Tbh when that psychiatrist said Krystal was hallucinating only because of something to do with not living a proper childhood (or something like that) was complete bullsh*t.
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I've actually really enjoyed watching this, as upsetting as it sometimes is. It's got people talking about teenage mental health and so on, and viewing it in a different light than perhaps people normally would. And so int hat way I think it's done it's purpose.
And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare,
As any she belied with false compare.
I'm glad I watched the episode last night. There were some similarities between me and the main girl and my husband said he understands me better and feels closer to me now
I have an obsession with psychology, so anything like this peaks my interest.
I felt very sorry for all of them.
I know what it's like all too well to be unwell, sectioned, and wanting and aching to just leave.
They seem to have a good socializing and friendships made to make things easier, and just to still kind of be a kid/teenager, hanging with friends, laughing, having fun, focusing on something, anything, that doesn't revolve around mental health.
It's so lovely to see the connections they have formed, and they are just what they are; young people.
They are just struggling, but it's very inspiring to see them still trying, still fighting to keep themselves alive, and still have the strength and skills to still try to have fun, to just be kids, teenagers.
I'm not easily triggered, so it didn't trigger me as such, but it did cause some feelings, memories, and unwelcome thoughts up, however, that's the risk you have to take when watching things like this, you are warned it is sensitive and upsetting material!
I just can't help myself, I find it very interesting, and I love to see good outcomes, because with many mental health illnesses, the outcome isn't always so positive and so good, it's wonderful to see a few positive outcomes on this program.
It's also quite scary to see such similarities in myself in the majority of those young people... it makes me feel for them all the more, knowing exactly what they are going through, how much they are suffering and struggling... I just wish I could give them all a big cuddle!!!
I think for the people who are triggered, but still want to continue watching it, should try and have some things in place to help them through their triggers, keep themselves as safe as they can, and try to ride out the triggers and unwelcome thoughts/feelings/urges/memories/etc.
I hope those who were triggered are okay now, and feeling better; keep yourself safe. <3
I really don't like the fact the narrator kept saying 'a lot of people who self harm have had problems at home' or words to that effect, in both episodes so far. I understand that that may be the case, but it just maintains the stigma that all people with mental disorders are 'problem kids' or something, instead of simply highlighting one of the risk factors for self-harm/mental disorders.
Tbh when that psychiatrist said Krystal was hallucinating only because of something to do with not living a proper childhood (or something like that) was complete bullsh*t.
He didn't quite say it like that.
He said that due to the physical abuse and neglect that Crystal suffered at the age when children tend to have imaginary friends, she kept hers as a way to cope with life.
It made a lot of sense when you think about it. She wasn't psychotic, just lost and lonely.
I still think it's a really interesting documentary.
I felt so sorry for Beth when the tribunal said she couldn't go home, and then Gill got off her section. I remember when I had my tribunal and they said no. I cried all evening.
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different…
you once called your brain a hard drive, well say hello to the virus.
I found what they said about Krystal very interesting as I too suffer from non-psyhotic hallucinations that are a coping mechanism as a result of my childhood. It's not something that is widely publicized so most people don't even know it exists.
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change ♥
I am watching it now and so much of it reminds me of Darwin. From sitting on top of wardrobes to room searches and one to ones. Its actually quite a similar ward. I was in over Christmas though and was sometimes allowed on their trips out.
Hmmm. Its an emotional watch and I guess I see how I might have appeared back then. Maybe its a wrench to know I was that unwell, but its creating a lot of mixed feelings.
He said that due to the physical abuse and neglect that Crystal suffered at the age when children tend to have imaginary friends, she kept hers as a way to cope with life.
It made a lot of sense when you think about it. She wasn't psychotic, just lost and lonely.
I still think it's a really interesting documentary.
I thought it was interesting too.
I just thought what he said about Crystal sounds like the rubbish that comes out of psychodynamic psychotherapy (I am so glad that I got discharged from that after three sessions). I didn't know that being lonely could make you hallucinate. But I understand that hallucinations can be non-psychotic, ie dissociative, drug-induced, sleep-deprived, as part of a medical condition (although Crystal's blood test came out ok).
PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student.
I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out.
I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included.
Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.
I really don't like the fact the narrator kept saying 'a lot of people who self harm have had problems at home' or words to that effect, in both episodes so far. I understand that that may be the case, but it just maintains the stigma that all people with mental disorders are 'problem kids' or something, instead of simply highlighting one of the risk factors for self-harm/mental disorders.
i thought this as soon as they said that. sometimes there isnt an external cause of depression, anyone can get it and anyone can use self harm as a coping mechanism. i have very few problems with my family (besides them being a bit lacking in observational skills and not noticing practically anything), yet things have been bad.
Yep true that, I never self harm because of home, I have a nice home life and loving family. My problems stem from work and being bullied and my own self hatred.
I nearly cried when Gill was in hospital at Christmas and her family came to see her and give her presents, because that was exactly what I had to do. It was horrible sitting in a tiny room handing out presents, knowing that my family had to leave soon for their christmas dinner and I would have to go back to the ward.
I spent two christmasses in hospital, two new years, one birthday and I think two or even three easters! I collected the lot :p
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different…
you once called your brain a hard drive, well say hello to the virus.
Why were you all crying? The programme had no effect on my emotions.
PM me if you want a PDF copy of the ICD-10or the Mental Health Act 1983/2007. I ALSO HAVE THE DSM-V BOOK and am a pharmacology student.
I have a visual impairment / neurological problems so I need people to type in clear text and no funny fonts. Also excuse any typos, my vision blocks things out.
I have autism and have problems communicating, PMs included.
Just becasue I type well doesn't mean I speak well. I am only part time verbal.
Some people found it a very difficult subject matter, because of things that had happened, or they were worried that might happen, or because it was quite a graphic images of self harm, and other mental health problems, including being restrained.
It doesn't matter where you come from; it matters where you go.
No-one gets remembered for the things they didn't do.
We won't all be here this time next year,
so while you can take a picture of us.
We're definitely going to hell,
but we'll have all the best stories to tell.
For me it's because I never had any help when I was a teen, and I ache for that, I needed it so much, to have some really listen to me and want to come into my world and make it safe there. And because I can relate now, to what they're going through emotionally, despite being much older. It also makes me aware of how serious some of my symptoms are, when they're just like my 'normal life' now, as it were. Lots of things.
