I never regret seeking mental health treatment!

[MinneapolisMatt]

It saved my life.

If I end up in some data base, who cares? I'm alive.

[bettyellen]

1. Good for you. It's such a common thing these days ....

I'n not sure why anyone who's never had violent tendencies is more concerned over guns than their own health.
Especially if they've never had an interest in guns before!

[arthritisR_US]

2. To me seeking help is a sign of mental health and

should be viewed as such.

[hedgehog]

3. It saved my marriage.

[MinneapolisMatt]

4. Seriously,

I thought I was going to kill myself. The only thing that saved me was finding a psychiatrist and a counselor. Medication and talk therapy is what I needed, and 7 years later I've never been better.

Fortunately, I found an amazing psychiatrist, but he was cool enough to admit his limitations and refer me to a therapist I could talkto, which is so different from just taking pills.

There are good people out there. Reach out.

[MinneapolisMatt]

5. By the way

I'm going to start weening off medication, which is huge. My doc and I both think I'm ready. To me, that's an amazing accomplishment, and I'm very proud. I never thought I'd be here today.

[mokawanis]

7. Good for you, MinneapolisMatt

Does my heart good to hear about people getting the treatment they need and recovering. I applaud your willingness to recognize you needed help and I'm glad you got involved with professionals who know what they're doing.

[nolabear]

10. Does my heart good to hear that, Matt. Here's to you and your helpers!!

[patrice]

6. It saved my niece's life, after going through several different professionals &

different treatment modalities and tens of thousands of dollars, over about a decade, her parents finally happened upon what she needed.

She is a very happy successful professional who helps others now.

[99th_Monkey]

8. Bravo! I'm so grateful you found treatment that's right for you

that works for you.

There's mental health treatment, and then there's
mental health "treatment" that can be crippling and
counterproductive.

I'm so happy for you that you found the treatment
that is truly helpful, and keeps on giving.

My youngest son suffers from nasty bipolar episodes,
lasting 3-4 months every couple of years, but he's
been slow to come to the place you are, i.e. of gratitude
for the help that is there.

From your lips to my son's ears.

[nolabear]

9. I'm so glad. And we all hope that database is something we can deal with.

Treatment can be literally a lifesaver, and that database stuff is mostly theory. We panic over that in the same way gun aficionados panic over the possible loss of their handguns. Let's see what's proposed before we turn it down.

Personally I know many people for whom it has been a lifesaver, some for whom it has failed due to no one's fault, and no one who has been deliberately mistreated or been the victim of blatant malpractice. It's there, but so much help is given when it can be given.

I am SO happy for you. Keep strong!

[patrice]

11. The whole thing should be handled like it is in Vermont, like walking into a health club, available

and easily accessible to anyone and everyone (but NOT like a church).

We should focus, voluntarily & perhaps even a la carte, on mental HEALTH, not being "sick".

[Denninmi]

12. Well, since I posted the other thread, let me say this.

I am genuinely happy for you that you feel that way. If the thought of a registry doesn't bother you, more power to you there, too. If it didn't bother me so profoundly I would probably be better off, just let it slide off my back. But I can't ignore the fact it does.

Hey, best of luck to you, it sounds like you made a good decision for yourself, and that is the most important thing.

[Demo_Chris]

13. well said

[redstatebluegirl]

14. I have seen it save a lot of people

including many of the students I advised over the years. Lots of suicides prevented by mental health care.