Mental Illness

[1stwahine]

State was found guilty in how they treat the "Mentally Ill." They will review the findings...

How do you feel about those inflicted with Mental Illness.

Auntie Lynn

[Miulang]

According to this story in today's Advertiser (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050721/NEWS01/507210344), at least 16 mentally ill people under care by the Dept. of Health this year died under suspicious circumstances or committed suicide this year. Now the US Magistrate Kevin Chang has issued a 50-page report "...that is the latest review of state's and the Department of Health's effort to comply with a federal mandate to implement a plan to provide treatment and care for Hawai'i's estimated 9,000 mentally ill residents by June 30, 2006.

His criticism underscored his concern that the consequences of the state's failure to make progress on developing the plan could be a life-and-death situation for some of the mentally ill..."

"...The failure by the Department of Health to place a high priority on addressing conditions that led to the suicides and deaths of 16 mentally ill Hawai'i residents earlier this year reflects a "serious lack of judgment and questionable leadership..."

Looks like the Dept. of Health needs a good housecleaning if children and mentally ill Hawai'i citizens are to be protected.

Miulang

[1stwahine]

Looks like the Dept. of Health needs a good housecleaning if children and mentally ill Hawai'i citizens are to be protected.

Thanks Muilang!

Lynn

[1stwahine]

In todays StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/08/news/story01.html

"Adam Mau-Goffredo has been described as having schizophrenia"
By Rod Antone
rantone@starbulletin.com

"A man suspected of killing three people and then allegedly kidnapping and robbing three others Thursday night is a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic who is supposed to be under the care of court-appointed guardians, according to court documents."

Mental Illness is real. It is all around us. I am one who is afflicted. :(

Unfortunately, our Laws needs to be changed. One who is inflicted can not be hopitalized if they don't want to be, don't show that they want to harm themselves or harm others.

No one really knows what goes on in the mind of anyone. Much more of a person who has mental illness. The article itself shows a pattern in which the suspect was bound to become a problem yet nothing was done.

As I walk around my neighborhood and Chinatown...there are countless of others who fit Adam Mau-Goffredo's profile (male and female) to a T. All walking time bombs.

More awareness, educating the Public and having Laws changed is needed.

Medication can help control certain types of Mental Illness. Not all.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Kalona808(Sharon Black) was on KITV4 News @ 5:00 p.m. giving some advices on what to look for in those who are afflicted with mental illness who could be a danger to others. One must remember that anyone can "snap" at any given moment.

If you see a person who is agitated, talking to him/herself, posing a potential danger to herself/himself or others call 911 asap! Do not confront the person.

We live in a dangerous Society and need to change our Laws. It is the only way we will be safe and to keep those we love from harm too.

Auntie Lynn

[Pua'i Mana'o]

Medication can help control certain types of Mental Illness. Not all.




What do you suggest for those from whom medication has no benefit?

[1stwahine]

What do you suggest for those from whom medication has no benefit?

Hospitilaization and/or Confinement! Where they can be constantly monitored, safe from themselves and for the safety of others.

Auntie Lynn

[Pua'i Mana'o]

I agree. But how do we find them and how do we confine them? What is the process, if some of these people are ticking bombs, but haven't done the crime (or any, for that matter) yet?

And here comes the harder questions: how do we afford to do this? The obvious answer is that we cannot NOT afford to do so, but logistics being what they are, where do we start?

[1stwahine]

I agree. But how do we find them and how do we confine them? What is the process, if some of these people are ticking bombs, but haven't done the crime (or any, for that matter) yet?

And here comes the harder questions: how do we afford to do this? The obvious answer is that we cannot NOT afford to do so, but logistics being what they are, where do we start?

Pua'i Mana'o, Unfortunately, I have no answers. Laws need to be changed. As it stands - those who are ill have every right to do as they please. They know the game to well.

They can be judged ordered to go to the Hospital and be evaluated by a Psychiatrist only to be discharged in a few hours...back to where they came. Most times when they do get into altercations, picked up for drug use, etc. they are sent to Prison. Even while incarcerated they don't get the adequate treatment they need. Sad but true.

We will see more cases in the future. The way things are escalating ~ homelessness, drugs, domestic abuse, etc., Mental Illness is a major part of it all. :(

Laws have to be changed. We can not say we can't afford it. We must. We have no choice. :o

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

can one get mental illness from reading HT? :p
j/k

Carry on

[1stwahine]

can one get mental illness from reading HT? :p
j/k

Carry on

Manoa, Mental Ilness is nothing to joke about. However, since you asked...I recommend you seek treatment soon. No, you can't get Mental Illness from reading HT. You do show some signs of having problems significant of having the disease in question. :rolleyes:

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Manoa, Mental Ilness is nothing to joke about. However, since you asked...I recommend you seek treatment soon. No, you can't get Mental Illness from reading HT. You do show some signs of having problems significant of having the disease in question. :rolleyes:

Auntie Lynn
I will be the first to admit it!

I should change my nickname to mentalsurfer321!

Carry on...

I was just trying to lighten up the thread.... my bad.

[1stwahine]

In today's StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/11/news/story02.html
Insanity not a guarantee of acquittal
By Nelson Daranciang

"It is not necessary to have a prior diagnosis of mental illness to win an insanity defense, "but it helps," said Walter Rodby, former deputy state public defender."

"Having a previous diagnosis lends credibility to an insanity claim," adds Susan Arnett, deputy public defender."

"According to Chapter 704-400 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, a person is not responsible for his conduct if he lacks substantial capacity to either appreciate the wrongfulness of his actions or to act within the law because of mental disease, disorder or defect."

"People who are mentally ill can still distinguish right from wrong, Pacarro said, especially if they are receiving effective treatment and medication."

Bingo! People who are mentally ill can distinguish right from wrong? :eek: Wrong!!! Not all!!! Once again, there are various mentall illnesses. Some that can be treated with medications effectively and many that can't. :rolleyes:

Hello??? For people who should be in the know and educated- they should get their facts straight before making statements that aren't true. :mad:

Auwe!

Auntie pUpule

[Pua'i Mana'o]

Lynn, the guy who made that statement is a prosecutor. Mental illness isn't his field of training.

One of my childhood friends has been dealing with depression on and off for three decades. Her Dr suggested to her that if she had been dealing with this since her teen years (she has), and particularly if she doesn't respond well to antidepressants (she doesn't) then her diagnosis is something like bipolarII. When she endures depression, it doesn't manifest itself typically because she has dealt with it so long and has learned some tools along the way. The big one is "don't trust your thoughts and feelings," because they are distorted when she is depressed. She will feel differently when her biochemistry is fixed, so she has tried every med on the market. She also has a laundry list of healthy routine behaviors to get her back on track, like eat well, exercise, try to sleep properly, refrain from booze intake and bathe daily.

