Posted by Quintal on August 31, 2007, at 14:52:48
In reply to Re: Pseudo-neurotic Schizophrenia, posted by Wittgenstein on August 30, 2007, at 15:21:17
That's terrible Wiitgenstein. I'd say it borders on neglect, and that's not uncommon here is it? I saw a story in the paper today about a woman who was turned away from the hospital maternity unit and had to give birth at home due to staff shortages: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007400576,00.html
I'd highly recommend "Surviving a Borderline Parent" if you feel one of your parents had borderline traits. I liked the review by 'Battle-Scarred BPD Survivor', because it's so true.
There is a MIND group close to here, but I think it would be unwise for me to join it, for a variety of reasons. There's the social anxiety thing too, and I really don't think anybody else can help me do what I need to do, which is learn self-control. I suspect I'm one of those people that gets more neurotic the more attention I'm paid. I've honestly never been better since I was discharged, it's a bit of a paradox, but there you are.
I'm exploring other options though. I've been invited to an Ayahuasca healing ceremony in the UK with real, live, Peruvian Shaman.... but I'm not sure whether to go. I find the idea very interesting and I'd like to do something like that at some point in my life, I'm just not sure the time is right, but I suppose the time may never be 'right'.
I'm pleased to hear you're finally getting the treatment you need. There's no way I could afford a private psychiatrist either. I think there's another Brit here who had similar experiences on moving to another country, just goes to show that free public health care is realistic if it's managed efficiently.
Q
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