Thank you Amber. I suffered from panic disorder and agoraphobia for 30 years before I overcame it. One of the worst things about being stuck in anxiety is that there are people, some of whom have posted here, who do not understand others' pain, lack compassion and make talking about one's mental illness risky. Who wants to hear the taunts of the, shall we say, conservative side. I've started a blog devoted to becoming unagoraphobic. Hope to see you there. Keep up the bold, brave work. I love your anger. Best wishes, Hal
A courageous talk and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding the strength to say what you have...and for finding the strength to love yourself and fight for yourself.
I love this talk it’s so inspiring I am a mom of a 23 year old son who suffers from SZ and refuses to be med compliant this gives me hope and fuels my fire on advocating for SMI
I SUFFER MAJOR DEPRESSION , PANIC AND ANXIETY DISORDER AS I ALSO HAVE P.T.S.D .......PLUS MORE AND I WILL SPEAK OUT ANY DAY ...WE ARE STRONG BLOODY STRONG . WE ARE VERY INTELLIGENT ARTY WITTY AND LIVE OUR LIVES ...WE LAUGH AND CRY , WE ARE BRAVE .....GR8 TALK , HERE , HERE
This was an amazingly powerful talk! Thank you Amber, for sharing your very personal and real story. It is certainly one I can relate to. It reminds me that I need to get back to using my voice even more to help combat the stigma that still remains. Well done.
I was amazed and happy to see a psychiatrist years ago that said when he wnt to the mental hospital that when he treated the people with respect they were as sane as anyone else Take note of what you said to yourself on the floor
I love your honest portrayal, Amber. There are so many out there who are hiding it cos they are judged for their moods, for their behaviour and for their actions. A label has been put on them. There is plenty of new research out there which supports the fact that mental health can be addressed with lifestyle, nutritious diet and a few other approaches such as hypnotherapy, art therapy, listening circles, support groups and such. The deeper one digs, the more one finds… I know of many people who have healed their health by becoming a healer to themselves with the above mentioned approach. Everyone is talking about depression and mental health becoming an epidemic besides Covid ofcourse. Yet, we need to talk about the solutions and the cures that can be brought about with the techniques mentioned above. So proud to hear you let your voice run. Surprisingly, there are less than 38 comments and approximately 500 odd likes! Just shows how people are so shy, so reserved and so closed about this topic.
I feel that I have really come to know you well. I applaud your courage ... yet I did not detect one moment of fear during your talk. Thank you for speaking up.
ALSO I HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS WHO ALSO SUFFER M.I. AND HAVE LOST 5 IN MY FAMILY TO SUICIDE ........I SO UNDERSTAND AND LIVE BOTH SIDES OF THIS ........THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL DESCRIPTION , OF WHAT WE LIVE EVERYDAY XXXOOO FROM AUSTRALIA
The internet helped me to expose my mental illness to people without having to face a crowd and share some of my experiences. Unfortunately, my "expose" book needed money to be published (what doesn't these days) and so I remain reigned to the government and family for support. But these talks are good... Glad I found them, coz I starve for talking company... Not everyone wants to discuss "the voices in my head"... anyways, glad someone started the communication ball rolling :-}
@@monicapatel8098 thank you xxx it is a good suggestion xxx it is something I've put into manuscript form, but there is some personal argument posed to block publishing xxx thanks very much for reaching out xxx
You could consider starting a blog or a Facebook group… these groups are so full of genuine and sincere people. I am curing myself of an autoimmune condition by joining such kind of groups. Good luck, my friend.
I do not see strides in medicine. As she points out, if there had been strides, then beating depression today would be as revered as beating cancer for the day. It's not! And it's more than stigma, it's the fact that providers do not work with patients, they tell! They load them up with meds that impale functioning. Which is scarier, depression or being drugged into unconsciousness and numbness?
I think my comment may have been deleted about medical harm being a big cause of stigma. Does TEDx censor respectful comments that simply disagree with the video's message? People "coming out" about their diagnoses may actually increase stigma as shown by various research. This is because the current genetic understanding of mental health diagnoses often points to a permanent rather than temporary situation.
Your point of view is valid. There is so much stigma attached to mental health. Yet, I believe this speaker is bold and is speaking her heart and her vulnerability makes it a powerful talk. Mental health deserves the same status as physical health.
I think a big part of the problem is people have been misguided into believing we all must fit a certain mold with regard to our personality. Those who have not, or deny having had mental health issues in the past seem to believe that they fit the perfect mold and tend to look down upon the less fortunate. Unrealistic expectations and dependence on others are some of the biggest causes of mental illness in my experience.
