Mental Disorders

[The.Intrv.]

Mental disorders—they have been stigmatized, generalized, and misconceptualized by the public for decades. Sufferers are often labeled with the umbrella term, "siao lang", much to one's dismay.

 

My main intentions on starting this topic on mental disorders is to:

1. Better comprehend and acquire further knowledge on each specific type of mental disorder.
2. Receive honest accounts, experiences, questions, answers, & advice from genuine sufferers.
3. Allow for this thread to be of use to potential sufferers, pre-sufferers, sufferers, and, post-sufferers of mental disorders as an information bank.
4. Render assistance to the abovementioned.

Edited July 20, 2015 by The.Intrv.

[The.Intrv.]

A sufferer myself, life hasn't been a bed of roses for the past few years. I was first diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and subsequently, it gradually escalated into Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

 

Both SAD and BDD have significantly inhibited me from establishing closer relations with strangers, peers, and acquaintances.

 

SAD evokes an intense fear in me whenever I'm out in crowded locations like Orchard Road and your peak-hour MRT cabins. I would consciously, to the best of my ability, avoid the former. As for the latter, it almost feels like a living nightmare. My limbs tremble, my breathing shallow, and anxiety ensues. Because of all these tangible physical symptoms, you'd receive bizarre stares from other commuters.

 

BDD works hand-in-hand along with SAD, amplifying the anxiety, and causes me occasional panic attacks. I am physically flawed; that is a fact. I am, however, aware that of the fact that I've been irrationally affected by it—that I cannot stop my mind from telling me how ... defective I am. BDD is, in a nutshell (imhp), a constant irrational reminder from your mind telling you how a certain part of your body is abnormal, how a certain part of your body is scrawny, and how a certain part of  your body contains way too much flesh, and whatnot.

 

As for GAD ... this would take hours.

 

(reserved for future editing)

Edited July 20, 2015 by The.Intrv.

[alien]

Wondering once you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, will it follow you for the rest of your life? Esp if your GAD not serious until you need to be on medication? And only when you encountered some situation tht will trigger off your anxiety and panic attack?! If not nothing will happen.

[The.Intrv.]

Wondering once you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, will it follow you for the rest of your life? Esp if your GAD not serious until you need to be on medication? And only when you encountered some situation tht will trigger off your anxiety and panic attack?! If not nothing will happen.

 

I am unable to provide you with an answer pertaining to your first question, as I too, am a sufferer, and am in no position to provide medical advice. I, however, have personally witnessed patients fully recovering from GAD after treatment.

 

GAD is usually addressed by two specialists in the department of psychiatry: a psychiatrist, and a psychologist. The former treats your condition with medications such as antidepressants & sedatives. The latter would be the one conducting psychotherapy on you. He/She does not prescribe you with any form of medicine.

 

And, yes. When I am exposed to certain stressors (i.e., huge crowds, lavish social events, large group interactions, etc.), there is always the possibility of me incurring an unanticipated panic attack.

[Guest Guest]

What is it that you fear about in a crowded or expose place? Have you ever ask yourself that?

There is no need to be so perfectionist and conscious of oneself in a crowded public place.

Just tell yourself you are not the worst one out there in the midst.

Also tons of people have bad vibes in their life loitering in the public. You are not the only broken soul in the streets.

Overtime the crowds will become non intimidating as long as you don't pander and feed them your energy.

[Guest Guest]

In the old days , all these will be locked up ! Nowadays , they are almost everywhere ! Freedom to create havoc of my freedom freedom and fear of weirdos !! Shit !

[Guest Guest]

In the old days , all these will be locked up ! Nowadays , they are almost everywhere ! Freedom to create havoc of my freedom freedom and fear of weirdos !! Shit !

Most are roaming freely around , some are being paid highly in the management level and beat up cab drivers , sticking up middle fingers on the roads , causing accidents on the road , gossiping and not doing anything , crashing a whole lot of paxs on planes , etc ,. Yew , scary .....

