Posts by Michelle Evans

urbandrifter8 said:Just so you know, my boyfriend actually wrote this and he isn't making anything up—he really did eat those mushrooms. He brought them home and they were just little button mushrooms. But everything is fine now, he’s okay. He didn't eat enough to actually poison himself. I panicked and rushed him to the ER, but honestly, the doctors in Chicago are terrible. Like, how can they be so dismissive of someone? Everything is fine for now, though. Thanks for the replies.

urbandrifter8 said:Maybe 7 small pupae and some big brown ones I couldn't quite identify. I tossed them straight in the trash the second I saw them, so I didn't get a chance to figure out what they were—but based on what he's saying, he probably ate those too. Honestly, the pupae part freaked me out. He ate less than 10 grams total, so I guess he's probably not in any immediate danger.

William Evans10 said:I should probably mention that for the last ten days, I haven't been giving her any Ziprex; I've switched exclusively to Feverin. She has lost a noticeable amount of weight because she just sleeps the whole time when she's on those meds. It’s quite hard on her, honestly. But really... uff. We'll just have to wait and see what the doctor says during our next visit.

Henry Garcia9 said:I'm with you 100%. Plus, let's be real—no hospital is a great place to be. You should always try other treatment options first. Forcing people into a ward just because you can is wrong; it ends up being a pretty traumatic experience, especially for the patient.

William Evans10 said:Hello there. I was going through some of my mother's old medical records recently and came across something I didn't quite recognize. The documentation lists a diagnosis of F25... If anyone happens to know a bit more about what that entails, I would truly appreciate your insight. Thank you.

steelnomad84 said:Look, people are going to judge you—that's just life. But when it's a psychologist who's supposed to be a professional, using labels like that? That's just straight-up unprofessional.

We aren't talking about a simple mistake here; this is about letting personal biases seriously undermine the quality of a very high-stakes profession.

William Evans10 said:My mother-in-law suffers from what’s called psychoactive schizophrenia—it’s a heavy diagnosis, really. But honestly, on top of the clinical side of things, she struggles with significant cognitive impairments too. I can't tell if it's just part of the illness or something else, but she's unable to handle basic tasks, doesn't know how to manage them, and frankly, refuses to try. It leaves her completely dependent on my husband and me. For the longest time, she never stayed consistent with her medication or kept up with her appointments at the psychiatrist. Ever since I moved in after we got married... well, I finally pushed for some real help. We eventually managed to drag her to a specialist, and she’s been attending sessions now. She was prescribed Zyprexa and Faverin. However, ever since she started this regimen, she has become incredibly lethargic. She spends her entire day in bed, she’s lost a significant amount of weight, and she barely speaks. She just wants to be alone, staring at the TV or sleeping. At first, I thought she was just adjusting to the new meds, but it’s been three months now. It’s like the light has just gone out in her. Her parents have passed away, and she’s only 47 years old. You truly cannot imagine how difficult her personality is, or how draining this whole situation has become. My husband remembers how tough it was when he was growing up; his grandparents tried everything they could to help her back then, but nothing worked. She’s cycled through various medications before with zero results. Either these specific pills are totally numbing her, or she’s subconsciously avoiding taking them.

And what's even harder is that on top of her psychological condition, she's also mentally ill.

Angela Morgan4 said:Fine. I assumed you were targeting him because he specifically claimed that women are frustrated because they lack a penis between their legs.😁

Angela Morgan4 said:Is this some sort of Freud scheme? 😁 I am perfectly satisfied with who I am as a woman and I accept myself completely.

Angela Morgan4 said:The concern is that instead of addressing the core issues—specifically depression and anxiety—the focus will shift toward something entirely irrelevant.

Angela Morgan4 said:Hello.
I recently had to undergo a psychological evaluation, and the psychologist actually noted a "gender identity issue." Her explanation was that I am essentially adopting masculine roles—roles that society deems the standard for men.
To be perfectly honest, I have always been aware of this because I refuse to subscribe to the idea of womanhood being synonymous with fragility or the need for male protection. I completely reject patriarchal ideals, values, and behavioral constraints. It honestly makes my stomach turn whenever I hear a man obsessively insisting on having a son. I don’t have an issue with men personally—in fact, I would love to have a son myself (along with a daughter)—but I cannot stand these distorted societal values. Consequently, I don't feel the need to conform to the general expectation that a woman must be perpetually wearing heavy makeup, tight clothing, or high heels (obviously, not all the time). Through my behavior, my style, and my core principles, I am rejecting that outdated conservatism.
My concern now is how those three ridiculous words might cause complications when I present this test to my psychiatrist.

