| The Old Gods |
| Sometimes, the brain chemicals are just shit. |
Afternoon Storms, then Clearing| E.T. Eventing |
| Void - The other point I would also agree with however, is that we know that if we supply the brain with storebought chemicals, it will stop making its own, which is equally dangerous. So while it can be used to our advtange I believe it must be used in moderation. Because the coping mechanisms as you said will not work afterward if the brain is now unable to produce them. |
| Sunset River Arabian |
| I wouldn't know if its making its own or not. 'Mental health' isnt real where I'm at and I'm not dealing with the bullshit id get to find out. Water works fine for now |
| Sandy Hill Farms |
| Shi, you make a very good point, but as someone who has studied Mental Health, therapist, if trained correctly, are able to read your body language, and should be comforting enough for you to open up. |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| zrek - ok yeah the idea that you use the degree you earn in a 1:1 match with your job on the outside is a huge myth. I studied languages and barely used that in my job despite having gotten a scholarship to study it, because it's not about the specific skill that made it valuable--it's the exercised ability to reason, plan, communicate, and expand your horizons that gives a degree its value. for that reason college can be a great place to explore what might spark your flame, but it does take money rather than give it in the process. so then you need to consider however much debt you may be saddled with, and whether or not you can apply to or have scholarships, before 100% committing. college definitely isn't for everyone but that's ok |
| E.T. Eventing |
| Void - Yes that is simultaneously true. When I struggled with depression I would say it was more difficult to create a basis of coping skills in the deep of the dark. Sometimes the brain chemicals are wonky, just because they are due to genetics or uncontrollable factors, but I see them beyond this situation as an indicator there is something going on causing that imbalance. |
| The Old Gods |
| If you can't make your own happy brain chemicals, store bought is fine |
| E.T. Eventing |
| Gladius - I have enrolled at one for the fall, I don’t think I need to pick a speciality necessarily to be good at it, but rather want to ensure if I am going to spend 4 years there that I am learning a skill I will use later both for financial support and for purpose. I still have the option to defer if I choose to do so by June. I am just debating whether it is better to accept I won’t know and using college as kind of that place to experiment and try different fields, or do that separately first. |
| The Old Gods |
| Ignoring that, sometimes the root cause is just that the brain chemicals are wonky |
| Shiecka |
| you may be right, but i feel like mental health is tricky, specifically because therapists only know what the person tells them. in order for therapy to be successful, patients must open up and be vulnerable, which isn't always easy, and can also lead to the "band-aid" effect. of course, there are some therapists who don't care, but i would argue what you have described stems from patients as well |
| Cadence Farms |
| Well, people donate money to food pantries, not just food. Food pantries usually have more buying power than individuals so donating money is always good. And that is how you get paid. You set up a charity, and you get paid, and you run your pantry. |
| The Old Gods |
| <_> Except using medication alongside cognitive therapy is a mainstay to teach the person coping skills while they're emotionally stable |
| E.T. Eventing |
| Eve - that sounds more aligned with me. I would think it might be difficult to make a living from at the same time? I do not want to do something like that to maximize profit of course, but still have enough to focus on it without running out of my own supply for needs. |
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| E.T. Eventing |
| Void - The other point I would also agree with however, is that we know that if we supply the brain with storebought chemicals, it will stop making its own, which is equally dangerous. So while it can be used to our advtange I believe it must be used in moderation. Because the coping mechanisms as you said will not work afterward if the brain is now unable to produce them. |
| Sunset River Arabian |
| I wouldn't know if its making its own or not. 'Mental health' isnt real where I'm at and I'm not dealing with the bullshit id get to find out. Water works fine for now |
| Sandy Hill Farms |
| Shi, you make a very good point, but as someone who has studied Mental Health, therapist, if trained correctly, are able to read your body language, and should be comforting enough for you to open up. |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| zrek - ok yeah the idea that you use the degree you earn in a 1:1 match with your job on the outside is a huge myth. I studied languages and barely used that in my job despite having gotten a scholarship to study it, because it's not about the specific skill that made it valuable--it's the exercised ability to reason, plan, communicate, and expand your horizons that gives a degree its value. for that reason college can be a great place to explore what might spark your flame, but it does take money rather than give it in the process. so then you need to consider however much debt you may be saddled with, and whether or not you can apply to or have scholarships, before 100% committing. college definitely isn't for everyone but that's ok |
| E.T. Eventing |
| Void - Yes that is simultaneously true. When I struggled with depression I would say it was more difficult to create a basis of coping skills in the deep of the dark. Sometimes the brain chemicals are wonky, just because they are due to genetics or uncontrollable factors, but I see them beyond this situation as an indicator there is something going on causing that imbalance. |
| The Old Gods |
| If you can't make your own happy brain chemicals, store bought is fine |
| E.T. Eventing |
| Gladius - I have enrolled at one for the fall, I don’t think I need to pick a speciality necessarily to be good at it, but rather want to ensure if I am going to spend 4 years there that I am learning a skill I will use later both for financial support and for purpose. I still have the option to defer if I choose to do so by June. I am just debating whether it is better to accept I won’t know and using college as kind of that place to experiment and try different fields, or do that separately first. |
| The Old Gods |
| Ignoring that, sometimes the root cause is just that the brain chemicals are wonky |
| Shiecka |
| you may be right, but i feel like mental health is tricky, specifically because therapists only know what the person tells them. in order for therapy to be successful, patients must open up and be vulnerable, which isn't always easy, and can also lead to the "band-aid" effect. of course, there are some therapists who don't care, but i would argue what you have described stems from patients as well |
| Cadence Farms |
| Well, people donate money to food pantries, not just food. Food pantries usually have more buying power than individuals so donating money is always good. And that is how you get paid. You set up a charity, and you get paid, and you run your pantry. |
| The Old Gods |
| <_> Except using medication alongside cognitive therapy is a mainstay to teach the person coping skills while they're emotionally stable |
| E.T. Eventing |
| Eve - that sounds more aligned with me. I would think it might be difficult to make a living from at the same time? I do not want to do something like that to maximize profit of course, but still have enough to focus on it without running out of my own supply for needs. |
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