[Guest Nomad]

Most are roaming freely around , some are being paid highly in the management level and beat up cab drivers , sticking up middle fingers on the roads , causing accidents on the road , gossiping and not doing anything , crashing a whole lot of paxs on planes , etc ,. Yew , scary .....

some like you are typing here to haunt people

[Guest Guest]

some like you are typing here to haunt people

You so smart one hor ! It takes one of the same kind to recognise each other ! Fully support !

[raind]

My difficulty in understanding some mental disorders is how do we draw a line between what is normal vs what is a medical condition. Eg for anxiety, some of us have panic attacks when faced with some situations, so... When do we classify such panic attacks as being a medical condition? On the same token, we do feel depressed once a while faced with some challenges in life (break ups, stress at work, unreasonable bosses, demanding partners, family issues, fear of homophobic people, etc etc. when all these come together and happen at once, it can be v overwhelming and often a times, we get depressed, withdrawn, etc so when does it become a medical condition such a MDD?

My own conclusion after dealing with doctors is that it is a vague line and often, doctors try not to classify it as one unless absolutely necessary, instead choosing to refer to psychologist for counseling, etc

[The.Intrv.]

In the old days , all these will be locked up ! Nowadays , they are almost everywhere ! Freedom to create havoc of my freedom freedom and fear of weirdos !! Shit !

 

Please allow me to clarify some of the horrifying misconceptions you have in your mind pertaining to mental disorders. There are countless types of mental disorders, and not all of them require its sufferers to be locked away in an asylum. Most of the ones currently held in there are mainly due to two reasons: An irrepressible urge to cause harm to themselves and to the others around them. They are receiving treatment inside an asylum. They too, are humans like yourself; they deserve their dignity.

[The.Intrv.]

Most are roaming freely around , some are being paid highly in the management level and beat up cab drivers , sticking up middle fingers on the roads , causing accidents on the road , gossiping and not doing anything , crashing a whole lot of paxs on planes , etc ,. Yew , scary .....

 

It is scary indeed, especially having just read through the examples you have given above to be classified as "mental disorders".

[The.Intrv.]

What is it that you fear about in a crowded or expose place? Have you ever ask yourself that?

There is no need to be so perfectionist and conscious of oneself in a crowded public place.

Just tell yourself you are not the worst one out there in the midst.

Also tons of people have bad vibes in their life loitering in the public. You are not the only broken soul in the streets.

Overtime the crowds will become non intimidating as long as you don't pander and feed them your energy.

 

I have. In short to your question, the answer to it is an irrational perceived scrutiny from others & excessive self-consciousness. I truly appreciate your words of kindness.

 

But let us not put the limelight on myself. I am merely sharing my personal mental disorders in a bid for more people to share with us the agony & troubles caused by their individual mental disorders in their everyday lives.

[Guest Guest]

I have developed anxiety and panic attack due to health issue, i have also went to see a psychlogists for a few session, overall doesnt really can fully cure my condition, ultimaltely still depends fully on myself how i can deal with it when anxiety and panic attack triggered me. But i am not that serious that i need to undergo medication from a psychiatry according to the psychlogists.

As and when i still have anxiety and panic attack when i feel that my body is unwell or i get too stressful in life. I feel that once i got this anxiety disorder, it follows me for life. Something like i am carrying a time bomb in my body, anytime it can be trigger off if i could not handle it well myself. Which i feel quite depressed sometime.

[The.Intrv.]

My difficulty in understanding some mental disorders is how do we draw a line between what is normal vs what is a medical condition. Eg for anxiety, some of us have panic attacks when faced with some situations, so... When do we classify such panic attacks as being a medical condition? On the same token, we do feel depressed once a while faced with some challenges in life (break ups, stress at work, unreasonable bosses, demanding partners, family issues, fear of homophobic people, etc etc. when all these come together and happen at once, it can be v overwhelming and often a times, we get depressed, withdrawn, etc so when does it become a medical condition such a MDD?

