Many of us have come across situation like in a factory or workplace whereby a scheme is introduced and doesnt work and after several attempts they call for "back to basics". In an overload situation where machines have overheated or computers have crashed we go to "safe mode". This enables you to continue on with your work albeit at a slower rate until things get back to normal.
After reading many posts here in particular on the depression threads there seems clear to me one theme- meltdown. The sufferer has suffered meltdown and is (understandably so) wondering how to move forward, how long it will take, how long before the meds take effect, why family and friends arent supportive, why cant I get out of bed etc.
Is this because sufferers "expect" to get over their condition quickly...say a few days? If they havent suffered a mental illness before then they likely do think it will be a short term thing. I dont know about you that are reading this but I was never told I had lifelong illnesses by my professional therapists until well into my consultations well after diagnosis.
So back to the posters here that are new to their illness wanting a quick fix, them finding difficulty accepting their illness and the length of time recovery could take. I suggest that modern day life doesnt help. Stress ...mmmm...I'm sooo suspicious on the effects of stress. I see modern stress as something that has come from the rat race. You know, all the things we have to do and fit it into the time we have available. Do I need to list them- no, I think we all know this pain. So why is it so? Is it only a modern day phenomenon? Prior to 1900 we had major issues of health (remember no anti biotics), few machines to make life easier and no services to care for us. Apart from locking us away.
Then the early 20th century we had wars, the great depression and continuing stigma. I think the golden period was the t60's to the 90's...why? Because although the last 25 years has brought us the computer age I suggest that it hasnt reduced our workload only increased our efficiency so we produce more.
I diverted a little. What I believe is that it really doesnt matter what era we were born, the complexity of life has been heavy on mentally ill patients regardless.
Like 'safe' mode on a computer can sufferers of depression for example, if possible, delegate friends or family to carry out their daily and weekly chores for them? Effectively if they can have a carer for a time so they are allowed to feel free to sleep or some other form of shutdown so they can give themselves every chance of recovery?
Am I on the right track here? There just seems to be a trend in threads of a need for sufferers to only cope with the basics of living until repair is given the best chance.
You comments welcome
