Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 Yes, so that you don't add pressure to the middle ear through the Eustachian tube while sneezing or blowing your nose. Yes, to prevent introduction of bacteria from the throat into the middle ear, and into the cochlear. Someone once told me that a newly implanted person blew her nose so hard that her cochlear got infected, and it took her a year to get rid of the cochlear infection. Egads.. one more thing to obsess over. Perhaps taking a decongestant for the duration will do wonders. Ask your ENT, my advice. Later, Chris On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 10:00:10 -0600, Kozlik <lisak70@...> wrote: > > Pam, > > Thanks for your " get well " wishes! <smile> Is it really true that you can't > blow your nose for a month following surgery? Is this to prevent your > stitches from opening? > > > Surgery date: 12/22/04 (15 days and counting!) > Activation date: 1/18/05 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 I know that every time I even thought of blowing my nose, my inner ear plugged up with a bubble I could immediately feel.. so it wasn't hard to remember. But using kleenex to sop it all up rather than blowing the nose is a new art form! I don't have any trouble sneezing with my mouth open though but I was thinking of some people I know who always try to stifle the sneeze and give a little tiny closed mouth *achoooooo*! Now that would be a problem. I hope your cold is getting better . Maybe it will give you enough immunity so that you don't get another one right after surgery. They gave me a strong antibiotic to take for a week after surgery to prevent certain kinds of hospital/surgery induced infections so I figure that antibiotic probably wiped out some of my immunities to other lesser things. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: " Kozlik " <lisak70@...> > Pam, > > Thanks for your " get well " wishes! <smile> Is it really true that you > can't > blow your nose for a month following surgery? Is this to prevent your > stitches from opening? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 I agree with the ENT when they say not to blow nose or even sneeze hard after any ear surgery. It is to prevent any infection from entering the middle ear through the eustachian tube. However, it is very difficult not to stiffle a sneeze as that also could put pressure inside the middle ear. The best thing to do as adviced by my ENT is to open your mouth wide when sneezing. Which means the " aaachoooooo " is gonna be very very loud. Seems funny!! When you sneeze this way, your eustachain tube is closed and does not allow anything to go in. I have had to do this for one month and continue to do so after my surgeries to clear infections from both the ears. Ear infections are pretty " notorious " and very very stubborn. They don't clear like any other infections, hence it is better to prevent than to suffer. Ravi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 Ravi, This is the first time I've ever heard about these limitations, so I'm really glad this was discussed on the list. I'll have to remind myself to sneeze open-mouthed so that I don't cause any problems. The last thing I want to deal with after surgery is an ear infection -- especially if it can be prevented. Speaking of ear infections, it looks as if my cold hasn't reached my ears. Better yet, I received a " clean bill of health " today and am ready to proceed with surgery. Surgery date: 12/22/04 (15 days and counting!) Activation date: 1/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 <<I don't have any trouble sneezing with my mouth open though but I was thinking of some people I know who always try to stifle the sneeze and give a little tiny closed mouth *achoooooo*! Now that would be a problem. I hope your cold is getting better . Maybe it will give you enough immunity so that you don't get another one right after surgery.>> Awww, thanks Pam! I'm feeling much better today and passed my pre-op with a clean bill of health! You're right -- being sick right now is better than later so I don't have to deal with the problem of trying to recover from surgery and a cold at the same time. Unfortunately, I happen to be one of those people who try to stifle a sneeze, so it looks like I'll have to break that habit real quick. <grin> Surgery date: 12/22/04 (15 days and counting!) Activation date: 1/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 : I forgot to add another important information with regards to blowing nose. After surgery my ENT says that one should not blow the nose by holding our fingers to the nose or whatever way. We should inhale in deeply, so that the phlegm is inhaled into the throat and then expelled through the mouth. Thats the procedure recommended by my ENT. Good that you are on track for CI surgery, it is just round the corner and good luck. Ravi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 , are you supposed to sneeze with an open mouth) I hadn't heard that. Glad your getting better. though and I wonder if they'll give you anything to help keep you from sneezing for a while. > Re: Question for Pam ><<I don't have any trouble sneezing with my mouth open though but I was >thinking of some people I know who always try to stifle the sneeze and give >a little tiny closed mouth *achoooooo*! Now that would be a problem. >I hope your cold is getting better . Maybe it will give you enough >immunity so that you don't get another one right after surgery. >Awww, thanks Pam! I'm feeling much better today and passed my pre-op with a >clean bill of health! >You're right -- being sick right now is better than later so I don't have to >deal with the problem of trying to recover from surgery and a cold at the >same time. >Unfortunately, I happen to be one of those people who try to stifle a >sneeze, so it looks like I'll have to break that habit real quick. <grin > >Surgery date: 12/22/04 (15 days and counting!) >Activation date: 1/18/05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Tina, I didn't know about having to sneeze open-mouthed either. (I've learned so many things from this list!) The only medication I was given to take following surgery was Vicodin and an antibiotic I can't remember the name of right now. I had to take Vicodin earlier this year for shoulder pain and I remember the euphoric feeling it gave me. Strange. Very strange. I wasn't quite bouncing off the walls, but I was close. LOL! Surgery date: 12/22/04 (13 days and counting!) Activation date: 1/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Knows how to help with the sneezing. I will stand by and tickle her when she feels a sneeze coming on. Hey, I am trying to help. Grinning. *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday .... around age 11. & Gimlet (Guide Dawggie) Portland, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup rlclark77@... http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 You can sneeze but just do it with open mouth.. let the air out instead of pushing it back in... Like the nose blowing it is only for a month. Pam S. (in Alaska) Re: Question for Pam > > , are you supposed to sneeze with an open mouth) I hadn't heard that. > Glad your getting better. though and I wonder if they'll give you > anything to help keep you from sneezing for a while. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help people who seem to have symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing voices....seeing people who don't exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. Gab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help people who seem to have symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing voices....seeing people who don't exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. Gab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help people who seem to have symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing voices....seeing people who don't exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. Gab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help people who seem to have symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing voices....seeing people who don't exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. Gab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Schizophrenia is most likely a neurological condition. It is definitely a physiological condition. However, the behavior we call schizophrenia may end up having a multiple causes and thus be multiple disorders. For instance, partial seizure status epilepticus is often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, the patient given antipsychotic drugs which increase the seizure activity and making the patient seem even more psychotic. > > Hi Pam, > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully understand > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the most > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is unjustified. > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't know what to > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local CVS. She > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would see her from > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, I stopped > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another job. > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for dinner and this > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and sat in the > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a conversation......with > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the entire time > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person and laughed > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this invisible person > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with this woman. > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford her > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes to Ram's Horn and > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this person > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with this person. > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my question > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was going on > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why did she > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for schizophrenia, > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary people and > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical condition? I'm a > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and something was going > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person that " she > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful Mind " ? I > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me understand this > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into my office > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all these people > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because they are darn > good actors. > > Gab > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Schizophrenia is most likely a neurological condition. It is definitely a physiological condition. However, the behavior we call schizophrenia may end up having a multiple causes and thus be multiple disorders. For instance, partial seizure status epilepticus is often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, the patient given antipsychotic drugs which increase the seizure activity and making the patient seem even more psychotic. > > Hi Pam, > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully understand > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the most > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is unjustified. > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't know what to > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local CVS. She > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would see her from > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, I stopped > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another job. > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for dinner and this > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and sat in the > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a conversation......with > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the entire time > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person and laughed > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this invisible person > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with this woman. > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford her > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes to Ram's Horn and > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this person > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with this person. > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my question > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was going on > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why did she > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for schizophrenia, > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary people and > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical condition? I'm a > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and something was going > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person that " she > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful Mind " ? I > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me understand this > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into my office > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all these people > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because they are darn > good actors. > > Gab > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Schizophrenia is most likely a neurological condition. It is definitely a physiological condition. However, the behavior we call schizophrenia may end up having a multiple causes and thus be multiple disorders. For instance, partial seizure status epilepticus is often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, the patient given antipsychotic drugs which increase the seizure activity and making the patient seem even more psychotic. > > Hi Pam, > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully understand > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the most > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is unjustified. > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't know what to > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local CVS. She > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would see her from > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, I stopped > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another job. > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for dinner and this > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and sat in the > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a conversation......with > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the entire time > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person and laughed > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this invisible person > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with this woman. > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford her > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes to Ram's Horn and > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this person > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with this person. > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my question > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was going on > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why did she > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for schizophrenia, > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary people and > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical condition? I'm a > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and something was going > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person that " she > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful Mind " ? I > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me understand this > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into my office > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all these people > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because they are darn > good actors. > > Gab > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Schizophrenia is most likely a neurological condition. It is definitely a physiological condition. However, the behavior we call schizophrenia may end up having a multiple causes and thus be multiple disorders. For instance, partial seizure status epilepticus is often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, the patient given antipsychotic drugs which increase the seizure activity and making the patient seem even more psychotic. > > Hi Pam, > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully understand > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the most > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is unjustified. > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't know what to > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local CVS. She > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would see her from > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, I stopped > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another job. > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for dinner and this > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and sat in the > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a conversation......with > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the entire time > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person and laughed > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this invisible person > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with this woman. > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford her > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes to Ram's Horn and > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this person > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with this person. > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my question > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was going on > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why did she > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for schizophrenia, > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary people and > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical condition? I'm a > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and something was going > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person that " she > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful Mind " ? I > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me understand this > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into my office > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all these people > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because they are darn > good actors. > > Gab > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Gab, I can answer this. As lonf as physiological disorders get called mental illnesses, they won't be properly understood and treated. Are you aware that there are a few programs in the U.S. who take people after an initial " psychotic break " and bring them back to health without psychotropic drugs? Their success rate in almost 100%. In other cultures that do not drag people off to hospitals, there is a much lower incidence of repeated psychotic breaks. In some cultures, those who " hear voices " are trained to be shamans. Anyone can hear voices. Stress the body out enough through emotional stress, poor diet, poor support and poor coping mechanisms and a person can experience psychosis. Unfortunately, we call them schizophrenic and make themn patients for life by giving them brain- disabling drugs. Anyone who abruptly discontinues neuroleptic drugs will be exhibiting sx of sz. If you really want to have an impact, learn more about nutrition and emotional health. You'd be stunned to see what a decent diet and some well-chosen supplemnts can do to make a person well or give them the emotional energy to address their problems in life. Virtually 90% of the people I deal with got to where they are through longstanding poor dietary habits. Few people eat whole foods today yet, these are the very things with the nutrients that create the fuel for neurotransmitters. When you work with a person, ask them for: their favorite foods were as a child, what was cooked for them as a child, what their favorite foods are now, and then ask them to keep afood and drink diary for a week. What you'll find is very little whole food, very few fresh vegetables, an overabundance of carbohydrates, and plenty of sugar, caffeine, boxed, frozen, and fast foods. Learn enough to be able to show people how foods affect their bodies, get them to agree to a week of trying things your way (plenty of fresh vegetables, meats, low to moderate complex carbohydrates, and a small amount of fresh fruits low in fructose (berries). Have them stay away from all sugar and caffeine. In a mere week you'll be working with a different person. This goes 10x more for children. Regards, > > Hi Pam, > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully understand > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the most > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is unjustified. > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't know what to > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local CVS. She > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would see her from > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, I stopped > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another job. > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for dinner and this > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and sat in the > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a conversation......with > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the entire time > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person and laughed > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this invisible person > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with this woman. > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford her > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes to Ram's Horn and > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this person > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with this person. > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my question > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was going on > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why did she > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for schizophrenia, > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary people and > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical condition? I'm a > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and something was going > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person that " she > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful Mind " ? I > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me understand this > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into my office > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all these people > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because they are darn > good actors. > > Gab > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Gab, I can answer this. As lonf as physiological disorders get called mental illnesses, they won't be properly understood and treated. Are you aware that there are a few programs in the U.S. who take people after an initial " psychotic break " and bring them back to health without psychotropic drugs? Their success rate in almost 100%. In other cultures that do not drag people off to hospitals, there is a much lower incidence of repeated psychotic breaks. In some cultures, those who " hear voices " are trained to be shamans. Anyone can hear voices. Stress the body out enough through emotional stress, poor diet, poor support and poor coping mechanisms and a person can experience psychosis. Unfortunately, we call them schizophrenic and make themn patients for life by giving them brain- disabling drugs. Anyone who abruptly discontinues neuroleptic drugs will be exhibiting sx of sz. If you really want to have an impact, learn more about nutrition and emotional health. You'd be stunned to see what a decent diet and some well-chosen supplemnts can do to make a person well or give them the emotional energy to address their problems in life. Virtually 90% of the people I deal with got to where they are through longstanding poor dietary habits. Few people eat whole foods today yet, these are the very things with the nutrients that create the fuel for neurotransmitters. When you work with a person, ask them for: their favorite foods were as a child, what was cooked for them as a child, what their favorite foods are now, and then ask them to keep afood and drink diary for a week. What you'll find is very little whole food, very few fresh vegetables, an overabundance of carbohydrates, and plenty of sugar, caffeine, boxed, frozen, and fast foods. Learn enough to be able to show people how foods affect their bodies, get them to agree to a week of trying things your way (plenty of fresh vegetables, meats, low to moderate complex carbohydrates, and a small amount of fresh fruits low in fructose (berries). Have them stay away from all sugar and caffeine. In a mere week you'll be working with a different person. This goes 10x more for children. Regards, > > Hi Pam, > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully understand > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the most > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is unjustified. > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't know what to > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local CVS. She > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would see her from > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, I stopped > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another job. > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for dinner and this > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and sat in the > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a conversation......with > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the entire time > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person and laughed > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this invisible person > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with this woman. > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford her > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes to Ram's Horn and > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this person > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with this person. > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my question > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was going on > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why did she > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for schizophrenia, > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary people and > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical condition? I'm a > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and something was going > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person that " she > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful Mind " ? I > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me understand this > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into my office > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all these people > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because they are darn > good actors. > > Gab > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 My partial generalised seizures ........got me labled with schizo- affective illness. > > > > Hi Pam, > > > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully > understand > > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the > most > > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is > unjustified. > > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't > know what to > > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local > CVS. She > > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would > see her from > > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, > I stopped > > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another > job. > > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for > dinner and this > > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and > sat in the > > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a > conversation......with > > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the > entire time > > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person > and laughed > > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this > invisible person > > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with > this woman. > > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford > her > > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes > to Ram's Horn and > > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this > person > > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with > this person. > > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my > question > > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was > going on > > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why > did she > > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for > schizophrenia, > > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary > people and > > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical > condition? I'm a > > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and > something was going > > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person > that " she > > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful > Mind " ? I > > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me > understand this > > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into > my office > > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all > these people > > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because > they are darn > > good actors. > > > > Gab > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 My partial generalised seizures ........got me labled with schizo- affective illness. > > > > Hi Pam, > > > > Okay, I admit that I'm confused, but in order for me to fully > understand > > things, I do need to ask questions so hope you don't mind. For the > most > > part, I do agree that a lot of the mental illness diagnosis is > unjustified. > > However, I have personally witness something and to this date don't > know what to > > make of this situation. Maybe you can help me out. > > > > A few years ago, there was a woman who worked at our local > CVS. She > > worked the floor and would stock products on the shelves. I would > see her from > > time to time and say hi to her when I went to CVS to shop. One day, > I stopped > > seeing her at work and just thought maybe she quit and got another > job. > > Well, a few weeks later, my friend and I went to Ram's Horn for > dinner and this > > woman, who used to work at CVS, came into the restaurant alone and > sat in the > > booth next to us. As soon a she sat down, she started a > conversation......with > > no one......she sat there and talked to an imaginary person the > entire time > > she was there. She even ordered food for this make believe person > and laughed > > with her and told her jokes and answered questions that this > invisible person > > supposidly asked her. I asked the waitress what was going on with > this woman. > > She told me that she lost her insurance and could no longer afford > her > > medication for schizophrenia. She said this woman frequently goes > to Ram's Horn and > > the staff knows about her condition and how she orders food for this > person > > she believes is there with her and carries on a converstion with > this person. > > She also lost her job as a result of her condition. Now, here's my > question > > for you. Does schizophrenia exist? If not, then what the heck was > going on > > with this person? Why was she talking to an imaginary person? Why > did she > > appear normal and could hold a job while she was on medication for > schizophrenia, > > but soon a she went off medication, she started seeing imaginary > people and > > could not function in society? Is schizophreina a medical > condition? I'm a > > bit lost here because I witnessed this with my own eyes and > something was going > > on with this woman. She really believed she was talking to a person > that " she > > saw " but no one else saw. Also, did you see the movie " A Beautiful > Mind " ? I > > heard that movie was based on a true story. Okay, help me > understand this > > please. Oh, I also had a patient during my practicum who came into > my office > > and started to have a conversation with the coat rack. Are all > these people > > faking this? if they are, then they should go to Hollywood because > they are darn > > good actors. > > > > Gab > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 > Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help > people who seem to have > symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing > voices....seeing people who don't > exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. My Grandmother has the " sight " . She could comunicate with people who had past. In Scotland, where I lived everyone knew Maggie, and her gift. They came to her when they needed help and she gave it. They seemed happy with her answers and her help. So I guess she was Schizophrenic? Maggs. __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 > Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help > people who seem to have > symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing > voices....seeing people who don't > exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. My Grandmother has the " sight " . She could comunicate with people who had past. In Scotland, where I lived everyone knew Maggie, and her gift. They came to her when they needed help and she gave it. They seemed happy with her answers and her help. So I guess she was Schizophrenic? Maggs. __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 > Thanks, Sara. So can anything be done to help > people who seem to have > symptoms of " schizophrenia " .....hearing > voices....seeing people who don't > exist? I couldn't imagine living like that. My Grandmother has the " sight " . She could comunicate with people who had past. In Scotland, where I lived everyone knew Maggie, and her gift. They came to her when they needed help and she gave it. They seemed happy with her answers and her help. So I guess she was Schizophrenic? Maggs. __________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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