So, what happens now? Why must everyone be shoved into these narrow little boxes? I am fully aware that I am female, biologically, and psychologically.🙄

copperhound99 said:Hold up, wait a second... that doesn't quite track for me. I mean, my grandma, for instance, thanks God for every little thing she does because she genuinely believes that’s how things are meant to be...,,,,,

Another example... you can definitely summon stuff with your thoughts too... look at that whole "The Secret" craze with the books and movies... you're supposed to manifest everything with your mind... so if I get hit by a car one day, am I supposed to say I thought it into existence?...

See... we really are all a little bit schizophrenic... We connect dots and analyze things based on whatever makes us feel better. I blame one thing, you blame another...🙂)) We just link everything together however it suits us. That's my take on it...🙂)

My point is just that when you start reading up on those mental health symptoms, it feels like half the population fits the description (and I'm not even talking about schizophrenia)... I mean, who hasn't felt a bit of anxiety, or a rush of adrenaline, or a headache, or just general unease, and then started overthinking their behavior... like, "did I do this wrong?"... so what, is a "healthy" person someone who never feels any of that? Go ahead, find me one person like that...😁😁

wanderingscout56 said:I am honestly just fed up with this whole cycle of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists. I’ve cycled through so many different providers now, yet I still feel like nobody truly helps or even understands what I’m going through. To make matters worse, some of them don't even seem to believe me when I open up about everything I've endured in my life. I’d really appreciate it if you all could share your own experiences with mental health professionals. Did anyone actually find relief? How many specialists did you have to see before someone finally "got" you? Or was it just a revolving door where they pushed pills on you and checked out emotionally?

Kenneth Scott41 said:A quick question for the admin: I was wondering if there happens to be a dedicated thread or section on this forum for discussing suicide topics?😢

Kevin Bailey2 said:Anyone else dealing with zero appetite on Prozac?
For me, after a few months on it, my appetite has just vanished. It’s like I’ve lost the ability to feel hungry. I have to force myself to eat just to stay functional, and sometimes when things get busy, I’ll completely forget to eat all day. My stomach stays empty, yet I’m still buzzing with energy and don't feel any urge to grab food.

I’ve dropped some weight. I’m sitting at about 132 lbs right now, standing 5'11".

My mom is riding my back about it.

But how am I supposed to explain that I physically can't stomach those huge meals?

Would it be a bad idea to take an antidepressant at night alongside Prozac—something that actually stimulates an appetite—just to balance things out?
I'm not even sure if you're allowed to mix antidepressants like that...
for instance, Amyzol.
I remember that one used to really kickstart my appetite.

Maybe the best move is talking to my doctor, but honestly... I'm terrified they'll just pull the plug on the Prozac altogether. It works wonders for everything else, so I don't want to lose that progress. 😢

copperpuma16 said:I have a few questions for those who are currently living with this, because I would truly love to hear from someone firsthand about how everything first started for them...

As the title suggests, I am terrified that I might be heading toward schizophrenia...

For quite some time now, I’ve had this nagging sense that something isn't right with me; I initially assumed I was just depressed (and for a long while, I certainly was), but now I don't know anymore... I just feel this pervasive sense of wrongness...😢

Regarding the symptoms often mentioned, I don't experience hallucinations or delusional thoughts, though I'm honestly not entirely sure what "formal thought disorder" entails—could someone perhaps explain that to me? And what exactly constitutes a "word salad"? Regardless, I feel like there is a significant disconnect occurring lately...

For instance, I’ll begin recounting an experience and then simply lose my way—I start speaking at light speed, watching my listeners' faces as they try to follow me, only to realize that the point of my story has vanished somewhere along the line and what is coming out makes no sense... I can actually hear myself talking and think to myself, "For heaven's sake, slow down," but it ends with people staring at me blankly because there is clearly no connection between my excitement while telling a story—say, something genuinely interesting—and the actual "nonsense" that escapes my lips...🤷... what could this be?
It doesn't happen all the time, of course; I am perfectly capable of communicating normally... but it has happened several times now, and the feeling is just wretched... I listen to myself speak and I simply cannot believe what is happening to me... and this occurs even with people I have known for decades...
It isn't just being confused; it feels something much more unsettling than that...😕

On top of this, I've realized that I can't remember half of the events I've actually participated in; for example, my friends will reminisce about our high school days, yet it all feels completely foreign to me, even though it turns out I was indeed present... I just have no memory of it...
I also find myself forgetting things people tell me; I'll even ask follow-up questions about something they just said, only to have no idea what they were discussing a few minutes later... and I was listening, or at least I thought I was...😢 (I'm not sure if that's related to anything, but I figured I should mention it since we are discussing cognitive processes)

And then there are these negative symptoms (though I wonder if they are just symptoms of depression)

Please, could someone share how things began for you, and based on what I've described, is my fear justified?