Now this is a woman who hasn't fallen through the cracks. She is gainfully employed and for the most part able to contribute to healthy relationships. I can only imagine when these protective factors don't come into play and additional issues abound, like lack of competent support, chemical abuse, and poverty.

[Miulang]

I think KITV (http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/news/9495772/detail.html) is doing the accused murderer a great disservice by linking the alleged crimes of his Uncle (attempting to suffocate his 3 kids via carbon monoxide poisoning almost 30 years ago) to this sick kid. This will certainly stir up the "nature v. nurture, heredity v. environment" controversy all over again. :mad: Or maybe this will work in favor of the kid...shows that some families have generations of individuals who are mentally ill.

Miulang

[1stwahine]

Lynn, the guy who made that statement is a prosecutor. Mental illness isn't his field of training.

He shouldn't be making statements where he doesn't have any knowledge or backgound in! :mad:

Now this is a woman who hasn't fallen through the cracks. She is gainfully employed and for the most part able to contribute to healthy relationships. I can only imagine when these protective factors don't come into play and additional issues abound, like lack of competent support, chemical abuse, and poverty.

Please give your friend a big honi honi from me. She is a strong women indeed. Having Bi-Polar is not an easy Life to live. I know first hand. Your last sentence came into play for me many times with the additional issues. I was lucky ~ I survived. ;)

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

He shouldn't be making statements where he doesn't have any knowledge or backgound in! :mad: Unless he registers with HT, that is - we're GOOD at that! :p

[1stwahine]

Unless he registers with HT, that is - we're GOOD at that! :p

Hugs Leo! :p

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn

[Composite 2992]

I have a good friend who was diagnosed as schizophrenic. My friends and I were wondering why he suddenly became reclusive during college and much later I found out why.

He was a bright guy. Took up organic chemistry in college and was looking forward to getting a degree in a medical-related field. The disease is something he found difficult to cope with. Tried all sorts of medications. Some were slighly more effective than others. Most had undesirable side effects.

He had one psychotic episode where he ended up on the roof of his house with a semi-automatic rifle, waiting to repel an impending attack. I don't know how that situation was resolved but it didn't involve the police, fortunately.

He gave all of his weapons to his brother (big collection of knives, swords and firearms) as a precaution and got some medical attention. He lived with me for a few weeks sometime after that, when he'd gotten a little out of hand at home. He ended up homeless for a short time and got back on the medication. He's OK now, I think.

He told me one of the side effects of a medication that works is that things can seem a little boring at times -- no noises or voices fill his day as it normally would. He'd hear sounds and voices come out of the TV set, even when it was turned off, for example.

Hadn't seen him in a few years. Hope he's doing OK. I tried to keep in touch but the illness sometimes persuades him to do otherwise.

That whole experience gave me an entirely different perspective on mental illness. And being "sane" or "nuts" isn't a well-defined state, either. We're all on a broad continuum between the two extremes. Just takes a very small change in brain chemistry to put us in the category of "sick".

I also believe that violence driven by mental illness is generally defensive in nature, even though others may not see any real threat. The illness can cause a person to believe that others are plotting his demise -- either through vague suspicion or because some voice only he can hear has been telling him so. Sounds weird, but that's how it is. And to someone suffering from this sort of mental illness, it's as real to him as the rest of the world is real to the average person.

So for someone with schizophrenia to gun down his family or his neighbors because they were thought to be taken over by aliens from space or were spies from Russia is somewhat understandable, though certainly not acceptable. But for someone to rob others and execute them -- well, as far as I understand the disease, that's a crime committed by someone who happens to be mentally ill -- not an act of self-defense driven by mental illness.

It's a distinction that most might find hard to fathom. But that's just me.

[kimo55]

poem by a schizo

roses are red.
violets are blue
I'm schizophrenic
and so am I.



poem from their lover.

roses are red.
Violets are blue.
I love you
and i also love you.

[1stwahine]

Kimo55, for all the things you write...I can handle and take. When it comes to Mental Illness, it's a whole different Ballgame. As a sufferer, it's not funny. The nerve Braddah Kimo. :rolleyes:

I neva expected dat from you! :mad:

Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

Some say i got da kine too. what gives justification?
what makes it more or less valid or appropriate cuz it's on another page?
that's a famous Oscar Levant quote.
surprised at you.

[tutusue]

It will be interesting to watch the Adam Mau-Goffredo case (http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/13/news/story01.html) unveil as it relates to mental illness. I'm certainly not a doctor but it appears there's more than paranoid schizophrenia at work there. And, according to documents obtained by the media, this horrible tragedy mighta/coulda/shoulda been prevented. Any one of us could've been on Tantalus that night.

[1stwahine]

It will be interesting to watch the Adam Mau-Goffredo case (http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/13/news/story01.html) unveil as it relates to mental illness. I'm certainly not a doctor but it appears there's more than paranoid schizophrenia at work there. And, according to documents obtained by the media, this horrible tragedy mighta/coulda/shoulda been prevented. Any one of us could've been on Tantalus that night.

In today's StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/16/news/story02.html
Murder suspect's caregiver contradicted
By Rod Antone

"According to the transcripts obtained by the Star-Bulletin, Carroll answered the question by saying he had been "working with an agency called PDMI for the past 10 years and basically working with people with primary schizophrenia and bipolar and dual personalities."

But Carroll's former employer, Sharon Fountain of Physically Disabled and Mentally Ill Care, otherwise known as PDMI-Care, said he worked at the agency for about a year and a half."

Also in the article, "Although the state has strict standards for licensed care homes, officials said those who have been made guardians of mental health patients do not fall under the same guidelines because the guardianship is almost a family-like relationship."

And so it begins. The facts will come in one by one. The truth be told...he should have been under strict observation and confinement to protect himself and others.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In this morning's StarBulletin (Police, Fire, Courts)http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/21/news/briefs.html
Mentally ill man allegedly stabs in-law

"A Maunawili man suffering from mental problems allegedly stabbed his 77-year-old mother-in-law multiple times at their Kailua home yesterday, police said."

"They said the victim was making lunch for her 56-year-old son-in-law in their home at 1023 Maunawili Road when he began poking himself with a steak knife. The victim attempted to take the knife away but was stabbed in her stomach and lower back, police said."

