Posted by JenStar on November 16, 2004, at 18:07:09
In reply to I don't understand what went wrong..., posted by Froso on November 15, 2004, at 13:53:07
hi Froso,
I don't know the extent of your relationship with the T, but don't forget that mental illnesses (including psychosis) usually have roots in genes and brain chemistry. I think early life experiences can contribute to a person's well-being (or lack thereof) but really, sometimes depression and other issues ARE caused solely by brain chemistry.Is your T working solely from a 'talk therapy' standpoint?
Also, I'm not sure that anyone's past is an excuse for current behavior. I think we all have free will and can choose our behaviors, life-styles, etc. Having a good upbringing makes it easier to choose wisely, and having a bad upbringing can make it much harder. BUT -- I don't believe that we're COMPLETELY created by our environment. I'd caution against trying to "blame" or "excuse" your illness on something your mother did or didn't do. I think it's better to look for solutions and ways to change behavior moving ahead. At least that's what works best for me, when I'm making progress. :)
About age -- there's no wrong age for people here! We've had some high-schoolers and some octegenarians and everyone in between. Welcome and have fun here. :)
JenStar
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