My own conclusion after dealing with doctors is that it is a vague line and often, doctors try not to classify it as one unless absolutely necessary, instead choosing to refer to psychologist for counseling, etc

 

The line of which you have mentioned is indeed, a very vague , and fine one.

 

The main difficulty in diagnosing mental disorders lies in subjectivity, or at least that was what I was told by the psychiatrists I have consulted. It requires an extended period of observation and assessment. And even so, you may end up with multiple diagnoses by different psychiatrists, as they each have got their own professional opinions.

 

As I am not a medical professional, I will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability. With regard to your first question on panic attacks, it, amusingly, can even be a medical condition per se. It is known as a Panic Disorder. You will most likely fall into this category if you

1. Suffer from recurring panic attacks.
2. Constantly worry about incurring another panic attack.

Though mainly nonfatal, a panic attack is one of the worst experiences you can ever go through in life.

 

As for MDD, I have not the knowledge on it. If you ever suspect someone else or even yourself to be suffering from MDD, it is best to get assessed and diagnosed by a psychiatrist; the telltale signs for MDD are usually one of the most obvious.

[Guest alispenn]

Most are roaming freely around , some are being paid highly in the management level and beat up cab drivers , sticking up middle fingers on the roads , causing accidents on the road , gossiping and not doing anything , crashing a whole lot of paxs on planes , etc ,. Yew , scary .....

 

It is scary indeed, especially having just read through the examples you have given above to be classified as "mental disorders".

I have a hunch your life will take a turn for the better if you stop entertaining this sort of posts.

Perhaps instead of people, you would care to focus on the individuals. Instead of "What would people say?", how about "Is this individual's opinion worth my while?".

An aunt of mine suffers from depression.  Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, "People" don't live well for a thousand days.  

[Guest Guest]

Think i have panic disorder since i experience a few attack before, and so i always have the fear and worry about incurring another panic attack! I feel that not only panic attack is the worst experiences that you ever go through, once the panic attack is trigger off, it is very difficult for it to recover back to normal state. And it will affect your daily rountine seriously. Example like you can really drive a car, cause you worry panic attack will trigger off and will left you handicap or in a dangerous suitation. Life become sucky and depress.

[HendryTan]

1. Thanks The.Intrv. for sharing your experience with us.

2. The stigma of Mental Disorder, has prevented many people to seek psychiatric help.

3. From NS time to working life, I have witnessed Platoon-Mates, Colleagues and Friends who have symptoms of depression. Unfortunately the NS Instructors and We ourselves were too INexperienced to recognise the symptoms and provide timely help.

4. We are now more experience and hopefully wiser. Throw out that stigma.

When you realise that whatever symptoms is getting in the way of effective functioning of your life/work, take some timeout and seek someone to talk to.

5. Read HPB Mental Health: http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/healthtopic/Mental%20Health?_afrLoop=100124333378882040&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=t0y24oqr6_1#!%40%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dt0y24oqr6_1%26_afrLoop%3D100124333378882040%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dt0y24oqr6_18

6. Unrelated, being Gay is NOT a mental disorder.

[Guest Guest]

Some of the counsellors have mental disorders too these days ! Scary !! They cannot tell the difference at all !! I always encounter people who studied psycholgy yet reading wrongly about me and others most of the time !

[twilightfallen]

I got PDD-NOS conversation disorder and depression.

And I find that counsellor or psychiatrist that has metal disorder are much better in their jobs than those without, as they had never experienced it first hand, they give out useless advices like, think positive, it's really useful but if you have depression, your mind actually replays your negative thoughts over and over at random times, to be really honest, it's useless advice.

Next useless advice from professional is, comparing yourself with others, you can tell me that people in Africa is suffering, I get it but if I tell you if you and another was Stab with a knife, are you going to compare who's is deeper or who bleeds more?

Anyway if you don't really understand what I'm writing, you will get the point on what conversation disorder is.

