If you have insanity, how do you deal with it?

Answer 1

"Insanity" is an ugly word; I've had mental health issues for decades. I'm diagnosed with major depression and PTSD, but have been pretty much symptom-free for the last 2 or 3 years. I quit taking medications that doctors threw at me, and have responded much better with supplements (St. John's wort primarily), a change in diet, and initial therapy.

If you have a physical ailment, there's no shame in seeing a doctor, but if it's mental health, all of a sudden you're "crazy" or "insane". I was working as a peer advocate the last couple of years and most of the folks I dealt with really didn't need much more than somebody to talk to, but once they got the "crazy" label, they couldn't buy a friend. Much of what is deemed "mental illness" is how well one fits in dealing with others and those considered mental ill get stuck only dealing with others who are mentally ill.

"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." -Krishna Murti-

Answer 2

That word insanity is rarely used any more in an offical diagnosis.
If you are mentally ill, I would hope that you have a doctor and a treatment plan.
Take your meds, eat healthy, get counseling, and live your life the best you can.

Answer 3

If you are insane. By definition, you have no clue that you are insane. Insane people don't deal with their problems because they do not have insight into their condition.

Answer 4

If I knew I was insane, then I was never insane to begin with.

Answer 5

most insane people don't realize they are insane...they are just living in a nightmare.

Answer 6

Talk to a mental health professional and seek treatment (preferably psychotherapy before anything else).

Answer 7

lots of medication and listening to the voices in my head

Answer 8

1) therapy
2) medication ( whole lot! )
3) prayer
4) friends
5) family

Answer 9

listen to music

Answer 10

stay calm and away from sharp things.

if its really bad, seek help and meds can help