@Oaktree wrote:
@Sophia1
I am currently reading edition 5 of essentials of abnormal psychology. The wandering womb was found in there along with some other terrifying history of care of the mentally ill. Made me grateful for being mentally ill now and not in the past - recent or otherwise. I only have this textbook for one week as it is a reference book from my library but it is very interesting. I actually wanted to get a book on schema therapy but the library didn't have anything on that. So far I have only read one and a half chapters. Will have to focus my reading to the parts that pertain to my own diagnoses as the book has to be back by Thursday. Trying to catch up to my psychologist in knowledge (not that that's even possible)
Meggle
Hello @Oaktree
You brought a smile to my face when I read that you were
currently reading edition 5 of essentials of abnormal psychology.
I had not even reached the now infamous WWW.
Then you would have to be the only person I know to write the following words
Made me grateful for being mentally ill now and not in the past - recent or otherwise.
I of course know where you are coming from in fact it is only about 20 years ago that there were still mental institutions.
Women who practised natural therapies; grew their own herbs and made tonics were burnt at the stake labelled witches... They were basically being self sufficient growing an organic garden...
Dear @Oaktree you do not have to catch up in knowledge with your psychologist who has special qualifications and trained for a certain number of years to be paid for that role.
You pay for the expertise.
I do get wanting to know more about your diagnosis.
That can also become a minefield.
There are so many books on different diagnoses and we all have our own life experiences which are a big part of our symptoms and how we learn to live with them...look after ourselves as best as we can...
I do think that it is great that you are following through with your appointment. I read that it has been some time and starting again can bring nervous energy to the fore....
If you tell the specialist about your new writing group and escapades .....they will probably need to seek treatment themselves....hearing about all of our imaginative minds and stories...
I still am confused as our thread is very confusing....noted by several over the time...
is your character going to be Meg?
It is easier for us all to have a name...what the stories that follow are about do not have to flow with the name..Just sets you apart from your user name...
Also will avoid misunderstandings keeping the real Meggle separate from the virtual character...
If you have not got a clue what I am talking about...just ask..
love Sophia 1 🧡💛💚💜💙
now known as Selkie in the thread xxx
I do not read all of my labels which I take no notice of anyway....
I notice symptoms and work around stuff from there...whether to rest....get out in the garden...walk....get in touch with nature...cuddle my cat even more....
How are you feeling today?
