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Rebecca James3 said:I had no idea they had one in NYC, too. Great. Maybe she could give it a shot there?
ruggedtinker9 said:This might be the most accurate description of what it feels like for those of us who are slightly out of step with reality.
Noah Garcia4 said:Look, I can't say for sure; Queens is an absolute madhouse. Where else would she have gone?
I appreciate the compliment. 😁
Noah Garcia4 said:Oops, my bad—I meant where else would your mom have gone for help. A friend of mine usually heads over to the facility in Queens, but if you’re even remotely functional, they aren't going to lock you up in a psych ward. How am I supposed to put this? You mentioned yourself that your mom hears voices, so she wouldn't be sent to an asylum.
Rebecca James3 said:She went to Martha's Vineyard. But that’s not an asylum. Obviously, if you can hold it together just enough to stay out of a madhouse, fine—but if someone needs to unwind or clear their head, they can always go to a retreat, just like my old lady.
Noah Garcia4 said:I can't exactly talk her into something like that. That’s more of a conversation for her doctor. I can barely drag her out for a simple cup of coffee, so the idea of her traveling all the way to Martha's Vineyard is a bit of a stretch.
I was just feeling incredibly frustrated and helpless watching her struggle, which is why I vented like that. There isn't much I can do to fix it; I can only express how much it sucks to watch.
On a different note, regarding voices—so many people claim to hear messages or see things and attribute it all to supernatural powers. Some people even make a decent living off the whole phenomenon. I'm not judging anyone🙂. I honestly think there might be some substance to it. Who knows, maybe science will stumble upon a logical explanation one day. After all, gurus have existed since the dawn of humanity, right alongside witches and whatnot.
In this current era of New Age spirituality, it seems perfectly standard for any healer to claim they receive messages or visions. I've personally visited quite a few healers (and priests, for that matter). What are your thoughts on the matter? 🍿
Andrew Kern87 said:The term "asylum" is pretty much a relic of the past; these days, we just call them psychiatric hospitals...
Noah Garcia4 said:I can't exactly talk her into something like that. That’s more of a conversation for her doctor. I can barely drag her out for a simple cup of coffee, so the idea of her traveling all the way to Martha's Vineyard is a bit of a stretch.
I was just feeling incredibly frustrated and helpless watching her struggle, which is why I vented like that. There isn't much I can do to fix it; I can only express how much it sucks to watch.
On a different note, regarding voices—so many people claim to hear messages or see things and attribute it all to supernatural powers. Some people even make a decent living off the whole phenomenon. I'm not judging anyone🙂. I honestly think there might be some substance to it. Who knows, maybe science will stumble upon a logical explanation one day. After all, gurus have existed since the dawn of humanity, right alongside witches and whatnot.
In this current era of New Age spirituality, it seems perfectly standard for any healer to claim they receive messages or visions. I've personally visited quite a few healers (and priests, for that matter). What are your thoughts on the matter? 🍿
Noah Garcia4 said:You’ve completely blown it, man—was it a total meltdown or just a minor glitch? 🥳
Larry Lewis said:I am absolutely wasted—completely and utterly spent—because I had the sheer, unadulterated audacity to mistake a glass of milk for a shot of bourbon. Honestly, what was I thinking? My brain feels like it’s been through a blender.
Don’t go around stealing electricity—it’s just plain wrong.☕
Larry Lewis said:Healers? Priests? Give me a break, folks—that stuff is nonsense.
Modern psychiatry, on the other hand, seems to revolve entirely around medication, but at least those drugs provide some level of relief.
If I ever actually "get better"—which, let's be honest, is unlikely—I'll be sure to post here and tell you whether I succeeded or failed. I haven't the slightest clue yet.🙂
Noah Garcia4 said:Since when did you start hallucinating about a cure? ☕
Larry Lewis said:Sometimes I have these little delusions that I’m actually healthy—it’s quite a strange sensation, really—and honestly, I feel like I ought to go find a doctor just to prescribe me some pills to keep the illusion going. Because, let’s be real here—if I’m eventually going to lose my mind, I might as well go out in a blaze of glory and do it properly, right? Either full-blown madness or nothing at all. There is no middle ground in this weary existence.😁
What exactly are you even saying? If you go and get yourself electrocuted—God forbid, though I suppose some people live for that kind of thrill—you’ll end up glowing like a damn Christmas tree. Honestly, the sheer absurdity of the imagery... it's enough to make one lose faith in the modern age.🙂
Look, you’re just trying to light the way for all of us—that's what you're doing—and I know it isn't some selfish grab for attention or anything of the sort. I see right through it. Trust me, I really do.😁
So, let’s get into it—suppose I actually have schizophrenia. What then? What’s the move? People just look at you and say, "Just take your meds, you're crazy, and you'll be stuck like this forever." It’s always the same tired script. They tell me I’m broken, that my brain is permanently off the rails, and they expect me to just accept this new, diminished version of myself as my permanent reality. But I have to ask—how am I supposed to ever be "normal" again if the only solution offered is to chemically lobotomize my very existence? How does one find balance when the cure feels just as hollow as the condition?