[Guest Guest]

I got PDD-NOS conversation disorder and depression.

And I find that counsellor or psychiatrist that has metal disorder are much better in their jobs than those without, as they had never experienced it first hand, they give out useless advices like, think positive, it's really useful but if you have depression, your mind actually replays your negative thoughts over and over at random times, to be really honest, it's useless advice.

Next useless advice from professional is, comparing yourself with others, you can tell me that people in Africa is suffering, I get it but if I tell you if you and another was Stab with a knife, are you going to compare who's is deeper or who bleeds more?

Anyway if you don't really understand what I'm writing, you will get the point on what conversation disorder is.

 

Surprisingly, I can understand you completely. And I really wonder if you have any disorder at all. As a matter of fact, I even thought that the answer you gave was actually pretty intelligent.

 

This gives rise to a question: Are all these considered "disorders " in the first place? Perhaps the world is just too plain stupid to understand the words of a smarter person. Or perhaps, this is just another fictitious "disorder" faked out by some psychiatrists or doctors for the sake of fame and money, just like how ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) came about? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLarWMcMY8M)

[Guest Guest]

The diagnosis of mental disorder is via DSM, you can go Google it if you haven't heard of it before. It's updated every now and then, but sadly, it's also based on the statistics and the society's perception. Hence, a few decades ago, homosexuality is considered in the DSM as a mental disorder but now, they've removed it.

In short, someone will only be diagnosed with a mental disorder if:

- it last more than a certain duration (e.g for anxiety disorder, about 6 months and for MDD, about 9 months)

- there are no known causation factor (e.g it's not due to major events in one's life such as loss of loved ones)

- Affects the individual's functioning

There's never a confirmed diagnosis for mental disorder for the fact that it's all subjective and unlike other illness such as cancer and anaemia, there are no biological tests that can be done on the patient. (i.e you can't extract any chemicals out of your brain to test it).

So yup, the world is unfair, the society determines what is / what is not considered a mental disorder.

[wuyong]

^

 

It is important to understand that while it is true that not all mental disorders are diagnosed by concrete medical means, it does not mean that it is "all in the brain" (the crude saying to trivialize or dismiss any psychological problem), as if a mindset change would cure the individual such as a change in attitude/behavior. Mental disorders are as real to the sufferer as any other physical illness is to a human being. 

Edited July 22, 2015 by Foreverslaved

[Guest Guest]

But some of the mental illness like schizophrenia is so loosely defined, it varies from culture to culture, and is commonly abused. From labeling transexuals and homosexuals just because a certain culture doesn't agree with both, to political threat labeling to thwart their credibility and institutionalise them, to the hallucinating schizophrenics (which is a physiological disorder in the brain) who actually hear voices in their ears and see images through their eyes. For some who do not experience hallucinating sights and sounds, their schizophrenia will be deemed as 'mild'. What a conveniently wide defination that covers so many categories of people some societies don't like or cannot accept.

[Guest End]

So many mental disorder people here trying to made sense of their conditions and life.

If you go to a shrink that shrink will always tell you you have screw loose in your head otherwise how would the shrink earn money if everyone is normal.

You see what is the problem with today world by now? People have problems and setbacks they don't want to face it and find a reason for it and then they go to a shrink who want to earn their money and cook up all sort of fancy label/condition to explain why you are the way you are.

And then you get fixated on that label and diagnosis and you spend all your time studying all the self impose problems that is attached to a label namesake without trying to face the true problems in the first place.

Which is facing your own demons and failures and coming to terms with them or overcoming it.

Life is a journey of growth.

Of adversaries and trials.

That is why life isn't smooth sailing for people because life serve to inspire people to learn and grow out of their shells.

Do you get it?

Don't over complicate the problems in life.

Simplify it,face it and solve it.

