About My Meds and What I Did Today

[sleestack88]

Rumspringa is a really good book. I recommend you check out a similar documentary called, "The Devil's Playground."

[RDJim]

I like the lighting in your last few vids.... very dramatic and flattering.

[trollhamsterarmy]

You are the poster child for charming.

[deidzoeb]

Dr. Amador in SZ magazine says something like 50% of people with schizophrenia don't have insight into their problem, and about half of the people with insight decide not to take their medications regularly. I'm glad you're in the portion that has insight and takes meds regularly.

[mrsdoodyhead2]

woot

[JewelAngel]

We haven't seen Rob in awhile. I'm concerned about you Melinda.

The internet can be a very cruel place. Maybe try taking a break? Do things with Rob, live, maybe travel a bit, cook with him, go to the movies, maybe get a part time job?

Stay well Melinda...we all care about you!!! :)

[Toadbaby7]

Hi Mel, Thank you so much for all your vids. Over the past 2yrs I have learned more about Schizophrenia from you than any book could explain. I suffer from ODC and take meds and find you inspiring.

[robertpina99]

Hey, Mel.

[DebUSA]

So you've scratched the Miracles book reports?

[melsbasketcase]

People are welcome to review the book but I have moved on from that book. I am reading other things now.

[pairunoyd]

as far as, Are your meds causing you problems? I think its good to always consider outside-the-box thinking.

My personal issue is not feeling a sense of concrete identity. I feel rather blurry.

[pairunoyd]

not that this video has a unique title, but you really do come up with some good ones!

BTW, you sure look cute in this video. ;)

[BiodegradeableMan]

The woman on TV said we should put our clocks back tonight. I am confused as I hadn't taken mine off the wall.

[schoolmaster1945]

Hello Mel, The Amish read should be quite interesting. One of my Amish neighbors left his wife and nine children for another woman (English). I understand he will be shunned forever. I am not sure but his children may be unable to speak with him again...regards...

[deidzoeb]

I don't quite understand how the Amish reconcile an emphasis on forgiveness in some cases (like they talk about for the shooter in that rampage a few yrs ago), versus "shunning" members of their own community who they judge to have broken rules. They have some rationalization for shunning that I skimmed over in the book "Amish Grace", but it didn't make sense to me.

[schoolmaster1945]

Shunning from what I understand was a form of humiliation to shame the member into possibly returning to the faith. If they were excommunicated from their religion, shunning would be still used but for a different purpose since the person then would not be Amish. Of course each Order has slightly different rules and practices...regards...

[earth2k8]

Is there any research that connects hearing voices with some kind of dream state mental activity?

[melsbasketcase]

I don't know but that is how my sister described it. I think they think the speech area of the brain is active when hallucinating.

[earth2k8]

PS - I remember readng Screwtape Letters when I was in college, and not getting completely through it. My lasting impression of Lewis is that he makes a shift into fundamentalism from time to time. He trust very much his own rationality, and always gave me the impression of being a little pretentious.

[earth2k8]

trustS, that is. Should proof my comments!

[deidzoeb]

I haven't heard about that connection, but I know a lot of anti-psychotic and anti-depressant meds mention that they cause more dreams as a side effect.

I have a theory that everyone has dreams when they hit the right level of sleep, but can't always remember them. Could be wrong. That's the way it seems to work with me. I only remember them when I wake up in the middle of them, and the details fade quickly from my memory even then.

[Aspie12345]

Hi Melinda. Yes many people care about you (see your last video comments by many people). I have not received sz magazine yet so I'm unable to comment yet. Have fun with Rob this weekend.

[SERSONTOLOGYQuebec]

the computer is bad for the mentally unhealthy it nothing but stress, Respect that you keep fighting the good fight sooner our later you will find the perfect combo of care too suit you its a long long fight