Question

How did you learn you had a mental illness?

Answer 1

I don't really think I am mentally ill. I had a bad break up with a girlfriend, and started having feelings of depression, a feeling that I started calling "homesickness". This was almost 7 years ago, and I still feel the same way. I have never been diagnosed by a psychiatrist, but my personal opinion is that I might be a little depressed. Sometimes things that make other people happy do not make me happy. I am not able to establish deep emotional bonds with other people without getting hurt.

Answer 2

There's no doubt that mental illness is an issue no one wants to talk about. It's easier to pretend that it doesn't exist, but then real problems start to begin. I've always been interested in writing and self-development so I've read a lot on the subject of mental health. From my understanding, everyone is either going to experience mental health problems at some point in their life or will know someone who does. As a result, it's best to be prepared for it. The first thing you should do is educate yourself about mental health. Read as much as you can about it. There's a lot of good information on the topic out there.

Answer 3

I was officially diagnosed by a therapist when I was seventeen but had fought against it for over a year. I was brought in to be tested for psychoactive drugs because I was exhibiting strange behavior in high school, but I refused to take the tests. When I finally relented and took them, they found that I was exhibiting all the signs of bipolar disorder. The news of my diagnosis threw me into a tailspin and I started refusing to get out of bed or even get dressed. My parents put me in a psychiatric hospital for treatment, and it was the first time I had ever been away from my family for more than a night. The experience was horrible, but I had to stay there for a month or two. When I got out, I had a much better attitude and realized that my mental illness was not going to be the worst thing that ever happened to me. It was a lot of work, but I was able to overcome it and get back on track.

Answer 4

I was 18 years old and my health insurance paid for a $3000 genetic test where they took all sorts of blood from me and ran a bunch of genetic tests. My doctor told me that I tested positive for the genetic marker for a bunch of mental illnesses. He told me about the illnesses which I had and the symptoms for each and told me that I could make an appointment with a psychiatrist, but I didn't have to make one unless I wanted to. I asked him if I was going to get any of those illnesses in my lifetime, and he said no. I asked him if I was going to get them in the future, and he said no. I asked him if I had them now, and he said no. I asked him if I was going to get them at any point in my life, and he said no. I asked him if I had them right then, and he said no.

Answer 5

I began noticing persistent patterns in my thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that were significantly impacting my daily life. Seeking help, I reached out to Ace Behavioral & Mental Health for guidance. Through thorough assessment and compassionate support, I gained clarity on my condition and received a diagnosis. With their expertise, I embarked on a journey towards understanding and managing my mental illness.