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Posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 1:47:42
please read the bottem too....
I am so dysphoric, i swear if i had any stimulant right now i would take it.
I am so freaking zoned, feel just ugh i dont want to deal with reality.
Im living in madness in my own head.
there is feeling, like im going no where, i have such a pessimistic additude, i feel i dont danm know what to say or i feel i always need a f^cking pill to do something.
Sorry for the langueage.........im just so irrtible, i dont know how to tell people what i feel. I Cant express what i feel im so zoned, i swear if i had a electric ECT i would shock the hell out of my brain.
Im so sorry im being like this.
Why is life this way? why am i this way? why is my brain chemistry or maybe its not, its just me, my personality cant change, well it has, but
Im putting my hands on my head, im so frustrated with this,
UGHHHH GOD i hate feeling like this.
Qualuues, ECT, anything to make me see life not like im seeing it!
Its like through a freaking movie.
IM DRIVING MYSELF INSANE!
Posted by Declan on April 11, 2007, at 2:25:32
In reply to Im living in madness in my own head, posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 1:47:42
Some pills make you taller,
And some pills make you small,
And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all.
Go ask Alice...And
All of us at times we might work too hard,
Too heavy, too fast and too much,
And anyone can fill his life up with things
He can see but he just cannot touch.
Posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 2:38:26
In reply to I'm living in the 70s » rjlockhart, posted by Declan on April 11, 2007, at 2:25:32
what song is this from?
some pills make you taller (stimulants) you feel big and good.
some pills make you small (downers) since you feel so mellow on them.
My mother keeps my medication and gives me Xanax, Temazepam 30mg at night and Zyprexa somewhat help.
Alice needs to rethink.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2007, at 4:34:29
In reply to Im living in madness in my own head, posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 1:47:42
That may sound really flip. But actually, I do mean it, and it's something I've thought about in relation to the problems you're having. Matt, you are good at introspection and awareness of your feelings. However, there's a point where spending so much time and energy "in your head", regardless of what state it feels like you're in can be too much. On this I have personal experience. I can daydream and scrutinize my thoughts and feelings for hours instead of getting up and doing something that I might even enjoy doing. By doing that, I miss out on a part of life, and then I feel depressed, frustrated, and lonely because of that void.
Humans function more effectively and efficiently, and with more ease and a sense of security and feeling more grounded by having balance in their day and in their activities. A balance between thinking, feeling, and doing, and a balance between alone activities and those involving other people is optimal.
I know that it takes time to achieve balance, and I'm still working towards it, trust me. But maybe the next time you feel stuck in your head when it's not a "pleasant" place to be you could try shifting gears and doing something with your hands or something physical. Go for a walk or exercise. Clean something in the house or your room. Make something with your hands, whether it's a hobby or craft, cooking, yard work, etc. There's a type of therapy called Occupational Therapy which is used with people with physical and/or mental disorders. The main point of that therapy is that you get well by *doing*. And doing means whatever things humans do in their daily lives.
So Matt, if you can try to pull your attention away from being "inside" and focus it outside on anything you're doing--even tying your shoes, carrying out the trash, eating dinner, etc., that can help you start to have more balance between being stuck in your head and being mindful of your daily experiences as they happen.
I didn't mean to go on so long here. What do you think?
Namaste
gg
Posted by chiron on April 11, 2007, at 7:58:35
In reply to Im living in madness in my own head, posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 1:47:42
rjlockhart,
sorry that you are going through hell. my brain has become more "mad" on certain antidepressants & antipsychotics. do you think any of the drugs you are on are making it worse?
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2007, at 9:53:34
In reply to Re: Im living in madness in my own head, posted by chiron on April 11, 2007, at 7:58:35
Matt what happened to college you seemed happier then? Love Phillipa
Posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 15:23:52
In reply to Well then get out of your head more! » rjlockhart, posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2007, at 4:34:29
gg,a
i will post back at 6-7pm right now im just "dont know really what say"
Im usally more active, around this time so dont think, im not going to awnser back.
rj
Posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 15:25:22
In reply to Re: Im living in madness in my own head, posted by chiron on April 11, 2007, at 7:58:35
Prozac may sometimes increase this irritbility, it gives me a stange feeling, that im not usally myself. Blunts my emotions but at the same time i get a kick from it.
Wierd
Posted by Declan on April 11, 2007, at 16:31:01
In reply to Well then get out of your head more! » rjlockhart, posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2007, at 4:34:29
And you'll be free
(or something like that)The other two were Jefferson Airplane
and
Bob Dylan
from 'John Wesley Harding'
Posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 21:58:43
In reply to Well then get out of your head more! » rjlockhart, posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2007, at 4:34:29
I read all what you put.
That is very good life advice, espeically for me.
While i was reading it i was starting to almost argue and say well even when i do get out of my "head" im miserable. And you know, with alot of my friends we go out have fun, go to grills, i cant drink, but i always have to act socially "appriate", and i have to force myself to do that.
Sometimes when i let my guard down, i start annoying people. Which i havent done much at all, Prozac makes me alot more social.
But need to say more, when i was in school, i wasnt intreted in sports, just to have reconigtion for doing it, i didnt have a passion for it.
This alot for alot things, maybe i should just change my screen name to Badmood.
I get exactly what you are saying and i can see that horizen that your trying to show me, but well for once im going to take this advice and do it even thought i am am very agruementive about it, because i've tried to broaden my horizens and i just was like oh bfffffffff, whatever.
I will try to do this.
Matt
Posted by rjlockhart on April 11, 2007, at 22:27:52
In reply to Re: Im living in madness in my own head, posted by chiron on April 11, 2007, at 7:58:35
Im on Prozac which helps but then it has its blunt effects.
I dont think its actually the drugs that are doiung this, well maybe. Because i've always ahd this mind set even before i was on meds.
Thank for asking.
Rj
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