• Mental Health Support Meme •
I created this Meme in hopes of LJ friends coming together, to show support/encourage/help those who can relate to others who suffer or know of someone who suffers from any form of mental health disorders.
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Name: Lena
Age: 33
Location: Sarasota, FL
Mental Health Questionnaire
What is your diagnosis & how do you currently feel about your diagnosis?: Bipolar disorder type II with rapid cycling, anxiety disorder, PTSD from both abusive relationship and natural disaster
Are you receiving outside help/support, for your diagnosis?: I see a therapist and take medication.
Are you interested in having e-friends to support you? How will this encourage you?: Yes. It’s nice to have people to commiserate with, as they know what it’s like firsthand and how difficult it is.
Has your mental illness{es} defined who you are?: Yes. But I try to be so many other things as well, to counterbalance it.
How do you feel about supporting others who live with mental health disorders?: I’m a social worker so supporting people is what I do, and what I draw strength and purpose from.
Overall, how would you rate your mental health?: It’s bipolar disorder, so it changes. Some days I am in control, and others I’m not. Let’s say I’m surviving and functioning ( ... )
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(It's Tina, by the way ;) )
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Name: Miia
Age: 31
Location: Finland
Mental Health Questionnaire
What is your diagnosis & how do you currently feel about your diagnosis?: Schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD
Are you receiving outside help/support, for your diagnosis?: Yep :3
Are you interested in having e-friends to support you? How will this encourage you?: Friends are kisses blown to us by angels :3 And I want to have the kind of friends who help me cope with my illnesses.
Has your mental illness{es} defined who you are?: To put it this way, it has shaped a lot of my personality whether I want it or not :/
How do you feel about supporting others who live with mental health disorders?: I can't work miracles, but I can offer tea and sympathy
Overall, how would you rate your mental health?: I'm not in my prime, but I am better than I used to be
Do you have any hobbies/interests that help you with your mental health diagnosis?: Yes I have, knitting and diary and charitable work
Do you have an Emotional Support Animal?: Does a teddy ( ... )
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