Mental Illness is real.

Once again...Laws have to be change to protect the innocent and the insane.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Jury Finds Yates Not Guilty in Drownings
http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2006/07/26/ap/headlines/d8j3vrhg0.txt

"HOUSTON - In a dramatic turnaround from her first murder trial, Andrea Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity Wednesday in the drowning of her children in the bathtub."

"The 42-year-old woman will be committed to a state mental hospital and held until she is no longer deemed a threat. If she had been convicted of murder, she would have been sentenced to life in prison."

"Four years ago, another jury convicted Yates of murder, rejecting claims that she was so psychotic she thought she was saving the souls of her five children by killing them. An appeals court overturned the convictions because of erroneous testimony from a prosecution witness."

Was justice served or screwed?

Her five children are dead...

"She will be committed to a state mental hiospital and held until she is no longer deemed a threat." Which means...she can wake one morning, "Sane" and go on with her Life? :mad:

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In today's StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2006/08/25/news/story13.html
Treatment is vital for mentally ill, expert says
By Helen Altonn

"The tragedy of mental illness is "when we don't do what we know how to do," says a nationally prominent clinical psychologist and forensic expert.

"People with mental illness can recover, and many deaths can be prevented, says Dr. Xavier Amador, clinical psychologist at Teacher's College, Columbia University."

"He was to speak at 9:30 a.m. today at the Queen's Conference Center and will give a talk tomorrow on Maui about the process of recovery, said Nami Hawaii Executive Director Jim Mihalke."

"We have this array of services (for mentally ill people)," he said. "We set this wonderful banquet out. They're starving, but we don't provide any transportation for half of the people to the banquet. My brother was one of those people."

I am lucky. I have been to many Banquets. I ate and got full. I keep going back for seconds. :D

Mental Illness can be controled. It is like the good doctor says...it is like any other illness. With medication, Mental Illness can be treated. The hard part is getting those afflicted to treatment.

Laws have to be changed to protect the Innocent.

Auntie Lynn

[tutusue]

[...]With medication, Mental Illness can be treated. The hard part is getting those afflicted to treatment.[...]
Auntie, isn't another part of the problem getting patients, once on meds, to stay on meds...esp. those who are homeless and/or don't have a daily support 'team' (family and/or friends)?

[1stwahine]

Auntie, isn't another part of the problem getting patients, once on meds, to stay on meds...esp. those who are homeless and/or don't have a daily support 'team' (family and/or friends)?

Most definitely. Once a patient is diagnosed it is only a small part of the problem being solved. A patient needs to be constantly monitored and be taking medications to keep him/her stable. Unfortunately, many of those afflicted are Homeless. They lack the support and also suffer from Dual Diagnosis.

Even being in a controlled environment such as a loving home doesn't prevent one from failing to take their medications or getting counseling. One of the Laws that needs to be changed is for the Government to step in and have a person taken into a hospital for evaluation and hospitalization.

The way it is now...if a person can still maintain or show understanding of what is going on, they are released. That alone is not right and makes Society at risk everyday as potential victims.

The Reality we face is staring at us everyday. Take a walk in Downtown Honolulu. There you will find many Schizo's who go about in their world. There are various forms of Mental Illness. All it takes is one who will think like the man up Tantlus again and kill.

It's a bomb ready to EXpload. It can be prevented. It's not to Late.

Everything goes hand in hand. Mental Illness, Homelessness, High Cost of Living, etc. etc. It's Sad.

Sorry for the long Post. :o

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

Sorry for the long Post. :o No need to apologize - your insight is appreciated.

[blueyecicle]

Does anyone know how MS affects mental illness?

I know they don't have alot of research but it seems it does affect them greatly due to nerve damage and the damage it does ot the various parts of the brain.

[1stwahine]

Does anyone know how MS affects mental illness?

I know they don't have alot of research but it seems it does affect them greatly due to nerve damage and the damage it does ot the various parts of the brain.

MS, ALS, Parkinsons, or any Disease that affects the brain is just the same as any diabling disease that affects the body. A person goes through the same process of denial, acceptance, etc.

My late husband died of ALS which started in his brain unlike many others that starts in the spine. He didn't have or showed signs of Mental Illness. Infact, he was the one who kept our Ohana strong.

Mental Illness can become a problem when a patient becomes depressed. It is a form of Mental Illness.

Auntie Lynn

[blueyecicle]

My husband's depression has gotten so much worse with MS it seems he may be having signs of mental illness.

The Dr. is convinced it is in my head but I don't think so. :mad:

He addresses the MS but not the other things.

[1stwahine]

My husband's depression has gotten so much worse with MS it seems he may be having signs of mental illness.

The Dr. is convinced it is in my head but I don't think so. :mad:

He addresses the MS but not the other things.

Get him to be evaluated by a Psychiatrist asap.

Auntie Lynn

[Miulang]

Like Aunty Lynn says, please try to get him to see a mental health counselor asap. Chronic diseases not only can take a toll on the body but also the mind. The physician treating your husband for his MS obviously doesn't believe in wholistic medicine. But psychosomatic illnesses can sometimes manifest themselves physically and vice versa and only a trained professional can determine if a person needs help dealing with the emotional challenges that might arise when one is also physically challenged.

Have you seen this article on the MS Society website that talks about depression and MS (http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Brochures-On%20Depression.asp)? If you haven't maybe you and your husband can review it and pick up some helpful tips from it. There's no shame in being diagnosed with depression and seeking help for it. The alternative of being depressed and then doing something stupid is not acceptable when there are so many modalities that can be used to successfully treat the disorder.

Malama pono,
Miulang

[blueyecicle]

He went to a Psychiatrist and she put him on so many meds he sat in a chair all day and cried. Finally he got sick from all the meds and we found out on killed people so he gave up....

We use all the MS Society articles. He reads them every month.

He did get his violent outbursts under control but the depression is another factor.

Maybe we should try another mental health "professional" one that isn't so Candy happy!

The one med he is on now seems to work on the violence mostly, but I see subtle signs of the depressed side left.

Thanks for the information :)

[Miulang]

He went to a Psychiatrist and she put him on so many meds he sat in a chair all day and cried. Finally he got sick from all the meds and we found out on killed people so he gave up....

We use all the MS Society articles. He reads them every month.

He did get his violent outbursts under control but the depression is another factor.

Maybe we should try another mental health "professional" one that isn't so Candy happy!

The one med he is on now seems to work on the violence mostly, but I see subtle signs of the depressed side left.

