Tag: Mental illness
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Honour Suicides
Suicide is sadly very common and tragic to the person who attempts it and to any of those loved ones left behind. Suicide is the single leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. To often these days we hear of people in the media ending their life prematurely. My own observation…
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A Steady Year
Things have been quite steady mentally so far this year (2026). I have fewer down and anxious periods but they have been less than previous years. I tend to take extra promethazine when I am struggling which often helps although it makes me more sedate. I have also learnt to lean on my faith more…
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Lamb to the Slaughter
I think alot of neurotypical people would be depressed and suicidal in my situation. Apart from going to Church I’m ostracised from society and having my Mum and stepdad passing I am very much isolated. Some of it is due to my condition and some of it due to my economic standing. I struggled most…
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Almost Survived 2025
Well 2025 is almost done. It’s hard to believe I have survived another year. I was very anxious about the year but I seem to have got through it ok. I haven’t been in a psychiatric hospital this year which is brilliant. I spent so many years in and out of them but since 2023…
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Things are going ok
Well it’s been a very hot summer this year in 2025. The BBC reported that it’s likely been the hottest UK summer on record by a significant margin. I particularly struggle with this flat as it gets very hot but I do benefit in the winter. During the hottest periods I have had my portable…
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I Wrote to my MP
I recently wrote about the Benefit Reforms recently and how they could affect me. I think a 4 point score requirement for one descriptor is too harsh and excludes people with mental illness and autism who tend to be affected in more breadth across all the descriptors scoring 1 to 2 points. I know I…
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Medication Increase and New Fidget Toys
Recently I had my Paliperidone (Xeplion) anti-psychotic depot injection increased from 100mg to 150mg four weekly. It’s at the maximum dose now so I guess that’s it for any more increases. On my previous dose I found towards the last week I had a decline in mood with sometimes suicidal thoughts quite often. I would…
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Difficulties with Coping
I find these days more than when I was in my early 20’s that I burn out much more quickly. Although I still suffered burn out after a few weeks or months these days in my 40’s it seems to happen in a matter of days. I have been learning to pace myself. I try…
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8 Months on from Prosecution
About 2 years ago I wrote about a situation where I had Psychosis in 2023 and punched a police officer in the A&E of hospital. Although I immediately sent a written apology the police decided to prosecute me. It has been a very stressful time with many court hearings. I was interviewed by a Forensic…