[HendryTan]

Guys:

Please keep to the intention of the topic as stated by TS:

My main intentions on starting this topic on mental disorders is to:

• Better comprehend and acquire further knowledge on each specific type of mental disorder.
• Receive honest accounts, experiences, questions, answers, & advice from genuine sufferers.
• Allow for this thread to be of use to potential sufferers, pre-sufferers, sufferers, and, post-sufferers of mental disorders as an information bank.
• Render assistance to the abovementioned.

[Guest Caregiver]

I suggest everyone who is interested in this topic to approach Caregiver Alliance Limited (CAL) www.cal.org.sg 

It is a VWO that provide support to caregivers and mental patients.

 

Besides adhoc talks and activities, they do provide free courses (16 wks) that give very good overview and indepth information on various type of mental illness, the medication (and side effects) and the support needed. The instructors are usually also caregivers themselves. The support and real life sharing by other caregivers and ex-patient are also a great source of motivation.

 

They also provide peer support and help direct you to other sources of help if needed.

[Guest ABC]

Im curious about GAD mental disorder. I most of the time will pay attention to people around me especially what they are holding in their hands or what they carry in their bag? I thought im just being extra vigilant. Sometime i feel like im rambo and always mentally be ready to strike first before the suspecious guy strike on me. May be im just kiasu. But now come to think about it. Am i having minor sympton of GAD?

[The.Intrv.]

I have developed anxiety and panic attack due to health issue, i have also went to see a psychlogists for a few session, overall doesnt really can fully cure my condition, ultimaltely still depends fully on myself how i can deal with it when anxiety and panic attack triggered me. But i am not that serious that i need to undergo medication from a psychiatry according to the psychlogists.

As and when i still have anxiety and panic attack when i feel that my body is unwell or i get too stressful in life. I feel that once i got this anxiety disorder, it follows me for life. Something like i am carrying a time bomb in my body, anytime it can be trigger off if i could not handle it well myself. Which i feel quite depressed sometime.

 

Would you mind describing some of the symptoms you experience during a panic attack? I find it bizarre that none of your psychologists have yet to make the decision to refer you to a psychiatrist. If psychotherapy hasn't been of much help to your condition, you might want to consider consulting a psychiatrist.

 

By leaving your current mental disorder hanging in such a state without any significant improvement, the possibility of you slipping into depression will be most certainly be present.

[The.Intrv.]

Im curious about GAD mental disorder. I most of the time will pay attention to people around me especially what they are holding in their hands or what they carry in their bag? I thought im just being extra vigilant. Sometime i feel like im rambo and always mentally be ready to strike first before the suspecious guy strike on me. May be im just kiasu. But now come to think about it. Am i having minor sympton of GAD?

 

Hm... what you have described above sounds more like a case of paranoia. Attached below is a link with more information about GAD; I personally find its content to be pretty accurate. I hope it would help you to better understand GAD.

 

http://goo.gl/ryHVEn

[The.Intrv.]

Guys:

Please keep to the intention of the topic as stated by TS:

 

Thank you, HendryTan; I hope this thread isn't gonna land up in "The Flaming Room" someday.

[alien]

Hm... what you have described above sounds more like a case of paranoia. Attached below is a link with more information about GAD; I personally find its content to be pretty accurate. I hope it would help you to better understand GAD.

 

http://goo.gl/ryHVEn

Great piece of information.

[Guest Guest]

I avoid easily irritable, annoying people as they emit negative energy, be it mental disorder or not.

[Guest Guest]

Would you mind describing some of the symptoms you experience during a panic attack? I find it bizarre that none of your psychologists have yet to make the decision to refer you to a psychiatrist. If psychotherapy hasn't been of much help to your condition, you might want to consider consulting a psychiatrist.

By leaving your current mental disorder hanging in such a state without any significant improvement, the possibility of you slipping into depression will be most certainly be present.

