Jul 4 2014, 05:27 AM
QUOTE(LegendLee @ Jul 3 2014, 10:20 PM)
This is one of the biggest myths about mental health.
Most medication prescribed are for short term use and most people do get better that they're off the meds.
Of course, psychiatric medication do not cure mental illness, rather they just alleviate the symptoms.
It's because of the social stigma in places like Malaysia where you see people taking "medication" is seriously ill and beyond all hope.
As a result they simply try to go through a few "solutions" suggested by people who know next to nothing about their actual condition.
If TS really faces clinical depression more often than not, this will lead to worsening conditions.
If the problem is too severe, you can't take it anymore... see a psychiatric and take the medication prescribed and/or go for psychotherapy.
Agree with you bro. There is a stigma about seeking help when it comes down to it. I remember one time my friend wanted to see a psychiatrist coz he is having very serious panic attacks for no reason. He walks to a shop relax then come home seriously panicking. Like he was gonna die or have his heart exploded. Most medication prescribed are for short term use and most people do get better that they're off the meds.
Of course, psychiatric medication do not cure mental illness, rather they just alleviate the symptoms.
It's because of the social stigma in places like Malaysia where you see people taking "medication" is seriously ill and beyond all hope.
As a result they simply try to go through a few "solutions" suggested by people who know next to nothing about their actual condition.
If TS really faces clinical depression more often than not, this will lead to worsening conditions.
If the problem is too severe, you can't take it anymore... see a psychiatric and take the medication prescribed and/or go for psychotherapy.
So he wanted to see the psychiatrist lah but then suddenly the plan got cancelled coz he said when his parents found out, they told him to calm down saying he is just being ridiculous. This guy has educated parents mind you. So you can imagine how shocking. They say he cannot just simply go to see a shrink without thinking how it would affect their reputation. Very sad that even high education also cannot cure a stigma.
For the guy who posted this thread, please don't be afraid to seek professional help. You said that you already spoke about your thoughts with your friends, gf etc. Though they meann well, they are not informed.
And plus, there could be a medical reason that can only be treated by medication/therapy. Usually at this age, early 20s we get this peaks of emotions and lows of the lowest because we feel like a leaf drifting by. You are not spoiled. You are just having intense emotions that are a trademark of early adulthood for many people.
But I also worry you may not be telling everything that is making you feel like this. You don't need to tell it to us here, but know that we are rooting for you!
May the force be with you!
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