Yes, I did find where my comment had been deleted. I am not sure how it didn't fit the criteria of open, respectful, dialogue? It basically said that people who experienced "help" from psychiatric care are only one side of the story. When we also share stories of people harmed by psychiatric care, it will actually REDUCE "stigma" by creating an open, trustable message. Like kids who take DARE might say, "Well, if they just told one side of the cannabis story, what else didn't they tell me?"
It's surprising to me, how depression, anxiety and suicide are more of a problem in modern, "civilized" societies, than places like Africa, South America, etc. Goes to show that we may have the technology, we can teach people maths and grammar, but are lagging and lacking in terms of healthy social integration and functional traditions that actually make people feel confident and accepted within their group. Especially in the US, pill popping heaven.
It was a good talk, but it was only one side of the story. Psychiatry helps some hurts many others. Research shows the approach suggested here, "love the meds and labels," actually worsens stigma. This is because then both diagnosed person and community feel the difference is permanent and not just temporary emotional distress. Am J Psychiatry 2010;167:1321-1330. A better approach is to normalize resilience and increase social inclusion, to let people know everyone goes through adversity.
I recommend spending some time in a part of the world outside of the USA. This is a video which is very much First World white woman needs more attention, enough is never enough. There is a need to know you are nothing special, you are just part of this world passing through, keep your head clear and stop thinking too much. Too much going on inyour head. Sending you light and love.
maybe we should start to find new words for different nuances of illness. like "mental cold", goes away with social warmth, relaxation & thinking in bed.
I wonder if any of this has to do with women moving into areas of society that they have never been in before. I wonder if women trying to live in a mans world is just too much for many. The stress of university and work are great.
Can't tell you how much I love this women ! She is such a fantastic person ....again Amber thank you so much
Thank you Amber. I suffered from panic disorder and agoraphobia for 30 years before I overcame it. One of the worst things about being stuck in anxiety is that there are people, some of whom have posted here, who do not understand others' pain, lack compassion and make talking about one's mental illness risky. Who wants to hear the taunts of the, shall we say, conservative side. I've started a blog devoted to becoming unagoraphobic. Hope to see you there. Keep up the bold, brave work. I love your anger. Best wishes, Hal
A courageous talk and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding the strength to say what you have...and for finding the strength to love yourself and fight for yourself.
Thank you for all your efforts to share your story and encourage dialogue about this very real disease that affects every aspect of one's life.
I love this talk it’s so inspiring I am a mom of a 23 year old son who suffers from SZ and refuses to be med compliant this gives me hope and fuels my fire on advocating for SMI
I SUFFER MAJOR DEPRESSION , PANIC AND ANXIETY DISORDER AS I ALSO HAVE P.T.S.D .......PLUS MORE AND I WILL SPEAK OUT ANY DAY ...WE ARE STRONG BLOODY STRONG . WE ARE VERY INTELLIGENT ARTY WITTY AND LIVE OUR LIVES ...WE LAUGH AND CRY , WE ARE BRAVE .....GR8 TALK , HERE , HERE
This was an amazingly powerful talk! Thank you Amber, for sharing your very personal and real story. It is certainly one I can relate to. It reminds me that I need to get back to using my voice even more to help combat the stigma that still remains. Well done.
Love people regardless of their mental or physical condition ❤️❤️🙏
I was amazed and happy to see a psychiatrist years ago that said when he wnt to the mental hospital that when he treated the people with respect they were as sane as anyone else Take note of what you said to yourself on the floor
I love your honest portrayal, Amber. There are so many out there who are hiding it cos they are judged for their moods, for their behaviour and for their actions. A label has been put on them.
There is plenty of new research out there which supports the fact that mental health can be addressed with lifestyle, nutritious diet and a few other approaches such as hypnotherapy, art therapy, listening circles, support groups and such. The deeper one digs, the more one finds…
I know of many people who have healed their health by becoming a healer to themselves with the above mentioned approach.
Everyone is talking about depression and mental health becoming an epidemic besides Covid ofcourse. Yet, we need to talk about the solutions and the cures that can be brought about with the techniques mentioned above.
So proud to hear you let your voice run. Surprisingly, there are less than 38 comments and approximately 500 odd likes! Just shows how people are so shy, so reserved and so closed about this topic.
Thank you for spreading the word. It's not contagious.
I feel that I have really come to know you well. I applaud your courage ... yet I did not detect one moment of fear during your talk. Thank you for speaking up.
