How have you survived thus far in that situation?
2007-02-28 09:02:14 · 17 answers · asked by comedycatalyst 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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2007-02-28 09:06:07 · update #1
Hmm... As a clinical social worker, all of my clients "technically" are insane, as they all are diagnosed with major mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia), yet, ironically, they are probably the most "sane" people in my life, because with them, there are no fronts. What I mean is that the rest of us, go around each day, worrying about what others think about us, worrying about who drives the better car, lives in the better house, takes the best vacation... with my clients who are truly mentally ill, they are in-tuned to the smaller, more delicate aspects of life, such as how they feel, how their friends are doing, and the like. I often think that if we could all learn to speak our minds like the "insane" do, we'd be a much happier society.
2007-02-28 13:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by MSW in Florida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most insane person in my life is my mother. (Really, she is clinically insane, as well as manic depressive and a substance abuser.)
I deal with it by reminding myself that she can't help it. She's never learned how to adapt or be an adult, so I have to forgive her for it. The few time she's seeked help, she lied her way out of it, convincing at least 3 psychiatrists that my father abused her and that I hated her. Again, not her fault. If a psychiatrist can't help her with her problems, who am I? All I can do is be there for her and love her, even if I don't agree with anything she does or says.
And constantly remind myself that every has a choice. For her, it's easier to be entirely dependant on other people... That, by no means, says I will be the same.
2007-02-28 17:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by fitofhonesty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. Its a good thing I try not to keep much company with them. Its so awkward to be around them and even worse to speak rationally with them because they don't think clearly make poor decisons have altered thought process and are very demanding and childlike. Im so glad when my shift is over!!!!
2007-02-28 17:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by nylatinanurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 people come to mind at the moment. I can't get either one out of my life. I'm stuck with them. I survive one day at a time.
2007-02-28 17:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah my ex-boyfriend....I survive by taking it one day at a time
2007-02-28 17:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by JLee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, myself, many people think I'm a little crazy. I get by mostly by luck.
2007-02-28 17:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by sparks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boss John Wayne Gacey and my supervisor Jeffery Dahmer.... but they seem pretty normal to me.
2007-02-28 17:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by lifesaverjellybeans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my friends, my family, my teachers, me... basically everybody. but im gettin along pretty well. i dont suffer from insanity, i enjoy every minute of it...
2007-02-28 17:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by M T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, myself.
And quite nicely, thank you for asking.
2007-02-28 17:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by hunterentertainment 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes my 2 girlfriends, and my little sister
2007-02-28 17:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