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‘There is something wrong with you’
That’s what the doctor said
When I told him of the voices
Which exist inside my head
How they make me want to howl
As the full moon starts to rise
How they whisper many secrets
And they don’t tell any lies
The doctor said I needed help
And told me his solution
Which meant I would be taken
To a mental institution
Where the nurses are all pretty
And they all have big blue eyes
But the voices said ‘Don’t listen
It is just a pack of lies’
So I replied ‘No thank you doc’
But he said I had no choice
I was getting very angry
With his patronising voice
Then my vision turned to red
As he scribbled out a note
And the doctor was soon screaming
With my hands around his throat
Now I’m locked in an asylum
I’ve been certified insane
And I’m howling at the moon
Through the tiny window pane
And there are no pretty nurses
And they don't have big blue eyes
Just like the voices told me
And the voices don’t tell lies
Some can be completely cured, but more often they can be controlled, to varying degrees of success.
Of course, if the sufferer doesn't accept their disorder and seek treatment, there is no chance of being cured, and little chance of improvement. Personality disorders are especially difficult to treat. (I thought I'd add this, in case this question is referring to a certain orange demon who is running for public office in the US). ; )
I'm not sure about "fine"... that sounds very similar to "normal", and I don't really believe there is such a thing. I was quite unwell, and I'm sure that my mental well-being is now above average, if that answers your question. I definitely knew that I wasn't well, when I wasn't. How? The condition(s) that I suffered from didn't cause severe delusions, I guess! : )
Hope you're having a great day!
1. Yes, some can be restored to sanity.
2. Have I suffered? I am alcoholic. That is in control now, but for a good part of my 20's, I believe I acted mentally ill many times with the choices I made to pick up a drink and mess up my day or week or month. So, yes, that is NUTS.
3. Am I fine now? For the most part. I made sure I was able to never drink again by doing what was necessary to stop the addiction and keep it in tow.
4. Did I know I was nuts? Not at first. When I realized it, it had already gotten a foothold that took many years of therapy and work to restore me.
Its funny how most people don't classify that as mentally ill. IT IS. You have to think about how much it would take for you to get up in the morning and have a glass of vodka or a beer instead of a bowl of cereal to realize HOW insane and out of control a person is when they make choices like that.
I believe mental illness is genetic and therefore cannot be cured. It can be treated. I have personal knowledge as I am bi-polar.
Hello Rose:
The wealthy are NEVER mentally ill.. They're eccentric.
excon
It can be treated..There's no cure for pain, only treatment.
Or, as in the case of a certain orange-maned millionaire, they are "not politically correct"....;-D...
Even setting aside the tricky question of what defines a mental illness to further discussion, what we conventionally call mental illness comes in a wide variety of causes and symptoms, just like with physical illnesses.
For example, a cut on one's skin might be so minor it simply heals on its own, and there is no long-term evidence the cut ever happened. But if the cut is severe enough, it might require stitches to close, and there may be long-term scarring. In that sense, the wound never actually heals 100%. Or consider the common cold, which is caused by rhinoviruses we have in our bodies all the time. On occasion, a mutant strain manages to overwhelm our immune system for a time, causing us physical symptoms until it's brought back into check. Also consider a disease like diabetes (particularly Type 1), where the symptoms and potential damage of the condition can be managed, but there is no ultimate cure.
Mental illness is similar. People who have depressive episodes because of a major life trauma (e.g. divorce, death of a loved one, etc.) typically get better on their own, or with the help of a "Band Aid" like excessive alcohol consumption. On the other hand, some people have depressive episodes which do not self-correct, and those people need more "stitching" to bring their emotional balance back to a point where they are functional. For others, there are genetic or experiential factors which make their mental health symptoms a permanent part of their life, and they need constant treatment to keep the condition under control.
Yes, I have seen many cured. I believe it can be cured by prayer, eating healthy (a balanced diet, complete amino acids and nuts), exercise daily, low stress, meditation and relaxation, support group, therapy, and trusting in God. Don't let any doctor say it can't be cured. SSRI meds are good for depression and anxiety but exercise daily has been proven just as good, Mood stabilizers for bi-polar is often recommended, and Ritalin for those with ADHD can be effective short term. Be careful to avoid narcotic, opioids, and pain killers (they halt the cure significantly)
Finland did a study with 2 groups with severe mental illness (schitsophrenia, and bipolar) 90% of those taking NO meds and exercised and had lots of support and no stress were working and back to normal after a few years. Those on meds for schitsophrenia or other meds only 19 % were cured and working after a few years.
There are some University studies that SSRI can heal the brain, however for those who take it early, and who have severe depression or anxiety. And if they don't take the SSRI and they don't feel better after awhile there could be permanent brain changes. It is important to aggressively cure the depression with therapy, exercise, and a good healthy diet, (And I think prayer helps too)
According to a finnish long range study it can be cured with no meds. I see many clients cured.
Yes mental illness can be cured., I have seen many cured. I believe it can be cured by prayer, eating healthy (a balanced diet, complete amino acids and nuts), exercise daily, low stress, meditation and relaxation, support group, therapy, and trusting in God. Don't let any doctor say it can't be cured. SSRI meds are good for depression and anxiety but exercise daily has been proven just as good, Mood stabilizers for bi-polar is often recommended, and Ritalin for those with ADHD can be effective short term. Be careful to avoid narcotic, opioids, and pain killers (they halt the cure significantly)
Finland did a study with 2 groups with severe mental illness (schitsophrenia, and bipolar) 90% of those taking NO meds and exercised and had lots of support and no stress were working and back to normal after a few years. Those on meds for schitsophrenia or other meds only 19 % were cured and working after a few years.
There are some University studies that SSRI can heal the brain, however for those who take it early, and who have severe depression or anxiety. And if they don't take the SSRI and they don't feel better after awhile there could be permanent brain changes. It is important to aggressively cure the depression with therapy, exercise, and a good healthy diet, (And I think prayer helps too)
Mahalo for your reply OS.
This is an awesomely thoughtful and very helpful reply Carazaa for which I thank you a lot. Happy Thursday m'dear! :)
Thank you for your helpful reply m2c! :)
So they can be "managed" if not cured then? Thank you for your reply thepie and Happy Thursday! :)
True. Funny how that works ain't it excon? Thank you for your reply! :)
That too. OS. Weird ain't
it? Mahalo for your reply! :)
This is very unsettling. It reminds me of a movie that is very old (so am I) called The Snake Pit starring Olivia De Haviland probably made long before you were born. Thank you for your reply SN. What is the source please and thank you!
One way to knowing is by asking too many stupid questions on answer mug. get it ?
Do you mean mental illness as the old Soviet Union defined it? Anyone that disagreed with the wisdom of the "government" HAD to be mentally ill. (Similar to the assessment and treatment model used by The Third Reich.) They were sent to "special" mental health centers called gulags that were located in the beautiful wilderness called eastern Siberia where they received the best of treatment. Even with all that cool, fresh air that rehabilitation process was apparently often slow; it took years and years of treatment. Sadly, many of those "mentally ill" never recovered.
Is THAT the kind of mental illness of which you speak, people that might disagree with your point-of-view?
