by XxEmoDemonChildxX on 11-03-2009 5:22 pm
What do you think about your illness?
It's difficult to cope with sometimes. I don't like it, but it's me and I have to deal with it.
How do you deal with it?
I used to cut, but my new boyfriend is helping me quit by offering advice whenever and where ever I need it. He is amazing.
Do you go to therapy? Take meds?
Yes, family therapy too. I HATE family therapy. I do have meds prescribe for me... never take them though.
Does it have a big impact on your every day life? (descibe how)
Yes, I can get depressed easily. I can start out having an awesome day, and get to my math class where my teacher treats me like an idiot. And I feel like I'm not smart enough to be in the honors class. Which I am, she just doesn't think I can do it.
Do your friends and family know?
Yes... like EVERYONE unfortunately.
How was it when you noticed? Did you notice yourself? Were you forced by others?
Noticed what?
Did you ever get yourself hospitalized? How did you decide on that? How did it influence your life (work, school, family, friends)?
I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital... in 2007. My parents made me... well I was only 16, so I had to go since I was a minor. I missed a week of school and grades dropped for like a month before they started getting better.
Do you wish you were normal?
No, I honestly don't. My mental illnesses make me, me. And I enjoy being different... even if it's REALLY different. It has made me who I am today and I'm ok with that. And I wouldn't feel this way if it wasn't for my boyfriend.