tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post7483388715200116778..comments2024-03-18T19:34:36.812-07:00Comments on Morning Coffee: Rambling thoughts on Mental IllnessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-2154543630749486102010-04-18T15:20:53.875-07:002010-04-18T15:20:53.875-07:00Hi, I just stumbled across your blog when I was go...Hi, I just stumbled across your blog when I was googling my own. I suffered from severe depression and anxiety in my late teen years. I now consider myself in 'remission'. I am on medication and will be for life. I like your statement about "mental illness is physical illness". So true. <br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to commend you for talking about something that is sadly still somewhat of a taboo. I blogged about my struggles, and I encourage everyone to do the same if they feel they can. Knowledge is power. :)Laurahttp://www.laurasramblingthoughts2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-9321575436582149522009-12-08T23:37:12.558-08:002009-12-08T23:37:12.558-08:00Hi!
I had my first psychotic episode 13 years ago...Hi!<br /><br />I had my first psychotic episode 13 years ago. I have been through a lot, but now I lead a happy life. I have learned to life with my mental illness: schizoaffective disorder. It's a mix between bipolar and schizophrenia. I can say from my personal experience that this disease is very biochemical. I was writing a diary for a few years and together with my psyciatrist we found out that my symptoms worsen before my period. So the hormones are affecting the biochemicals in my brain. Also I remember that everytime I was hospitalized I got my period in the secluded ward, which is the first ward they put you in. So my PMS always added to it.<br /><br />You are welcome to read my blog on how I cope these days :)<br /><br />Helen from Slovenia, Eastern EuropeHelenhttp://schizoaffective-helen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-45026285395421159892009-11-12T15:16:47.985-08:002009-11-12T15:16:47.985-08:00FINALLY! Someone else thinks "mental" is...FINALLY! Someone else thinks "mental" is also "physical"! <br /><br />3 cheers for being such an honest writer. And 3 more for being such a trooper with your family. I see a lot of love in your posts.Janelle thegeekywifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570096064139672174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-19456808891075234992009-11-10T18:19:13.254-08:002009-11-10T18:19:13.254-08:00My brother suffers from mental illness and I belie...My brother suffers from mental illness and I believe that his illness only illuminates further what was already present in his soul to begin with. In his case, it is bitterness and hatred. He has become very violent and has had to move back in with my parents who are in their 70s and poor health. My parents had him in Church every time the doors were open and I have heard them many nights praying for him long after we were all in bed. I believe his illness has only removed his ability to hide what was already truly in his soul to begin with. May the Lord have mercy on him. You do a great job with your family in Church, by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-23407093527454755712009-11-08T12:03:56.954-08:002009-11-08T12:03:56.954-08:00Thanks Jo, I look forward to perusing your blog, ...Thanks Jo, I look forward to perusing your blog, too. It's always nice to get support and find other Orthodox moms who are similarly challenged and blessed.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-66085577678102470152009-11-08T11:46:55.882-08:002009-11-08T11:46:55.882-08:00Hi, Alana! I'm another Orthodox Christian mom ...Hi, Alana! I'm another Orthodox Christian mom with neurologically interesting kids. I just discovered your blog. It's wonderful! I'll be checking in regularly. <br /><br />I started blogging recently. I had thought I would write a book, but with the kids I have, it's just not possible. A blog I can manage. Most of the time, anyway. (You can find me at www.swimminginalphabetsoup.blogspot.com, if you're interested.)<br /><br />Can I add a link to your blog from mine?Jo Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070856128737180180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-80624760342784615672009-11-07T18:28:59.216-08:002009-11-07T18:28:59.216-08:00Yes, Liz! Please do share this with whomever.Yes, Liz! Please do share this with whomever.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-26231979077493775372009-11-07T13:51:08.726-08:002009-11-07T13:51:08.726-08:00Thank you so much. Our parish, St. Paul in Seattl...Thank you so much. Our parish, St. Paul in Seattle, is statistically likely, simply by virtue of size, to have at least a few people dealing with this issue. Would you allow me to share this link, perhaps with Fr. James?Liz in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498353122368712840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-90837113550795415222009-11-06T12:55:21.654-08:002009-11-06T12:55:21.654-08:00Marsha, yes, absolutely. I'm nowhere near as ...Marsha, yes, absolutely. I'm nowhere near as deep or profound as Father Stephen, and I'm flattered that something I wrote reminds you of stuff he writes. <br /><br />Tell him I said "Hi". I don't know if he remembers me personally but I used to be at St. Athanasius, and he chrismated when that parish became Orthodox.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-15076664880289034772009-11-06T12:04:34.738-08:002009-11-06T12:04:34.738-08:00Alana, thi sis beautiful. I'd like to share it...Alana, thi sis beautiful. I'd like to share it with Fr. Stephen if I may. Not because he needs the info, but because he often says or write something similar. One of the many, many things I love about Orthodoxy is "you are more than the sum of your neuroses (or any other bodily issue for that matter)".Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086636982723093364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-83627136967960701092009-11-05T21:05:55.177-08:002009-11-05T21:05:55.177-08:00Of course not, HAS! This is, after all, the good ...Of course not, HAS! This is, after all, the good ol' US of A!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-85796909946118790622009-11-05T18:13:49.916-08:002009-11-05T18:13:49.916-08:00btw, in Australia we have a great course called &q...btw, in Australia we have a great course called "Mental Health First Aid" in which people learn all sorts of useful things - secular of course, but helps people to recognise symptoms in friends and family, where to go for help, dispels stereotypes etc. It is government-funded.<br /><br />Many people who go through the course feel that it should be mandatory for everyone.<br /><br />Do you have any such thing in the US?Hashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288976759969499911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-82075413531495165262009-11-05T18:07:41.491-08:002009-11-05T18:07:41.491-08:00Thank you, this was so useful, sensitive and wise....Thank you, this was so useful, sensitive and wise.Hashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288976759969499911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-39518128405239348532009-11-05T10:31:53.208-08:002009-11-05T10:31:53.208-08:00Beautifully written, I was tearing up, I swear. I ...Beautifully written, I was tearing up, I swear. I will keep all of this in mind.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-52190736505950855102009-11-05T09:23:07.816-08:002009-11-05T09:23:07.816-08:00I have a really good friend who is mentally ill an...I have a really good friend who is mentally ill and he is one of the holiest people I know. <br /><br />You and family are on my prayer wall.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962587884124992942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-1478474222539094432009-11-05T09:09:04.313-08:002009-11-05T09:09:04.313-08:00Tremendous insights and reflections that stem from...Tremendous insights and reflections that stem from your own experience and those of you precious daughter. This needs a wider circulation. How can that be done?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-39174357428625100742009-11-05T06:54:14.120-08:002009-11-05T06:54:14.120-08:00Well written! It helps me better empathize.Well written! It helps me better empathize.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726695185559261264noreply@blogger.com