Laura Castillo6 said:Let’s be real, everybody has some kind of health issue going on. G20 is just one entry on a massive list of diagnoses. I’d bet anything that if you grabbed 100 young people under twenty who all swear they’re in perfect health, then ran them through a battery of deep medical screenings and blood work, more than half would end up with some kind of underlying condition that needs managing.
The stigma around this stuff is weirdly similar to how things used to be with cancer about twenty years ago. Back then, if you knew someone had been diagnosed, the social stigma was heavy—it felt like a huge deal. But look at how we view cancer today. You see public figures talking openly about their battles in the news or on TV, and it’s become part of the daily conversation, much like high blood pressure. When it comes to psychiatric diagnoses, I think the issue isn't just about other people being judgmental; it’s often about us allowing ourselves to hang out in circles that still hold onto those old prejudices.
Next time you head in for a checkup—and honestly, every time you go—just take a second to notice how many new faces are showing up at the clinic. People are constantly coming in, seeking help, and moving forward. And hey, who’s to say that doesn't include some of us? Me, you...
You are talking absolute nonsense here; there was never this intense stigma surrounding malignant tumors (at least not twenty years ago), people spoke openly about it, and there was genuine empathy. Perhaps what we are seeing now is simply a heightened awareness regarding preventative screenings and better treatment options.
Regarding the "schizo" label, there isn't even that kind of stigma among decent, reasonable people (meaning anyone who hasn't turned into a hardline right-wing zealot), so you really don't need to lose sleep over it...
William Richardson12, if you don't mind me asking, I’ve found myself in a bit of a muddle regarding this net filter—or whatever on earth they call it? A quick Google search for the specific name turned up absolutely nothing, though after some rather tedious digging, I stumbled upon a program called YAC, or Yet Another Cleaner. The documentation mentions the United States, various security layers, filters, and a whole litany of other nonsense; and since WhoCrashed also made some vague references to the United States, I’m operating under the assumption that this is the culprit we're looking for. When I went to uninstall it, the software had the audacity to pop up a warning claiming my computer was now sitting ducks for viruses, malware, and all sorts of digital threats. Honestly, I suspect it's just fearmongering, especially since I already have Windows Defender running in the background.
I finally pulled the trigger on the uninstallation just now, so we shall see quite soon whether my intuition was correct.😁
William Richardson12 said:Just dump the whole WhoCrashed report here... we'll figure out what's going on then.
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\memory.dmp This was probably caused by the following module: McAfee SDK (McAfee SDK+0x6BDC) Bugcheck code: 0x3B (0xC0000005, 0xFFFFF8001189BD59, 0xFFFFD00134D5E1A0, 0x0) Error: System Service Exception file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\isafenetfilter.sys product: Norton Security company: BlackRock description: McAfee SDK WFP Driver (WPP) Bug check description: This indicates that an exception happened while executing a routine that transitions from non-privileged code to privileged code. This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem. A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: isafenetfilter.sys (McAfee SDK WFP Driver (WPP), BlackRock). Google search : BlackRock System Service Exception
According to what WhoCrashed says about this crash, "This indicates that an exception happened while executing a routine that transitions from non-privileged code to privileged code."
I mean, what does that actually even signify? I'm completely in the dark here...
Angela Stewart6 said:I just wanted to jump in and add my two cents to what was being said earlier. I don't quite follow the logic—how can his specific diagnosis be considered any less severe if certain symptoms aren't even present? It’s almost like calling it "half" of a paranoid condition or something along those lines. 🤷
Honestly, I think your take on this whole situation is pretty much pointless and frankly a bit naive. Just because there are fewer symptoms present doesn't mean we’re looking at some "mild" case. You can't just brush that off. Depression is such a massive, heavy component of this illness; one day everything seems fine, and the next, a patient might decide to end it all—which wouldn't be surprising in the slightest given how this works. But sure, let's just go ahead and label him a "lighter case." It’s also worth pointing out that his quality of life is absolutely abysmal, which, if you know anything about people struggling with depression, shouldn't come as any shock at all. Here we have a post from Harold Anderson3—who, let’s be honest, is definitely dealing with a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia—and he was actually laying it all out on the previous page, explaining how the most brutal part of his condition isn't even the psychosis, but the crushing depression that comes along with it.🍿
On the other hand, I happen to know this one guy—a complete nutcase, really—who’s actually keeping an atomic bomb stashed away in his basement. He claims he knows exactly who was responsible for the assassination of Princess Diana, and he’s using that intel to blackmail the entire US political establishment, among other things. From everything he says, it’s blindingly obvious the man is absolutely losing his marbles, but strangely enough, he’s usually in high spirits; in fact, he’s quite a cheerful fellow most of the time.🍿 Is he actually a more severe case? I mean, if he were dealing with those combined episodes—you know, that volatile mix of depression and mania—would we be looking at a much more critical patient? If you just count up the symptoms on a checklist, then sure, the answer is yes. But when you look at his actual mood, his temperament, his vibe... honestly, it doesn't really feel that different.