I will feel my heat beat very fast, dizziness and as if i am going die. Actually i went to see psychiatrist once and the psychiatrist told me tht i am not tht serious tht i need to undergo med, just ask me to continue my session with the psychologist. I feel that like i said, ultimately still depends on myself what i would deal and handle my condition. As psychologist would not be with around for 24/7, if i experience any anxiety or panic attack. So now i tend to use the avoidance stragegy to avoid myself to trigger my anxiety or panic attack. It does help but seems like my anxiety disorder still not cure.

[IkuTube]

This is a good thread.  To me, it serves as a support group and a good read to understand the problems that these individuals are going through.  It is one way of interacting, some form of assistance and support. 

 

In all fairness, TS is doing a good job.  While I applaud The.Intrv. and his attempts in disseminating and sharing information related to the various types of mental illness and mental health problems here, DO NOTE that (whatever) the sharings here are mere sharings.  They are not voices of medical professionals and/or professional treatment options.  Therefore, I would like that all contributors to this thread to be mindful and that consulting a professional, when in doubt, is encouraged.

[The.Intrv.]

Thank you for your words of kindness, IkuTube.

 

DO NOTE that (whatever) the sharings here are mere sharings.  They are not voices of medical professionals and/or professional treatment options.  Therefore, I would like that all contributors to this thread to be mindful and that consulting a professional, when in doubt, is encouraged.

 

I couldn't agree more on this point. As I have previously mentioned in one of my replies to the queries posed by a member, I am in no way, a medical professional. Therefore, whatever advice I am dishing out here in this thread is completely based on my personal knowledge, and it is to be taken as such.

 

Only a medical professional is qualified to diagnose and advise on medical treatment.

 

Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate my main intentions on starting this topic in entry #1.

Edited July 23, 2015 by The.Intrv.

[The.Intrv.]

I will feel my heat beat very fast, dizziness and as if i am going die. Actually i went to see psychiatrist once and the psychiatrist told me tht i am not tht serious tht i need to undergo med, just ask me to continue my session with the psychologist. I feel that like i said, ultimately still depends on myself what i would deal and handle my condition. As psychologist would not be with around for 24/7, if i experience any anxiety or panic attack. So now i tend to use the avoidance stragegy to avoid myself to trigger my anxiety or panic attack. It does help but seems like my anxiety disorder still not cure.

 

The symptoms you have described above are what I go through too during a panic attack. In addition, I would start hyperventilating and gasp for air as well. Indeed, you will ultimately have to rely on yourself on the road to recovery. Avoidance has helped me too, but I'm sure by now the both of us should have realized that it isn't a feasible solution to the root of the problem. Seek a second opinion from another medical professional if you personally think that your condition isn't improving the least bit.

[Guest Guest]

The symptoms you have described above are what I go through too during a panic attack. In addition, I would start hyperventilating and gasp for air as well. Indeed, you will ultimately have to rely on yourself on the road to recovery. Avoidance has helped me too, but I'm sure by now the both of us should have realized that it isn't a feasible solution to the root of the problem. Seek a second opinion from another medical professional if you personally think that your condition isn't improving the least bit.

Avoidance sure help in some way but like you have said, the root cause of the problem still there. This is why sometimes i feel very fed up and angry about myself why i got stuck in such condition and i could not fully recover from it! Even medical professional also could not help me fully. I dont think i want to seek a second opinion as i think the advice given will still about the same.

Right now i just hope nothing will trigger off my anxiety and panic attack, and my life should consider stable. If not once it is trigger, my confidence level and security level will be hit hardly, and i will need days or weeks to get back on my 'normal life' again.

[alien]

Phobia in doing something can consider anxiety/panic disorder? Eg like taking train or driving a car which will lead to panic attack?

[Guest Glyph]

Phobia in doing something can consider anxiety/panic disorder? Eg like taking train or driving a car which will lead to panic attack?

If someone is experiencing (usually) irrational and intense fear for a certain object or situation, whether it builds into a panic attack or not, it can be defined as having a phobia - which is a type of anxiety disorder. Some are common, like the fear of insects (entomophobia), or more specifically, cockroaches (katsaridaphobia) or spiders (arachnophobia).

