for in a gentle, non-threatening manner? With that being said, I think changes to the Mental Heath Act 2014 is essential.

@BryanaCamp thanks for your message. My motivation in writing this was simply to gain a better understanding of the illness itself. I like learning new things. As I said I'm not too au fait with it - only from the studies/ readings I have undertaken. No real-life experiences.

I'm suffering from deep depression and anxiety, the level it's on at the moment is the worst I've felt. I've been a sufferer now for 2.5 (going on 3) years, end of the year. Before this, I would get the occasional blues - some were better than others. But recently, my experiences & traumas I've had has impacted severely on me.

Hi @RasberryCupcake ,

Everything you have written about sounds like what I need to read right now.

i have been diagnosed with schizophrenia psychosis , I have been put on medication and that’s it , nothing!

All I have is a nurse that likes to give me my injections every month.

I have had lots of trauma in my life , but nobody wants to listen ( Nurse , psychiatrist , Psychologist ),

if I want help , I have to get it myself.

i don’t right much on these columns as I don’t know how to Express myself very well.

Sorry, have I said something wrong? crossed the no-go zone barrier? Yea, I just think too much weight is given to providers. I'm big on human rights issues, always been - I guess with the symposium I read, kinda made me feel sad. That's all.

@blueberrymuffin , how are you feelng? I think you're doing fine. There's nothing with your expressions, at all - I understand and feel where you're coming from. Keep writing, it'll make you a much better writer. 🙂