Thanks for the information :)
Maybe you can contact the MS Society branch in Portland and ask them if they know of any psychiatrists who don't rely on drugs 100%? Or contact the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (http://www.ncnm.edu/) in Portland and maybe they can refer you to a naturopathic practitioner in your area. Sometimes, allopathic (Western) medicine is not the answer for all that ails a person. ;) Or you might "prescreen" some other therapists to see what their prescription philosophy is (they should be able to tell you in a phone conversation). Does he get regular massage/acupuncture therapy? That helps relieve stress and tension and possibly some pain.

Miulang

[blueyecicle]

Maybe you can contact the MS Society branch in Portland and ask them if they know of any psychiatrists who don't rely on drugs 100%? Or contact the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (http://www.ncnm.edu/) in Portland and maybe they can refer you to a naturopathic practitioner in your area. Sometimes, allopathic (Western) medicine is not the answer for all that ails a person. ;) Or you might "prescreen" some other therapists to see what their prescription philosophy is (they should be able to tell you in a phone conversation). Does he get regular massage/acupuncture therapy? That helps relieve stress and tension and possibly some pain.

Miulang
I am calling them today thanks so much.

[1stwahine]

In today's Honolulu Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060829/NEWS01/608290341

Notice at the bottom, the time line of June 2005. Exactly the same time Sharon Black did her Suicide Study and is now being charged of taking documents? :confused: The records will show by Emails and other documents, Sharon had permission from the ME staff as well as HPD. Infact, ME Staff assisted Sharon in her study! :rolleyes:

Justice will Prevail.

Auntie Lynn

[alohacandy]

In today's Honolulu Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060829/NEWS01/608290341

Notice at the bottom, the time line of June 2005. Exactly the same time Sharon Black did her Suicide Study and is now being charged of taking documents? :confused: The records will show by Emails and other documents, Sharon had permission from the ME staff as well as HPD. Infact, ME Staff assisted Sharon in her study! :rolleyes:

Justice will Prevail.

Auntie Lynn


AMEN! HPD was having her do the darn suicide study and kept pushing her to get more data for her report. Whack whacks to HPD and the ME!!

[1stwahine]

AMEN! HPD was having her do the darn suicide study and kept pushing her to get more data for her report. Whack whacks to HPD and the ME!!

Tax Payers Money is being wasted Big time! :mad:

Retaliation against Sharon Black at the hightest degree is being taken by the very ones who are guilty of curruption themselves. In time, those who are guilty will be punished and incarcerated for the acts they have committed against Society.

In time. In time.

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

I know personally the results of whistle blowing :o
One of my first ever posts at HT (which has long been cleared out of the system by the HT gods) was regarding me doing some whistle blowing as a student government rep.

When a whistle blower finds evidence against a higher power...it can be very difficult... there was an article recently in one of the papers about whistle blowers....(can't find the link at the moment)

If Ms. Black is innocent.... my heart goes out to her for the pain that she must be going through by being publicly humiliated.

I have always believed that some one is innocent until proven guilty... She is Innocent legally at this point and the papers making so much noise about it sometimes makes it looks like shes guilty before the findings are final.

[1stwahine]

I have always believed that some one is innocent until proven guilty... She is Innocent legally at this point and the papers making so much noise about it sometimes makes it looks like shes guilty before the findings are final.

Manoa, Did you read the article? It shows the dates in which Sharon was doing her Suicide Report. The same report she is accused of taking Documents which are supposingly not to have been taken. Yet were taken because she was under strict orders to submit and turn in by said Deadline. A Report which employees of the ME department assisted her with. :rolleyes:

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Manoa, Did you read the article? It shows the dates in which Sharon was doing her Suicide Report. The same report she is accused of taking Documents which are supposingly not to have been taken. Yet were taken because she was under strict orders to submit and turn in by said Deadline. A Report which employees of the ME department assisted her with. :rolleyes:

Auntie Lynn
Yes I did read the article... however, I am not familiar with the case...

As you have said... SHE IS INNOCENT in the court of law at this time.... I believe in the end.... justice will prevail. (hopefully the whole system is not corrupt)

I feel very sorry for those that are wrongly accused.
I cannot not make personal judgements without hearing the facts in the case.

From knowing you personally....sheesh... of course I gonna think she's innocent beyond a reasonable doubt....

However, I'm just posting my thoughts on the situation and I don't have much knowledge on it. I wasn't even able to connect the article you posted.... to Ms. Black until it was blatantly re-wrote out!

I hope she is innocent... I don't know her personally... however, from the way I have read into things...it sounds like she's getting railroaded by the higher ups....

Manoa

[1stwahine]

Never mind Manoa. Never mind. I juss heard on the News ~ the Football you like watch going play 63 hours starting in one hour.

Have FuN!! :p

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

no make fun of my 63 number....

das the number we gonna score against them hopefully...

now what is this thread again?

Oh yeah... Mental Illness...

If anyone has watched me personally attend a UH Game in person...they might think I mentally ill.

[1stwahine]

no make fun of my 63 number....

das the number we gonna score against them hopefully...

now what is this thread again?

Oh yeah... Mental Illness...

If anyone has watched me personally attend a UH Game in person...they might think I mentally ill.

Since you brought it up and this is the Mental Illness Thread, Please go get an Evaluation. I'm serious and I care.

"It takes one to know one!" ;)

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Auntie...

I just don't know what happens to me when I watch UH sports....I'm not mental... I think ;)

Even the last two wahine volleyball games really had my adrenaline going.

I know it's not a mental illness... :o

Maybe some sort of competitiveness thing comes out of me...
Cause I get the same way when the Seahawks play!

[1stwahine]

Auntie...

I just don't know what happens to me when I watch UH sports....I'm not mental... I think ;)

Even the last two wahine volleyball games really had my adrenaline going.

I know it's not a mental illness... :o

Maybe some sort of competitiveness thing comes out of me...
Cause I get the same way when the Seahawks play!

Manoa, I'm not talking about you watching games in general. Please don't get offended. In my opinion and because I care...you show signs of having Mental Illness. It's best to get evaluated. Mental Illness can affect anyone. It's nothing to be ashame of.

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Manoa, I'm not talking about you watching games in general. Please don't get offended. In my opinion and because I care...you show signs of having Mental Illness. It's best to get evaluated. Mental Illness can affect anyone. It's nothing to be ashame of.

Auntie Lynn
Um...can you please tell me what those signs may be?

I do have a general physician I see... and I did have a physical with in the last 4 years?

[1stwahine]

Um...can you please tell me what those signs may be?