Not all phobias have an exact cause, but most are usually due to past traumatic experiences.

Say, for example, my fear of roaches. Years ago when I was a kid, I was sleeping, and got woken up by this ticklish and rather prickly sensation of something moving on my arm. I was lying sideways hugging my bolster, so when I opened my eyes, I had a pretty good view of what it was. With the light shining into my room from the opposite block, the silhouette of a monster cockroach. In what I'd call "a drastic measure for a dire situation" attempt to get it off, I flung my arm so hard (felt like my arm itself almost came off), it landed with a loud "plop" on the wall, but I couldn't find it when I switched the lights on... talk about monsters in my bedroom. Anyhow, after scrubbing my arm with soap and rinsing off for at least three times consecutively (trying to get the sensation out of my head), I ended up playing pokemon on my gameboy in the study room the entire night cause I couldn't get back to sleep. Got caned by mom for that, all because of an effing cockroach. And then the second time, when one flew and landed on my mouth (WHAT THE FLYING...). Nowadays, if I spot one near me, it'd send me leaping off a distance with my heart skipping a few beats. I'm fully aware that only female roaches with egg sacs "fly" (they actually suck so bad at it, it shouldn't be considered flying), but I'm always thinking that it's going to, and then somehow land on me. Why are these disgusting vile creatures still in existence after so many millions of years?! Flying abominations that are immune to radiation?! WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS WHOEVER CREATED THEM THINKING?!

Anyway, I'm also atelophobic, and carry symptoms of SAD along with it. But I'll leave that for another time.

[Guest Guest]

If the phobia a person has does not affect his daily rountine life, still ok. If the phobia affected or handicap a person daily rountine life, then it is very bad. Like if a person has fear in taking mrt, then good luck.

[IkuTube]

To our BW guest(s),

 

Please, please be mindful when postings here and avoid mocking any situations.  The road to any kinds of recovery is to provide support.

[Guest]

Reading what was written.  I find my problem is so mild.  I was diagnosed with "poor depression"(i think that was the word used) some 20 odd years ago.  The psychiatrist did not spend a lot of time nor tell me the cause he just put me on medication.  Stop by myself after 1 year.

[The.Intrv.]

If the phobia a person has does not affect his daily rountine life, still ok. If the phobia affected or handicap a person daily rountine life, then it is very bad. Like if a person has fear in taking mrt, then good luck.

 

You (I) will just have to suck it up about the MRT part; that is the mire of poverty. To resolve it, I am taking a motorbike license.

[alien]

Wondering it is true tht when a person has anxiety disorder, operating a car or motorbike is consider dangerous?! Cos u never know when the anxiety will strike the person?

[Guest Glyph]

Much like everything else, nobody knows if you're going to get a cardiac arrest, encounter stroke, or have a seizure attack. So to answer your question, yes, it is true that operating a vehicle comes with certain risks with or without the fact that the driver is suffering from any form of anxiety disorder unless it is driving phobia.

Your concern is misplaced here, you'll do better urging drivers to not drink and drive instead. And perhaps get ample rest before they take the wheel, because sleep-deprived driving is if not more, just as dangerous as drink driving.

Let's get back to the topic.

[Guest Guest]

You (I) will just have to suck it up about the MRT part; that is the mire of poverty. To resolve it, I am taking a motorbike license.

You can still ride a bike. For me, my anxiety has stop me from driving alone. As i always have fear of panic attack while i am driving, since then i do not have the courage to drive alone again. Quite a sad case for me. And i dont know what should i do to overcome and cure this fear?

[Guest Guest]

There are certainly many crazies ones around these days !

[IkuTube]

There are certainly many crazies ones around these days !

 

Having a mental disorder does not mean that the person is crazy.

[Guest Guest]

Having a mental disorder does not mean that the person is crazy.

Your English is damn good one man ! Siow is not crazy ,and crazy is not mental disorder and mental disorder is not siow .....