I find forums very useful because I can discuss my worries, hopes, dreams, fears, desires and my life in general with people. The world often looks like an indifferent and cruel place otherwise.
I have had various experiences with mental health services throughout my life.
I have some symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Mainly mood swings and relationship problems. But not enough for the full diagnosis.
I have some symptoms of alcoholism. I drink to excess, and have a psychological dependence, but not a physical dependence.
I have some symptoms of depression. I have low moods, suicidal ideation, but not loss of appetite.
I have some symptoms of autism. I have relationship problems. My son has Aspergers.
So if I don't have all the symptoms of anything. So does that mean there is nothing wrong with me?
But then there are some times when I think I am going absolutely crazy. The world seems a harsh and lonely place sometimes.
I have come a long way, from a young man who spent time in mental hospitals in the 1990s, to a middle-aged man who has a family, a job, and a PhD. But despite my progress, I regularly feel vulnerable and isolated, and I reach out to find people who will listen, or who will care, or who I can try and help with my experiences.
Hi Data - Welcome to the forum, good to have you on board. It is very quiet here. i seem to be the only other person posting at the moment.
i spent time in psychiatric hospitals in the 90's as well. It sounds like you have made a lot of progress & come a long way. i feel i've also made a lot of progress, but same as you also feel that there are things i'm still dealing with.
i've been sober for 13 years (despite the odd slip), but was very bad on the drink/drugs at one stage.
Hope you can find some use of this forum. All the best.
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