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feeling sick of "treatment"
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I got depressed a while ago, but then it seems my therapists want to control me.
Before I got depressed, I really used to like going out to clubs and bars, but now they say this is "wrong" without giving a reason why. I also said that for a long time one of my goals was to travel overseas, but they say "only some have the right to do this". er.. lol.. which "some" and according to whom?
I'm starting to hate psychiatry now, because it makes no sense and hinders and harms people. Call this a weird tangent, but take this Muamba guy who almost died when playing at Spurs. He can't play football again because his heart cannot manage it. But how is going to clubs/bars per se an illness? how is travelling overseas an illness? and using some fatalistic standpoint to justify it (fate may exist, but to me it's bull...)?
meh, I don't get it personally.
Before I got depressed, I really used to like going out to clubs and bars, but now they say this is "wrong" without giving a reason why. I also said that for a long time one of my goals was to travel overseas, but they say "only some have the right to do this". er.. lol.. which "some" and according to whom?
I'm starting to hate psychiatry now, because it makes no sense and hinders and harms people. Call this a weird tangent, but take this Muamba guy who almost died when playing at Spurs. He can't play football again because his heart cannot manage it. But how is going to clubs/bars per se an illness? how is travelling overseas an illness? and using some fatalistic standpoint to justify it (fate may exist, but to me it's bull...)?
meh, I don't get it personally.
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Welcome to the boards.
Sorry to hear how your feeling.
I guess different treatments help people differently. Could you chat to your doctor about your options?
I don't think they wont to control you, but maybe how they are saying things to you mean that you are getting that impression. It all sounds very difficult, and especially when you have dreams of what you want to achieve and you feel held back.
You can get there though, follow your dreams and your goals, cos they will come true some time
" So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing, thanks for all the joy they're bringing, who can live without it, I ask in all honestly what would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me "
'' It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling "
I'm actually planning to visit Mumbai and NYC soon, so if they want to section me for it, so be it.:crazyeyes
Is it an option to talk to a medical professional about your options?
" So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing, thanks for all the joy they're bringing, who can live without it, I ask in all honestly what would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me "
'' It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling "
Therapy can be very challenging, and we've got some articles you could read here that may be worth reading.
That said, what your physiatrist is saying does sound a little...off. As far as I'm aware, they shouldn't really be telling you what's 'right' or 'wrong' - just questioning your thought patterns and providing a safe and comfortable environment to work through what you're feeling. You shouldn't feel judged in any way, and this maybe something to raise with them.
How were you referred to them? And are you from the UK? If so, the articles I linked to provide advice on what to do if you don't like your therapist, and how to change to a different one.
Take care and let us know how you're getting on. And welcome to TheSite
Holly
I completely agree with Holly. It sounds like what your psyciatric is saying is rather a bit off..Are you getting the support from in the UK? With patients who have been diagnosed with depression etc. It's often encouraged to go out...Persue a hope and a dream. It's often to keep our minds foccussed and show us recovery is hopeful, it sounds like your psych is really limiting that. Do you think it might be worh consulting your GP/key worker and talking about how things really aren't working out with this person and express why...all psychs are.different in how they rncourage a patient to recover and often patients go through lodes of therapists before finding the right one!
(I've typed this up via phone. Shall like fornal edits to it soon however when I'm back on my laptop).
Best wishes
Angel
Thank you.
Thank you.
I want to go on a plane and make them section me and deny me freedom. But then most of them reckon that freedom is evil.
You're posting late (UK Time) - Just wanted to pop in and ask how you were doing? Why would you want to do something like that? Not only will you affect passengers, but also yourself, have you thought about sectioning yourself? If that's what you wanted? If you really don't feel safe if your current environment, how about telling us a bit more about what you do in your spare time? Do you volunteer?
Best wishes,
Angel
I mainly go out, listen to music, do yoga, play music, and go online in my spare time.
Unless your deemed unsafe, or have string attached to you that are controlling you, it's really your choice whether you choose to aspire with travelling or not. It's HIGHLY unlikely they will section you for just living life. If the psychiatric isn't working for you, you you looked in to alternative treatments that could be offered?
But I made a promise to myself that I won't be a negative person, so I harp on about how bad psychiatry is. Life is too short.