I do have a general physician I see... and I did have a physical with in the last 4 years?

Manoa, I'm going to list the signs and the Link. Go figure out yourself. Don't ask me anymore questions. This is not a GAME. This is your LIFE!!!

Depression - intense and unremitting

Excessive fatigue and sleepiness or an inability to sleep

Social Withdrawal, isolation and reclusiveness

Sudden shift in basic personality

Deterioration of social relationships

Hyperactivity or inactivity or alterations between the two

Inability to concentrate or cope with minor problems

Extreme religiosity or preoccupation with the occult

Hostility from one formerly passive and compliant

Indifference, even in highly important situations

Dropping out of activities (and life in general)

Decline in academic or athletic performance

Involvement in auto accidents

Drug or alcohol abuse

Forgetfulness and loss of valuable possessions

Extreme devastation from peer or family disapproval

Deterioration and abandonment of personal hygiene

Noticeable and rapid weight loss

Attempts to escape through geographic change: frequent moves or hitchhiking trips

Excessive writing (or childlike printing) without apparent meaning

Inability to cry or excessive crying

Unusual sensitivity to stimuli (noise, light, clothing)

Fainting

Inability to express joy

Inappropriate laughter

Bizarre behavior

Irrational statements

Strange posturing

Refusal to touch persons or objects: insulation of hands with gloves, paper, etc.

Shaving head or removal of body hair

Cutting oneself, threats of self mutilation

Staring, not blinking or blinking incessantly

Flat or unusual gaze

Rigid obstinacy

Peculiar use of words or language structure

If someone you know is suffering, seek help, have courage, and remember:

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

http://az.nami.org/first%20warning%20signs.htm

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

Oh, you two fight just like family sometimes...Oh, wait, I forgot...hanai-ed, yeah?

You two both represent my preferred kind-o mento - you see this world in ways that other people cannot grasp.

Now, make nice and go eat hamburgers together, soon. Someday, I'll be there alongside of you, and the three of us will scare everyone else. (Okay, maybe there will be more than the three of us...there are a few others on HT who would fit right in.)

[1stwahine]

Oh, you two fight just like family sometimes...Oh, wait, I forgot...hanai-ed, yeah?

You two both represent my preferred kind-o mento - you see this world in ways that other people cannot grasp.

Now, make nice and go eat hamburgers together, soon. Someday, I'll be there alongside of you, and the three of us will scare everyone else. (Okay, maybe there will be more than the three of us...there are a few others on HT who would fit right in.)

Awwww, Leo! Why had to go spoil the FuN? Manoa knows I care. I'm just telling it like it is. To the point. Das just me. Sometimes the truth hurts but afta everything is said and done...and evaluation is Pau, the person who is unbalanced will be much happier. ;)

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

Okay, I got these:
Decline in athletic performance
Forgetfulness
Inability to cry
Inappropriate laughter
Bizarre behavior (big time - but by whose definition?)
Irrational statements
Peculiar use of words or language structure
How many points I get?
Oh. This isn't scrivener's "trivia" thread? Oop, sorry. :o

[1stwahine]

Okay, I got these:How many points I get?
Oh. This isn't scrivener's "trivia" thread? Oop, sorry. :o

I have a feeling I shouldn't have posted the list!!! :eek:

Yikes!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Thank you for posting the list.

I went down the list... and a few could pertain to me... but I'll bet a few could pertain to everyone on HT at one time or another :p

Why can't I ask you questions... If your the one who thinks I'm mental?
Your the only one that has ever told that to me or thought that of me.

Please don't call me something I am not... even if you may think I am.
If that's the case... Please PM me.

I'm not Mental...and I wouldn't be ashamed if I was.

Just because I talk to, communicate, love and have hanai'd someone who is mental.... doesn't make me mental does it?

Hugs...
Manoa

[1stwahine]

Thank you for posting the list.

I went down the list... and a few could pertain to me... but I'll bet a few could pertain to everyone on HT at one time or another :p

Why can't I ask you questions... If your the one who thinks I'm mental?
Your the only one that has ever told that to me or thought that of me.

Please don't call me something I am not... even if you may think I am.
If that's the case... Please PM me.

I'm not Mental...and I wouldn't be ashamed if I was.

Just because I talk to, communicate, love and have hanai'd someone who is mental.... doesn't make me mental does it?

Hugs...
Manoa

PM? Ok.

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Auntie...

I was thinking about going down your list and making a joke about almost each statement...

However, I know mental illness is not a joking matter!!! and you would have been all over me like flys on shat.

Thank you for sharing your honesty and insight with everyone...

I do want to correct you on one thing you said though...
It takes one to know one!
I'm sure that there are many people suffering from mental illnesses that are not as open and honest about their problems. Many don't get the treatment that they need for one reason or the other. :(

If you have gone down that list while reading this post and said..."hey.... A LOT of these things pertain to me," then I would suggest getting help also.

If this thread has even helped one person...then I can take you calling me mental.

Hugs,

Manoa :)

[1stwahine]

In today's StarBulletin Editorial Section http://starbulletin.com/2006/09/01/editorial/editorial01.html
Mental health success should end oversight

THE ISSUE
A federal magistrate is recommending that a judge end federal oversight of Hawaii's mental health system.

"AFTER 15 years of federal oversight because of severe inadequacies, the state's mental health system is among the best in the nation. U.S. Magistrate Kevin Chang is recommending that federal Judge David Ezra bring the oversight to an end on Nov. 30. Legislators and the state administration should refrain from complacency to assure continuing sound mental health services in the future."

"In the years of oversight, the state has tripled the funding for the State Hospital. The number of citizens receiving mental health services has risen from fewer than 4,500 to more than 10,000 receiving ongoing mental health services and 2,000 receiving partial services, according to Dr. Thomas Hester, the division's chief."

Yes, Now the State mental health sytem is among the best in the nation. However, with the increasing problems of Homelessness as well as the Ice Epedemic, the State will continue to increase it's funding to the State Hospital . It doesn't take a Genius to think that one out. Duh!

Everything increases in time. :rolleyes:

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Yeah, Lets talk about Mental Illness today. Plezzzzzzzzzzzz.:rolleyes:

I'm so tired of people not taking their medications and becoming unbalanced. I go to the store ~ couple screaming. I go in the store ~ two separate persons talking to themselves. I go outside to sit down and have a drink and a snack before coming home...a woman comes up to me and nearly slaps my head foa nuttin.

Aiyah.

Take Da pills!!!!

