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My experience is real to me. (lemmings.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/goodoffmychest@lemmy.world
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Don't try to tell me what I go through isn't real.

Don't try to tell me I'm lying.

Don't try to tell me I'm "schizo" or whatever.

Don't tell me I don't really have a mental illness I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH.

You don't know me, how would you even know whether or not my experiences were real.

I'm currently in therapy with medical professionals, so I am indeed seeking help and working on myself, but to say I didn't go through it when you didn't know me is something else.

(I can't and probably won't say much as it's more of a general rant, plus you can DM for more info but only if you're not gonna be judgemental.)

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[–] [S] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thanks so much, you too. I plan to move to Europe in the near future, IDK how long. But yeah, I was outright told that if I actually saw a professional, they would tell me I didn't have my conditions and that I was self-diagnosing and that it might just take a while for me to listen. I was actually diagnosed with everything by a professional, though.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    I'm helping my sister and her kids first, they are far more at risk. After that I'm looking into Ireland, they have subsidies for tech workers that interest me.

    Don't let the fear of a misdiagnosis paralyze you, you always have the right to a second and even third and fourth opinions. When it comes to mental health, if you feel unwell you ARE unwell and deserve appropriate support and access to healthcare

    Maybe they're not sure what exactly is going on but the fact you feel this way is INDISPUTABLE proof that SOMETHING is going on. Don't let them weasel away.

    I went undiagnosed for most of my life and it was pure hell. I mean it's still hell now but at least I have a subsidized therapist to talk to about it with.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    If you're going to come to Europe, avoid the UK, we're heading down the same path as the US and will be in a similar situation in 4 years time.

    Try somewhere a bit more stable, I'd honestly suggest central Europe since France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, and Finland are also heading in roughly the same direction.

    Who knows, maybe we'll all have to keep on moving as the whole of society collapses.

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