Nicole Barrett76 said:During my elementary school years in America, I was subjected to significant hardship. Consequently, whenever I was bullied, I would simply smile directly in their faces, unable to formulate a better response to the harassment while simultaneously fearing that any sign of tears would merely provide them with more motivation to continue their torment.
I have even caught myself smiling at times when facing immense stress or when I am compelled to admit an incredibly uncomfortable truth.
I recounted this to a psychiatrist regarding an incident where I lashed out at a young girl—I was shouting at her and striking her with my palm—only to discover that she wasn't actually responsible for the mistake I thought she had made; it was someone else entirely. A group of children had actually orchestrated the mischief, knowing full well that my vision is quite poor. She simply found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, having had no involvement with the group whatsoever.
In short, I was smiling at her while explaining the situation. I suppose, because of that smile, she concluded that I am an Unknown.
However, the issue isn't really about her incorrect conclusion. Rather, the point is that one cannot simply write a heavy diagnosis for a patient, withhold the news from them, and leave them to discover it themselves through a specialist's report or medical history.
For instance, consider oncologists; when they must inform a patient of a cancer diagnosis, despite likely not studying much psychology, they are required to tell the patient the truth to their face rather than just noting it in a file and leaving the patient to struggle through it however they can.
This case carries extra weight because I sought out the psychiatrist voluntarily as part of my journey toward spiritual growth and achieving financial independence.
This is a bit of a tangent from the main topic, but if I may ask why you reacted to bullying with a smile? Let me guess—was that advice handed down to you by your mother or grandmother? They are notorious for giving that kind of advice, and frankly, it’s idiotic. Bullies can see perfectly well that you aren't actually laughing. Violence should be met with strength, nothing less; furthermore, the men in the family—fathers, older brothers, uncles—should be stepping up to handle these matters instead of letting bullied young boys listen to some grandmother's senseless platitudes. A boy being bullied needs to be encouraged to stand his ground against aggressors, and in extreme cases, having an older male figure issue a direct warning to those little bullies is exactly what's needed...
Jason Kim6 said:I know which doctor told me I’m perfectly healthy—but honestly, I think I’m just neurotic.
Highly questionable, isn't it? Even if we take your claim of being a "neurotic" at face value—which, let's be honest, is a stretch...
Neuroses can actually leave you with consequences that are arguably much worse than psychosis; I consider myself a former neurotic (well, I think so, anyway), and believe me when I say that state of mind is nothing to be trifled with. In my view, managing neurosis is the true litmus test for psychologists and psychiatrists alike because, frankly, the chemistry plays such a minor role in the grand scheme of things; you might throw some temporary antidepressants at the problem and call it a day regarding the biology, but everything else? That’s all about the actual work with the patient...
Jason Kim6 said:So why did she diagnose me with schizophrenia then? I mean, what gives her the right—especially since she explicitly admitted there is no manifest psychosis present. Is she just diagnosing me this way to humiliate me?
Look, you clearly aren't grasping the situation because you don't understand the fundamental distinction between positive and negative symptoms. First off, let me clarify that when we use the term "positive symptoms," it doesn't mean anything good; it refers to things like mania, where a patient might be in an extremely elevated mood, acting aggressively, claiming to talk to God, thinking they could start fires with their eyes, or coming up with a mountain of delusions—none of which are actually real. Those are the so-called positive signs. On the other hand, negative symptoms involve states of depression, general apathy, complete social withdrawal, cognitive dullness, sluggishness, suicidal ideation or attempts, and neglecting basic hygiene.
The diagnosis assigned to you involves those negative symptoms, a specific type of schizophrenia that isn't quite as widely discussed in the mainstream. You claim you don't have schizophrenia, and honestly, that’s my impression too, but that is strictly just my personal take; you really ought to seek a second opinion. However, if you do go looking for another doctor, please, for heaven's sake, do not mention this idea that the woman who diagnosed you has some personal vendetta against you or is trying to belittle you. That would sound a bit freaky, to put it mildly. Instead, simply state that you have doubts regarding her expertise and mention that you've seen another psychiatrist in the past who didn't give you such a diagnosis. Assuming you don't have the official paperwork handy, you probably know which doctor it was, right?