How easy for take pills and relax. Open bottle. Take out pill. Put in mouth and drink with water. Be Balanced.:p

Everybody HAPPY!

Take your pills and see your Psychiatrists!!!

Aunty Lynn

[1stwahine]

In The Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/NEWS20/704120344/1001/
Suits settled in Tantalus case

"Surviving family members of three people shot to death at Tantalus Lookout last year have settled multimillion-dollar damage claims against the mother of the accused murderer, according to state court records.

Other potential claims can be filed against Mau-Goffredo himself and a man who was employed by Lynnette Mau to act as Mau-Goffredo's caretaker.

Mau-Goffredo has pleaded not guilty to charges against him. Mental-health experts are determining if he is competent to stand trial."

I'm happy the families will be receiving settlements. It can't bring back those they love and cherish. It can never erase the pain and loss they are going through. It never will. I do wonder what would have happened if Mau-Goffredo "didn't" have a mother who "didn't" have money? There would have been no settlement like many victim families who are left with nothing. :confused:

There are many Mental Illness patients whom walk the streets ready to cause harm and go amok. It takes something like this to bring attention to the problems to evaluate the urgency every so often.

Once again, we are reminded of its devastation.:o

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In the Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070601/NEWS01/706010371/1001/

Stabbing in Halawa Isle's 12th homicide

By Lynda Arakawa and David Waite

"A 55-year-old woman found fatally stabbed at her Halawa Heights home became the latest homicide victim in a rash of Honolulu killings since mid-April.

Her death pushed the number of killings to twice that reported at the same time last year. It was the 12th homicide on O'ahu, compared with six slayings through the end of May 2006, said police spokesman Capt. Frank Fujii."

Police arrested Carol K. Weidman, 25, at 2:45 a.m. yesterday on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the latest killing.

A man who answered the phone at the address yesterday identified himself as Donald R. Weidman and said he was Carol K. Weidman's father.

"I just can't believe that Carol could do something like that," Weidman said when told Carol Weidman had been arrested as a murder suspect.

Asked if his daughter had been having any problems of late, Weidman said: "Yes, severe mental problems."

K-den. I saw the thread that was started but I didn't feel this has anything to do with a child having no respect for a parent in general. The daughter has Mental Illness!!!

Her father stated she has "severe mental problems!"

From the way she looks on t.v. ~ she is in her own world. :( She is disturbed. What could have troubled such a young and beautiful young woman?

Another case which we all wait to hear what went wrong.

Once again....take dee medications!;)

Auntie Lynn

[TuNnL]

In The Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/NEWS20/704120344/1001/
Suits settled in Tantalus case

I'm happy the families will be receiving settlements.Not so fast, Aunty Lynn. Did you read this part?:

the initial claims and fact that they have been settled are disclosed in a lawsuit filed against Lynnette Mau by her homeowner's insurance company, which is asking a court to determine that the company is not liable for payment of the settlements.

[1stwahine]

Not so fast, Aunty Lynn. Did you read this part?:

Oh! No...I didn't see that.:confused: So what happens now? Will they get any $$$ or not? The mother has money to begin with. She should at least give out her own pocket if the insurance doesn't. It is the right thing to do.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I was a Victim yesterday. :o

Something happened at KauKau Wagon.

Although I've been having my own problems dealing with my "Mental Illness", I still went to KauKau Wagon. It is my passion. As I went to the tables, Sharon's son told me about the tall heavy set Local man. I glanced over. His eyes met mine. He started talking LOUD and swore all kinds of profanities. I kept looking and he kept staring.

Suddenly, he focused on me. He shouted and came up to the table. He came right in front of me and told me he was going to kill me. I immediately asked Chez for his cell phone and called 911. As I talked with the dispatcher, the man continued to threaten me. The dispatcher heard every word.

All the while the people were scared. As for me...I was not in fear. I talked back and told him "try touch me!" I knew sooner or later he would but I didn't care. I was ready too.

Everyone was on pins and needles.

HPD arrived. He went up to the first Blue and White vehicle and shouted to the Police Officer in the car. Soon the officers arrived. He was made to sit down. He bragged about going to the Middle East and how many men he killed.

An officer approached me and tried to convince me not to prosecute. The man was suffering from Mental Illness. I told the officer it was no excuse. What about the next time? He said just call 911 again. I said No way!! I want to PROSECUTE!!! No one threatens my life and uses the excuse of Mental Illness.

As I was writing my report...the man was being handcuffed. He then tried to hit a Police Officer. They got him on the ground. As I looked his eyes met mines. He told me "I'm going to kill you ~ NEXT TIME!"

There won't be a next time.

When I went back to serve my friends, they told me I did the right thing. They were afraid of him. He always intimidates others because of his size and loud voice. I told them, never be afraid. This is America. We have LAWS. You must stand-up for your rights.

Prosecute?

You betta believe it!

I have compassion but if I didn't do what I did...what if he did attack someone else today? Tonight? Tomorrow? No one knows. I couldn't take the chance.

Not with my Life to begin with.

I slept well last night knowing I did the right thing. Knowing I helped make the streets safer. Mental Illness is treatable. No one can tell me it's not. No one can use it as an excuse for I know first hand it's demons. I suffer it 24/7...but I don't go around telling anyone "I going kill you!"

Those words are very powerful and devastating. No one has the right to threaten or take someone else's Life just because they're Mental. So often it is used as an excuse. The man knew what he was doing. Once in handcuffs he knew the system well. He blurted out "I neba take my pills!"

Well, to bad for him this time. As the victim in this case...that excuse is not going to work. Cause I have Mental Illness too. Yep. Our faces met and we came eye to eye.

Mental Case vs Mental Case

continued at http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=1059

Auntie Lynn

[Honoruru]

That’s a tough situation to be in, and a tough call, but I think you did the right thing.

I don’t think it’s not so much about “punishment,” as focusing on the problem. Maybe he’ll get some help, maybe not. But at least you set in motion something that may actually benefit this man, not to mention “keeping the streets safer.” I don’t think it could ever be a 100% solution, but every little bit helps.

[GeckoGeek]

I told them, never be afraid. This is America. We have LAWS. You must stand-up for your rights.

Prosecute?

You betta believe it!

Right on! I wish more people would do that - but there's one problem. There's this little matter of a constitutional right to face one's accuser. That means in due process, the accused will learn the identity of the accuser. Given the current system, it's likely the accused will be out on bail or maybe parole.

Is it legal for the accused to hunt down the accuser? Probably not, but then what the accused did in the first place wasn't legal - but that didn't stop them then.

