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-   The Barbie (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/)
-   -   Depression / anxiety (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/depression-anxiety-757813/)

eddie007 Feb 21st 2013 9:32 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 10560458)
What puzzles me about mental illness is the MODERNITY of all those labels that we stick on people. Our grandparents did not talk about "Depression", ADHD, Aspergers.

I am not saying that these conditions are imaginary but that we should use labels with some care and reflection.
our grandparents used to send children up chimneys... ok... maybe not our grandparents, but our great grandparents did....

well... not mine... but other peoples... at least if my Great Grandparents did send their children up chimneys they never talked about it.



perhaps we should go back to the good old days when there was social stigma and shame associated with mental illness...the days when we simply denied and hid those who were ill from polite society...and children could earn their keep:sneaky:

Sally Redux Feb 21st 2013 9:34 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 10560458)
What puzzles me about mental illness is the MODERNITY of all those labels that we stick on people. Our grandparents did not talk about "Depression", ADHD, Aspergers.

I am not saying that these conditions are imaginary but that we should use labels with some care and reflection.
My grandparents were both treated for depression.

Bernieboy Feb 21st 2013 9:38 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Depression is part of life,we need to face it n overcome it.

Chortlepuss Feb 21st 2013 9:44 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 10560458)
What puzzles me about mental illness is the MODERNITY of all those labels that we stick on people. Our grandparents did not talk about "Depression", ADHD, Aspergers.

I am not saying that these conditions are imaginary but that we should use labels with some care and reflection.
Before my daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers, she was labelled as 'excessively rude' and 'disobedient' . I was treated like a paranoid mum for years before I managed to find an Aspberger's expert. Following diagnosis, I felt educated and more equiped to deal with her condition (she doesn't like hugs, I assumed she didn't like me), she needs to understand the reason behind decisions in a logical framework etc. My very clever brother in law (dyslexic) was treated as though he was thick, and beaten by teachers as a child....I feel really grateful that there are professionals out there now to be able to help us through these challenges

Pollyana Feb 21st 2013 9:50 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 10560569)
Depression is part of life,we need to face it n overcome it.
Takes a strong will to do that though

Bernieboy Feb 21st 2013 10:00 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 10560583)
Takes a strong will to do that though
Indeed it does,the demons will always be there but you can dumb down the forces that open the door,in my case,alcohol.

Pollyana Feb 21st 2013 10:06 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 10560603)
Indeed it does,the demons will always be there but you can dumb down the forces that open the door,in my case,alcohol.
Never thought of it quite like that, but......... :)

eddie007 Feb 21st 2013 12:43 pm
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 10560603)
Indeed it does,the demons will always be there but you can dumb down the forces that open the door,in my case,alcohol.
what... you mean I should take more water with it?

I resent Ice in my single malt... heaven knows how I would react to H2O:frown:

Dreamy Feb 21st 2013 2:44 pm
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 10560790)
what... you mean I should take more water with it?

I resent Ice in my single malt... heaven knows how I would react to H2O:frown:
Dear god no - don't put ice in malt. The coldness will reduce the aromas and subtleties of the flavour.

However, a teaspoon of water is perfectly acceptable.

Adding water to any single malt changes the composition of the spirit and unlocks more flavours and aromas.
Ideally, the water added would be the same as that used by the distillery to make the whisky. But that’s not easy to do, especially if you enjoy your single malt outside of Scotland. The best bet is to add still Scottish spring water, or soft tap water without too many added chemicals. The key is to add a little water at a time, taking it slowly until you find the balance to suit your tastes.
How to enjoy your single malt

Pollyana Feb 21st 2013 6:24 pm
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 10560603)
Indeed it does,the demons will always be there but you can dumb down the forces that open the door,in my case,alcohol.
You know what can be nearly as good as all the vitamins and drugs and doctors?

A best mate who knows just how you tick, and just how to make you tick better ;) If I had a $ for every time you've pulled me out of the pit.......:thumbup:



Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 10560790)
what... you mean I should take more water with it?
:ohmy:
I think he means you should take water instead of it :ohmy::ohmy::eek:

Like he does......... :unsure:

lesleys Feb 21st 2013 9:56 pm
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10559458)
You said it.

lesleys Feb 21st 2013 10:07 pm
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 10560458)
What puzzles me about mental illness is the MODERNITY of all those labels that we stick on people. Our grandparents did not talk about "Depression", ADHD, Aspergers.

I am not saying that these conditions are imaginary but that we should use labels with some care and reflection.
Nor did our grandparents talk about HIV, SARS, MND, Alzheimers etc.

I am beginning to think 'mental illness' is the wrong term. We're talking about brain disorders. If any other organ didn't work properly you wouldn't accuse the sufferer of having 'a label' stuck on them. Why is it so difficult for people to accept that depression can be a life threatening condition, just like having something like asthma ?

paulry Feb 22nd 2013 6:13 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by lesleys (Post 10561459)
Nor did our grandparents talk about HIV, SARS, MND, Alzheimers etc.

I am beginning to think 'mental illness' is the wrong term. We're talking about brain disorders. If any other organ didn't work properly you wouldn't accuse the sufferer of having 'a label' stuck on them. Why is it so difficult for people to accept that depression can be a life threatening condition, just like having something like asthma ?
Hmmm with bird-brain comments like that maybe you're best leaving your thinking to the doctors and scientists?

Dorothy Feb 22nd 2013 9:35 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10562450)
Hmmm with bird-brain comments like that maybe you're best leaving your thinking to the doctors and scientists?
Did you forget this? http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...&postcount=339 Perhaps some megadoses of your miracle vitamins will help with the memory loss.

Bernieboy Feb 22nd 2013 10:17 am
Re: Depression / anxiety
 
Originally Posted by paulry (Post 10562450)
Hmmm with bird-brain comments like that maybe you're best leaving your thinking to the doctors and scientists?
You need to stay off the booze mate,yer comimg across a bit mmmmm odd:blink:


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