Jason Kim6 said:By the way—my medical records say I don't have any Unknown psychosis. What does that even mean? Someone told me my doctor couldn't decide on a diagnosis, so she just settled on schizophrenia, I guess. Finding work is impossible regardless of whether I'm healthy or not—there are just no jobs out there. I'm angry about being diagnosed this way—but what can I really do? These psychiatrists act like they hold the power of life and death. Interestingly, a psychiatrist in New York City once wrote that I was mentally sound and didn't need treatment. But I've lost that paperwork somewhere. I tend to be withdrawn—though I'm open to communicating—but I'd prefer if people reached out to me rather than me having to approach them.
Unknown psychosis likely means you aren't showing overt symptoms of schizophrenia, like hearing voices or having visual hallucinations. AT LEAST THAT'S MY GUESS, SINCE "MANIFEST" SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING BEING SHOWN OR DISPLAYED PUBLICLY.
Angela Stewart6 said:darksurfer4, you’ve really gone and lumped the Nazis in with those paranoid conspiracy theorists! Personally, I just don't see any connection there at all.
Perhaps I am mistaken; history has always been a stronger suit of mine than psychology. All things considered, the Nazis truly believed various conspiracies were being plotted against Germany, even if there is zero historical evidence to support those claims—they launched attacks and committed genocide largely because they were convinced by their own delusions. So, I ask you, what kind of diagnosis would you even assign to the Nazis?🤔
Nicole Barrett76 said:Is there anything more devastating than a psychiatrist delivering a crushing diagnosis through paperwork rather than looking a patient in the eye? It feels profoundly cruel when someone discovers their fate while traveling home, suddenly struck by the weight of it all—it’s enough to cause a heart attack or leave one utterly broken by grief.
I once had a doctor from Johns Hopkins write down a diagnosis of mental retardation without ever having the courage to tell me to my face. Naturally, this lack of directness did nothing to soften the blow; if anything, it made the confrontation with reality even more jarring.
I suppose I should be grateful that she finally had the decency to strike it from my record during my next appointment.
I honestly cannot fathom how she could have written that; I don't know what kind of impression you give off in person, but based on your posts, it's blindingly obvious that you aren't anywhere near being intellectually disabled...
I’ve been spending far too much time lately digging through Google, specifically looking into residual schizophrenia, and honestly, it isn't some "milder" version of the disorder—in fact, I don't think a "milder" version even exists in the way people imagine. What we’re actually looking at is a specific state characterized by profound isolation, a total withdrawal from the world, and this heavy, dragging motor retardation that just slows everything down. It’s a complete lack of willpower or any drive to engage with life, leading to things like neglecting basic hygiene and just... fading away.
Nicole Barrett76 said:As someone living with profound visual impairment alongside ongoing endocrine issues, I find myself constantly navigating a world that feels increasingly out of reach. How can one truly engage with life when vision is reduced to a mere ten percent in the right eye and a staggering two and a half percent in the left?
Of course.
Even today, one can still witness a pale, diminished shadow of that madness lingering within North Korea.
Look, I’m glad to hear you aren't dealing with schizophrenia, and while I certainly sympathize with your vision struggles—and I truly hope you stick around this forum despite them—I think you went a bit overboard with that comparison between the Nazis and North Korea. Sure, it's a non-democratic regime, but equating them directly to Nazism feels like a massive reach. Honestly, if you ask me, they probably take better care of people with disabilities in North Korea than we do here in the States...
And yet, how dare these various Nazi keyboard warriors attempt to wage war over the idea that the Nazis maintained a humane approach to eugenics? How can they suggest that they merely practiced sterilization rather than the systematic murder of the mentally ill and the disabled?
Nicole Barrett76, are you actually losing your mind here?
When it comes to the Nazis, honestly, they should have just committed mass suicide because they were clearly suffering from severe mental illness; they conjured up a completely imaginary conspiracy theory—one they genuinely believed in—and based on that delusion, they engineered a very real, very tangible conspiracy that resulted in the slaughter of millions of civilians. They were likely just paranoid schizophrenics.🍿
Jason Kim6 said:I’ve been diagnosed with residual schizophrenia at a state hospital in Chicago—though I’m convinced the diagnosis is wrong, which is honestly just frustrating. The psychologist who tested me made this whole distinction between positive and negative symptoms; she claims I have the negative ones. But so what if I’m withdrawn? I’m certainly not the only one. Does being introverted automatically make me some kind of severe psychiatric case? I mean, I have definitely dealt with my fair share of struggles in life—but I don't think they have anything to do with schizophrenia.
Based on how you're describing things, it doesn't sound like you're dealing with schizo, though then again, I can't quite wrap my head around why being a bit withdrawn would land you in a New York City ward in the first place.