And that's why so few prosecute.


What bothers me about this is that the dispatcher heard him and the police heard his threat. Seems like they wouldn't need to have you prosecute - the state has enough evidence with their own employees. So why did the cop try to talk you out of it? That bothers me.

[1stwahine]

I don’t think it could ever be a 100% solution, but every little bit helps.

He is Off the streets and receiving Help which is better.;)

And that's why so few prosecute.

What bothers me about this is that the dispatcher heard him and the police heard his threat. Seems like they wouldn't need to have you prosecute - the state has enough evidence with their own employees. So why did the cop try to talk you out of it? That bothers me.

The suspect knows who I am and knows where to find me. I will not live in FEAR. Das not my style. When the Officer tried to talk me out of prosecuting I knew why. They are faced with numerous complaints and issues of the Homeless and usually those who prosecute don't "follow" through. It involves a lot of paper work and man power just for one case. They don't have to worry about me...I will follow through.;)

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[timkona]

Good on ya, Auntie. If I'm ever around, and that happens, guaranteed I'd regulate.

Violence should always be met with OVERWHELMING physical response, such that the violent perp will forever remember his 'mistake'.

Peace is the answer. But if the answer ain't workin......:mad:

[1stwahine]

Peace is the answer. But if the answer ain't workin......:mad:

Like I said "I was ready too!" In my Pupule Head I was planning my attack. The man was six feet 4 inches and weighed over 250 lbs.:eek: But I wasn't scared...not one bit. I was MAD!! His words alone violated my rights as a citizen and as a human being. I wasn't about to let him kill me without a fight for my LIFE!!

Whatever I've learned to survive in my fifty-one years on Earth would have come out swinging. It would have not been pretty. Survival when facing Death is Ugly but when faced with it there is no turning back or asking what are the consequences? Still, I remained focused and luckily, HPD came in a matter of seconds.

As I reflect on what happened, I am thankful that nothing else did occur. I am still alive to write about it. I am still alive to enjoy my Ohana and continue to volunteer at KauKau Wagon.

Everyday is a challenge for me. Life is not easy. We are faced with many problems as discussed on HT. But when someone threatens another it is a violation PERIOD! I and no one else should stand for it.

Mahalo Tim!;)

Auntie Lynn

[Beau]

WOW, Auntie Lynn! I also think you handled the situation in the best way possible. I think of you from time to time, but have been really busy...I'm sorry you had to go through all that.

Your courageous actions I'm sure will let the other homeless sleep better at night knowing that this man is off the streets.

When I'm not so busy, I'll make that konbu maki thingy, and bring some over to you.

[1stwahine]

WOW, Auntie Lynn! I also think you handled the situation in the best way possible. I think of you from time to time, but have been really busy...I'm sorry you had to go through all that.

Your courageous actions I'm sure will let the other homeless sleep better at night knowing that this man is off the streets.

When I'm not so busy, I'll make that konbu maki thingy, and bring some over to you.

I've been thinking about you too! Why don't I go buy the ingredients and come ova to your hale so you can teach me how to make the "thingy!":D

Call me.;)

I'm cooking Pork Water Cress Soup with Chinese Roast Pork from Nam Fong in Chinatown!hahahah

Auntie Lynn

[GeckoGeek]

The suspect knows who I am and knows where to find me.


Good for you for standing up to him.

[1stwahine]

Good for you for standing up to him.

I just came home from City Mill Nimitz. Took the back road where IHS for Men is located. Guess who was screaming his head off? Yep! The MAN who threatened me this past Saturday!!:eek:

I was given a card by an officer who told me a Detective would call me regarding the case. No one did. I was waiting for anyone to tell me if the suspect was released or kept for evaluation...anything so he was not a threat to Society.

My hopes was at least he would receive some kind of treatment.

Alas, nothing was done. He is back on the streets causing havoc again.:rolleyes: It is a matter of time when he will hurt or kill someone. My question is...what becomes of my case?

Because he is Homeless and suffering from Mental Illness he is not going to be able or want to be appearing in a Court of Law. Why should he? His reason is simple ~ He's Mental!!

The State will not spend $$$ seeking someone for a case so small. Unless, he once again causes another outburst which brings harm to others. It shouldn't be. I am so angry with the system at this moment.

Will I go to KauKau Wagon on Saturday and face him again?

You betcha!!

I don't need nobody to assist me. Like the first time, I have God to protect me.;)

I WILL STAND UP TO HIM!!!

Auntie Lynn

[GeckoGeek]

Be careful.

[1stwahine]

Be careful.

I tossed and turned last night.

And then I got on my knees and prayed.

I can't change what happened. However, it is not up to me to seek vengeance in any way or form. Although I am angry at the system in letting him free to roam the streets, there is nothing I can do.:o

I forgive him. I will go to KauKau Wagon not with an angry heart but with Love and Aloha...but I will remain cautious.;) If he chooses to continue to threaten me then I have no choice to do what I have to do.

And that is Whack Whack dee SOB!!!!:D

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I wiil be careful.

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I went to Chinatown hoping I'd find the Man who threatened me. Drink after drink I was waiting. He didn't appear.:rolleyes: I know tomorrow he will. I'll be ready. I'll have my Armor of God on.:D

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule;)

[reineke]

That was quite a story. It's Friday so I think I'm on time to say have a great weekend - somewhere else. It takes guts to stand up to someone and you've already done that.

[1stwahine]

That was quite a story. It's Friday so I think I'm on time to say have a great weekend - somewhere else. It takes guts to stand up to someone and you've already done that.

Every Saturday, except the last, I VOLUNTEER at KauKau Wagon to feed my friends.:D I also go to Chinatown on 'some' weekend night to relax.;)

I LOVE CHINATOWN!!

He Neba come...
http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=1068

"Got out of Leimomi. Da line was getting long. No one was there from the Kaukau Wagon crew. I went straight amongst the crowd. One of the men approached me and hugged me. He then told me "No worries Auntie, he not going come. A bunch of us talked to him already and warned him!"

I thanked him.

Several others came up after and apologized for what happened last week. I told them it was not their fault. Still, I worry about his next victim."

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In The StarBulletin:http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/28/news/story05.html
Murder defendant deemed mentally fit

Adam Mau-Goffredo is trying to use the insanity defense

By Debra Barayuga

"A court-appointed panel says Adam Mau-Goffredo suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, but that he is currently fit to go to trial on charges stemming from a triple slaying on Tantalus a year ago.

