Did you know anyone who was/is insane?

by Sister Jean Posted 2012/08/11 20:33:00

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bryguy 2012/08/11 21:21:51

yes

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Yes...ME. Hospitalized and diagnosed with schizophreniform. It is like schizophrenia but characterized as not necessarily being a lifelong disorder...you can only be diagnosed with it for up to six months, and then they have to change the diagnosis to actual schizophrenia, or something else depending on the symptoms.

I have made a full recovery since then, however. Experiencing psychosis was probably the most terrifying thing I have ever been through.
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Jorge Enriquez 2012/09/10 19:22:28

yes

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and they thought they´re Sane!!

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Sister ... to Jorge E... 2012/09/10 19:26:00

+1

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Haightbear 2012/08/13 08:24:15

yes

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The whole GOP combined?

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Nika 2012/08/13 00:53:52

yes

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I knew a lady who heard voices. She was in a mental ward for a while because of it. And my step dad has been in a mental ward a couple time before because he's bipolar.

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MandaLynne 2012/08/13 00:43:50

None of the above

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Not personally, but at one time I worked on the Behavioral Science and Psychology unit at the hospital so I met quite a few people diagnosed with severe mental problems.

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Marie 2012/08/12 19:07:31

yes

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ME...

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Christmas; In Chrome 2012/08/12 17:53:19

yes

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I have too or three mild mood/personality disorders, but am not actually psychotic in any way. I did GO psychotic for a short time of a few days when under heavy stress as a teenager though.

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Stacee 2012/08/12 15:53:38

yes

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my gramma, straight up

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Kozmo 2012/08/12 13:23:56 (edited)

yes

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I've been put in the Ward a few times once after an Attempt

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Sister ... to Kozmo 2012/08/12 13:58:49

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so sorry

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hapman 2012/08/12 11:25:06

yes

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well, I've got bipolar, so I'm insane. and, how's this for irony, one of the psychiatrists that treated me for a while, later murdered his former boss. she'd deregistered him for erratic and disturbing behaviour, negligence and incompetence. I'd thought all along that he was crazier than me. actually, there isn't a person living or dead, who isn't or wasn't nuts, to at least some degree. there's no such thing as %100 sanity.

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Kozmo to hapman 2012/08/12 13:30:26

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We are not absolutely in control of our faculties
but we are still responsible for every action we take
hopefully one hasn't done Lasting Harm while here

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hapman to Kozmo 2012/08/12 13:54:29

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yeah. I've alienated everyone I know because of a thing that is beyond my control. I accept responsibility but it makes me sad. and the injustice makes me angry. this thing's just shut me down. sorry, you don't get nuthin. not in this life anyway.

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Sister ... to hapman 2012/08/12 14:00:26

sorry

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hapman to Sister ... 2012/08/12 14:10:00

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oh thanks. it's ok. what's going on now is the best it's ever been. just being able to cope with it makes it feel pretty damn good. and people who care are always a pleasure. thank you.

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SA to hapman 2012/08/12 14:18:39

I've had family memebers that are bi-polar and one relative who has been diagnosed paranoid schitophrenic, so I understand the injustices you go through daily.
My best to you.

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hapman to SA 2012/08/12 15:02:08

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thank you very much. I've found more people who care and are prepared to listen on sh than among my alleged friends. thanks. I appreciate it.

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SA to hapman 2012/08/12 15:03:46

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Anytime.

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flrdsgns 2012/08/12 06:00:28

yes

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Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, George Bush and Dick Cheney for starters

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ClouDcRuSheD:'> 2012/08/12 02:31:58

no

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it must be very difficult to see someone u know lose it like that. the mind is a very important part of anyone's life and a very precious thing to waste.

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Maddog 2012/08/12 02:05:57

yes

+3
Some of my friends think I am!

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Kozmo to Maddog 2012/08/12 13:30:56

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Join the Club

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David 2012/08/12 02:02:38

no

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No! But I have come across some odd bods!

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Kozmo to David 2012/08/12 13:33:49

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Who hasn't? "Stand on Zanzibar" describes a future where people would just run amok or go bezerk out of the Blue which was from a dominant gene, a pacifist mutation was found in Africa.

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David to Kozmo 2012/08/12 13:43:32

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The Bible describes a future where, "men will faint from terror ... for what is coming ..."

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dandieselonian 2012/08/12 01:32:23

yes

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my mom was severly mentally ill god rest her soul

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Sister ... to dandies... 2012/08/12 14:02:26

+1

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Elizabeth 2012/08/12 01:24:48

yes

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my uncle is an insane idiot a lot of the times and thinks that he can drives (but is wreckless behind the wheel) and is aggressive and says INSANE jokes and all kinds of IDIOTIC things.

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Sister ... to Elizabeth 2012/08/12 14:02:43

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sad

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Elizabeth to Sister ... 2012/08/13 23:29:35

why?

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rebeccasrevenge 2012/08/12 00:27:36

yes

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Oh, I hope she's not listening,but yes,one of my personalities is certifiable .

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rand 2012/08/12 00:09:25

yes

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Many, given that I worked in a psychiatric facility for most of my career...and was elected to a public school board; in that case, I was insane.

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just some random guy 2012/08/12 00:07:13

yes

+3

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JohnT 2012/08/11 23:56:31

yes

+5
I have known a couple and it is tough just to visit them. You feel bad for them but nothing you can do to bring them back to this world.

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Red Pixy 2012/08/11 23:46:07

yes

+3
i know someone really crazy!

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SA 2012/08/11 23:40:54

yes

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I worked serving some who were severly mentally ill. I also have a family member that has been diagnosed with schitzophrenia.

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Michael McFascist 2012/08/11 23:25:47

yes

+3
Yes, I've known a few people who were insane.

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Haytham 2012/08/11 23:24:51

yes

+5
Yeah ... most of my friends and co-workers are crazy :)

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Kozmo to Haytham 2012/08/12 13:37:16

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For Most, they're the only Sane One & the Rest of the World is Crazy

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Haytham to Kozmo 2012/08/12 19:05:28

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Sometimes I feel like I am the craziest person in the world :P

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