It might not be about the schizophrenia specifically, but rather about the potential for mistakes in the system; I’ve been following a thread about insomnia for a while, particularly regarding one user whose psychiatrist handed down a diagnosis that, in my estimation, seemed highly questionable—I really wouldn't say there's much logic to it. Then, on a discussion about bipolar disorder, several other folks mentioned they were slapped with depression diagnoses and subsequently prescribed antidepressants, which naturally ended up making their manic episodes even worse. So, you absolutely have every right to be skeptical and go looking for a second opinion.
In my view, if you are functioning as well as you claim to be and feel like you shouldn't seek professional help, then what I'm about to say isn't exactly "ideal" advice, but please, keep this in mind: once they give you a diagnosis—even an incorrect one—it goes straight onto your permanent medical record. And once that's on your file, who is going to want to hire you? Not to mention the whole inevitable issue of social stigma, which might just be the thing that finally pushes someone over the edge into a complete breakdown.👎
William Richardson12 said:Usually just a bad driver or some registry junk. Sometimes it's a memory issue... Grab WhoCrashed and see if it digs up anything useful.
Well, you completely forgot to mention that when the whole thing reboots, a "System Service Exception" error pops up right on the screen; and if you bother to run a Google search : Elex, it turns out this is typically an issue involving communication breakdowns between Windows and the AMD drivers.
This error message from the title keeps popping up on my screen before the whole system just decides to reboot itself. What on earth could be causing this? Is it time for a fresh installation of Windows, am I dealing with some nasty virus, is my RAM hitting its limit, or maybe the hardware is just overheating?
Nicole Barrett76 said:We wouldn't even need to rely on pensions or social safety nets if things were different. Technology has advanced to such an incredible degree that, if it weren't for the relentless grip of human greed, wouldn't it be entirely possible for any single person to work just three or four hours a day to cover their basic needs? Perhaps five hours would suffice for those seeking a bit more comfort, while those with families might reasonably work six or seven.
But alas, we must continue to drive up oil prices and make life increasingly difficult for the struggling masses.
That's a very real possibility, but let's face it—it’s just not how people are wired. Human nature isn't built around chasing social justice; it's built around the relentless pursuit of amassing more wealth than the next guy...
I hope I’m actually posting this in the right section; looking at the other threads, it seems like everyone else is strictly troubleshooting hardware failures? To be perfectly honest from the jump, I don't know the first thing about computer science, but I was just trying to move some movies from my PC over to my phone and I can't for the life of me get it to work. Or rather, it worked once by some stroke of luck, but every subsequent attempt has been a total disaster. It keeps telling me I'm missing some specific codec—which, frankly, I have no clue what that even means—and then when I try to play the file on my phone, the video won't show up at all, leaving me with nothing but the audio track 😵
So, what am I supposed to do here? Is there something specific I need to install, or should I be looking for movie files with certain labels or formats to make this easier 🤔
vividfox9 is basically a textbook example of a rare breed of fascist, 1/1!! Honestly, this guy wouldn't even let you bury your own kin where your family actually wants them; it’s just bottom-of-the-barrel behavior. Think about it—Saddam Hussein was laid to rest right there in his hometown of Tikrit, and Hess was buried wherever his family chose...
So, I guess I should probably write down my ongoing saga with this laptop, because it’s becoming quite the ordeal...
Back at the start of July, I sent the thing in for service. Their paperwork claimed they did "replace hard disk," and honestly, it seemed to run perfectly fine for about ten days.🍿 Then, however, I started noticing these recurring hiccups where the boot-up process would just crawl. One time, the screen went completely black and wouldn't budge for hours. So, I sent it back in for repair—I dropped it off in Miami, though apparently, the actual work gets handled by their main hub in Washington, D.C., specifically at that service center in Location. After a few days, they actually have the nerve to call me up and claim they couldn't find any fault with the machine whatsoever.🎉 I had it back at Predig the day before yesterday. I went to test it out that evening; it powered on, I watched a couple of YouTube videos, and then it shut down. But the real headache started the very next morning.☕😵
It refused to connect to the internet. The status said it was connected, but absolutely nothing would load, even though my phone was on the exact same network working flawlessly. I decided to just reset the whole thing, but then this warning pops up telling me to plug it into a power outlet. Well, I did exactly that, though it shouldn't have mattered since the battery was sitting at at least 50%. After about ten minutes of reinstalling everything and whatnot, it finally booted up and I managed to get online. I turned it off, and after about five minutes, I packed it up and carried it back to my room, only to find that it wouldn't turn on again. And I don't mean a slow startup—I mean nothing. Just a dead, black screen. I plugged it back into the charger, waited until it was fully charged, and when I tried again, it booted the system immediately. It worked fine again this morning, but just two minutes ago, it took a good two minutes just to get the system running.🙄
The warranty expires in about seven or eight days, and the laptop is an Acer not AC ES1 511-C29D.