The 24-year-old Mau-Goffredo maintains he was mentally ill at the time of the attacks and should be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

It will be up to a jury or a judge to decide. But first, Circuit Judge Dexter Del Rosario must determine whether Mau-Goffredo is fit to go to trial on multiple charges, including first and second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and burglary.

Even Mau-Goffredo himself indicated he was "definitely" fit, and wanted to be found fit, he said.

"Mr. Mau maintained he was not mentally ill at the present, but mentally ill at the time of the alleged offenses," Gitter testified.

Mau-Goffredo said that if he was found not guilty by reason of insanity, he understood that he would be released, Gitter said."

Ehhhhhh...go read the article!!

Dey ALL "NUTS" if dey even think of trying him as being "FIT!" The SOB is PUPULE!! One of the symptoms of having a mental disorder is poor hygiene. Yeah. Unfortunately, being pilau and not bathing is one of the major problems of being afflicted with the disease. Time just slips away and no matter how dirty one gets...one doesn't feel the filth upon oneself.:o

He is a Danger to SOCIETY. PERIOD!!

He needs to be put away for Life and not be a threat to kill or harm anyone else. I don't know nuttin about Law but I know a man took the lives of innocent humans! :mad:

Just my opinion.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

On Post #51 the signs of Mental Illness are many.:(
http://az.nami.org/first%20warning%20signs.htm

Auntie Lynn

[GeckoGeek]

http://az.nami.org/first%20warning%20signs.htm


I got "We're Sorry! - The page you are looking for appears to have been moved or removed."

[1stwahine]

I got "We're Sorry! - The page you are looking for appears to have been moved or removed."

Ooops! I apologize.:o

Reposting Post #51:

Depression - intense and unremitting

Excessive fatigue and sleepiness or an inability to sleep

Social Withdrawal, isolation and reclusiveness

Sudden shift in basic personality

Deterioration of social relationships

Hyperactivity or inactivity or alterations between the two

Inability to concentrate or cope with minor problems

Extreme religiosity or preoccupation with the occult

Hostility from one formerly passive and compliant

Indifference, even in highly important situations

Dropping out of activities (and life in general)

Decline in academic or athletic performance

Involvement in auto accidents

Drug or alcohol abuse

Forgetfulness and loss of valuable possessions

Extreme devastation from peer or family disapproval

Deterioration and abandonment of personal hygiene

Noticeable and rapid weight loss

Attempts to escape through geographic change: frequent moves or hitchhiking trips

Excessive writing (or childlike printing) without apparent meaning

Inability to cry or excessive crying

Unusual sensitivity to stimuli (noise, light, clothing)

Fainting

Inability to express joy

Inappropriate laughter

Bizarre behavior

Irrational statements

Strange posturing

Refusal to touch persons or objects: insulation of hands with gloves, paper, etc.

Shaving head or removal of body hair

Cutting oneself, threats of self mutilation

Staring, not blinking or blinking incessantly

Flat or unusual gaze

Rigid obstinacy

Peculiar use of words or language structure

If someone you know is suffering, seek help, have courage, and remember you are not ALONE!"

Auntie Lynn

[Menehune Man]

Depression - intense and unremitting

Excessive fatigue and sleepiness or an inability to sleep
Not sleeping well

Social Withdrawal, isolation and reclusiveness
staying home alone or working

Sudden shift in basic personality
not the happy go lucky Jeff

Inability to concentrate or cope with minor problems
don't wanna deal with anything

Hostility from one formerly passive and compliant
Grumpy

Indifference, even in highly important situations
Who gives a ...

Dropping out of activities (and life in general)
done

Decline in academic or athletic performance
?

Drug or alcohol abuse
Drinking or thoughts of it

Extreme devastation from peer or family disapproval
Won't debate my point

Deterioration and abandonment of personal hygiene
skipped a shower last night, took one today though

Noticeable and rapid weight loss
not eating, hungry. have lost some weight

Attempts to escape through geographic change: frequent moves or hitchhiking trips
Dreaming of it

Excessive writing (or childlike printing) without apparent meaning
does HT count?

Inability to cry or excessive crying
just sad

Unusual sensitivity to stimuli (noise, light, clothing)
house has been unusually quiet, no music

Inability to express joy
exactly

Bizarre behavior
yup

Irrational statements
proofs in the puddin'

Strange posturing
slouching

Shaving head or removal of body hair
very short trim of hair and beard

Rigid obstinacy
may not be unusual

Peculiar use of words or language structure
yup again


I've noticed in one form or another all these traits in myself of late. It started with the bringing up the past in another thread and my not being able to make contact with my wife (in Fiji) or my daughter (in Australia).

I'll be okay, just don't feel so good right now. :(

[tutusue]

I've noticed in one form or another all these traits in myself of late. It started with the bringing up the past in another thread and my not being able to make contact with my wife (in Fiji) or my daughter (in Australia).

I'll be okay, just don't feel so good right now. :(
Hang in there, MM. It's probably just situational depression that'll go away on it's own shortly...probably once Mrs. Menehune returns home. I bet you miss her a lot.

[Menehune Man]

Yeah, that's part of it and the cure.
I just got to feeling so much loss and pain in my life and didn't have her to talk to. Funny(the junk kind, not HaHa) how memories can cause depression even though logically we know that we can't do anything about the past.

[SusieMisajon]

Yeah, that's part of it and the cure.
I just got to feeling so much loss and pain in my life and didn't have her to talk to. Funny(the junk kind, not HaHa) how memories can cause depression even though logically we know that we can't do anything about the past.
Maybe you can.

http://www.mhsanctuary.com/articles/emotmem.htm

[1stwahine]

I've noticed in one form or another all these traits in myself of late. It started with the bringing up the past in another thread and my not being able to make contact with my wife (in Fiji) or my daughter (in Australia).

I'll be okay, just don't feel so good right now. :(

Hang in there, MM. It's probably just situational depression that'll go away on it's own shortly...probably once Mrs. Menehune returns home. I bet you miss her a lot.

Yeah, that's part of it and the cure.
I just got to feeling so much loss and pain in my life and didn't have her to talk to. Funny(the junk kind, not HaHa) how memories can cause depression even though logically we know that we can't do anything about the past.

If your feelings continue...please seek psychiatric help. No be shy or ashamed. It's only Human to feel pain. However, when our pain becomes over bearing and takes control over our Life...we need help.;)

(((Hugs)))

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I love being Mental. Especially, when I'm intoxicated.heheheh

I tell the TRUTH moa!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

GOOD NIGHT AND SWEET DREAMS EVERY ONE!;)

Auntie Lynn