ALSO I HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS WHO ALSO SUFFER M.I. AND HAVE LOST 5 IN MY FAMILY TO SUICIDE ........I SO UNDERSTAND AND LIVE BOTH SIDES OF THIS ........THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL DESCRIPTION , OF WHAT WE LIVE EVERYDAY XXXOOO FROM AUSTRALIA
Thanks Amber, behalf of people I love.
Stigma is exacerbated when we hide it; internalize this and it grows in us, we who hide our depression and anxiety to be accepted.
Thank you for posting this video. It was helpful for me.
Thank you for sharing i couldn't agree more
The internet helped me to expose my mental illness to people without having to face a crowd and share some of my experiences. Unfortunately, my "expose" book needed money to be published (what doesn't these days) and so I remain reigned to the government and family for support. But these talks are good... Glad I found them, coz I starve for talking company... Not everyone wants to discuss "the voices in my head"... anyways, glad someone started the communication ball rolling :-}
Can you not write to publishers and look for support to get your book published? Tried Amazon? It would be so powerful for others to hear your voice.
@@monicapatel8098 thank you xxx it is a good suggestion xxx it is something I've put into manuscript form, but there is some personal argument posed to block publishing xxx thanks very much for reaching out xxx
@@RaineCarosin do please let your voice be heard… I am also writing a book and I can try and gather some information for you if it helps.
You could consider starting a blog or a Facebook group… these groups are so full of genuine and sincere people. I am curing myself of an autoimmune condition by joining such kind of groups. Good luck, my friend.
@@RaineCarosin how about sending it to researchers?
indeed courageous... Thanks for such a brave attempt...
I do not see strides in medicine. As she points out, if there had been strides, then beating depression today would be as revered as beating cancer for the day. It's not! And it's more than stigma, it's the fact that providers do not work with patients, they tell! They load them up with meds that impale functioning. Which is scarier, depression or being drugged into unconsciousness and numbness?
I loved your talk!
Great job Amber.
I think my comment may have been deleted about medical harm being a big cause of stigma. Does TEDx censor respectful comments that simply disagree with the video's message? People "coming out" about their diagnoses may actually increase stigma as shown by various research. This is because the current genetic understanding of mental health diagnoses often points to a permanent rather than temporary situation.
Your point of view is valid. There is so much stigma attached to mental health. Yet, I believe this speaker is bold and is speaking her heart and her vulnerability makes it a powerful talk. Mental health deserves the same status as physical health.
You're right Amber
I think a big part of the problem is people have been misguided into believing we all must fit a certain mold with regard to our personality. Those who have not, or deny having had mental health issues in the past seem to believe that they fit the perfect mold and tend to look down upon the less fortunate. Unrealistic expectations and dependence on others are some of the biggest causes of mental illness in my experience.
Yes, I did find where my comment had been deleted. I am not sure how it didn't fit the criteria of open, respectful, dialogue? It basically said that people who experienced "help" from psychiatric care are only one side of the story. When we also share stories of people harmed by psychiatric care, it will actually REDUCE "stigma" by creating an open, trustable message. Like kids who take DARE might say, "Well, if they just told one side of the cannabis story, what else didn't they tell me?"
It's surprising to me, how depression, anxiety and suicide are more of a problem in modern, "civilized" societies, than places like Africa, South America, etc.
Goes to show that we may have the technology, we can teach people maths and grammar, but are lagging and lacking in terms of healthy social integration and functional traditions that actually make people feel confident and accepted within their group.
Especially in the US, pill popping heaven.
THERE IS mental illness in Africa too, its just people are not aware
Here's my story: Ignite Phoenix #10 - Pariahs Among Us (on UA-cam)
Thanks for sharing your story.
We are not alone.
It was a good talk, but it was only one side of the story. Psychiatry helps some hurts many others. Research shows the approach suggested here, "love the meds and labels," actually worsens stigma. This is because then both diagnosed person and community feel the difference is permanent and not just temporary emotional distress. Am J Psychiatry 2010;167:1321-1330.
A better approach is to normalize resilience and increase social inclusion, to let people know everyone goes through adversity.
My eyes welled......
not only the fault but that they have lower mental ability and need to be treated as such and so sink into lower
I recommend spending some time in a part of the world outside of the USA. This is a video which is very much First World white woman needs more attention, enough is never enough. There is a need to know you are nothing special, you are just part of this world passing through, keep your head clear and stop thinking too much. Too much going on inyour head. Sending you light and love.
maybe we should start to find new words for different nuances of illness.
like "mental cold", goes away with social warmth, relaxation & thinking in bed.
Maybe your "crazy uncle" suffers from mental illness? #irony
I wonder if any of this has to do with women moving into areas of society that they have never been in before. I wonder if women trying to live in a mans world is just too much for many. The stress of university and work are great.
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