I wouldn't opt for those prime times as for been the best years... for me, I'd rather never forget how it felt being 16/17, young and stupid without a care in the world. But I suppose each to our own, Butch
My sons medication effected his libido as well.... " I wonder do all such meds, have that same effect" it was when an elderly woman in family died, he was completely heartbroken yet couldn't feel the loss let alone shed a tear... that's when he had enough of the meds freezing his emotions. he was lucky the book helped him take back control and I am well aware not everyone is and can be as fortunate as him... thanks for the advice about a healthy diet, I'll pass it on
You've been through the mill and I'm delighted you finally feel you've come out the better side of it all, I can only but imagine all the sacrifices you must of made, to of had I can understand why you say some view mental illness in a negative light but that's humane behaviour for you, sometimes we don't care to understand the difficulties of others until it's on our own front door.
Having said that, not all are guilty of that same trait .... and it's a pity for some suffers, they don't remember that more often.
Tah kindly for your comments MB and may you continue on being as successful as you've become.
Getting caught up in replying to others... my apologies for not getting back to you sooner.
Life can be shit, depressing, sometimes its a task not to be pissed off as often... but being totally fed up is not quiet the same as someone suffering with depression, having said that... when having the blues tends to linger, I know depression can set in.
I agree with your comment and no more than it should be used as an excuse, nor either should it be a reason for GP's to hand out " happy tablets" as quickly as some do.
Silver is serving time in a prison and not in an institute for mental criminals where he should be with his illness treated for, which neither says alot for his lawyer. he's due for parole in 30yrs.
If I'm wrong about anything else, feel obliged to put me right
Bedtime for me Words" so Oíche Mhaith from me to you
I'm on my laptop so the icons are along side on the right of the comment box... I just click in on which ever and up there her pops in along side the comment.
On the phone, its different, there below... same procedure but I'm not sure.
Maybe someone helpful will come along and explain the proper know how.
I thought I had, apologies if I overlooked that matter.
Mental illness just does not effect the patient themselves .... it effects loved ones also and their struggles to help and support them, and those who can't and why.
Are you a judge fan? I get the feeling you don't like me referring to them as crooked.
*I have the same source the courts had when they said the killing was personal and NOT related to mental issues.
Why do you want to know, would it make a difference to the sentencing of Stephen Silver? actually that's a stupid question.... it would be MASSIVE, however would they handle it, or cover it up in other words."
The courts may have been referring to the fact they felt it was not related to Silver's mental illness. He was on trial. I do not know legally if Horkan's state would have been relevant.
I cannot see journalists don't know and i cannot see all of them covering it up if it was relevant to the case.
Why I want to know is I might look into it or ask someone to. You can pm me any more you know if you want.
As to making a difference I'm sure Silver's defence know and if it it relevant will appeal. I would say they may appeal anyway.
There are rules around court and what evidence is allowed. It does not necessarily mean the judge is corrupt
You're a journalist oh hell .....or are you? nothing personal but not my favourite type of people either.
If and when a judge allows others ridiculous accusations and does not direct the jury to dismiss certain said things ... in my eyes, there you have a crooked judge.
Right you are, I kind of guessed you weren't referring to the same case.
I take it then, like me, you have no knowledge of guns and bullets either?
I have the same source the courts had when they said the killing was personal and NOT related to mental issues.
Why do you want to know, would it make a difference to the sentencing of Stephen Silver? actually that's a stupid question.... it would be MASSIVE, however would they handle it, or cover it up in other words.
Hi there WORDS and welcome to the blogs thanks for that input even if its confused me a little....
Don't know who is the cop you are referring to that kicked the shit out of his girlfriend, but there are good and bad in them and they too should be exposed just as quickly as some are awarded a medal.
She's not the first crooked judge in Ireland, and she won't be the last either.
Is there a reason why bipolar suffers come off their meds? there seems to be so many these days so there must be a reason, side effects or whatever, I don't know... but it would be interesting to know why the meds work perfectly for some but unfortunately not for all.
Assuming you know that is?
When my son was in his early 20's he suffered server anxiety attacks, he was put on medication which seemed to of brought his condition under control until after an X amount of time when he decided the side effects weren't worth it. he quit them came straight off them which was dangerous but that's what he done, got his head in certain books which lead him to learn how to control his condition himself, thankfully he hasn't looked back since... well' almost that is.
We can't blame greed and folly for everything.... we've all indulged in making life easier for ourselves now we're paying the price for it. or perhaps you don't think it was worth it... I do besides, planet earth is designed to end someday.
Forget about being a guardian of anything.... live it up whilst you can and stop fretting about what you can't control
A cops life is valued as 40yrs.... but your ordinary everyday Joe soaps is only eight. In other words, Irish law is loose.
At the time of the 40yr sentence I was going to blog and rant my disgust especially with the term the judge used after sentencing " that's what you get for coming off your meds" I was shocked still am no-one came out protesting, more so them who are meant to take care of the mentally ill and their rights.
Speaking of the mentally ill.... nowhere was it mentioned in the media, the trial, the cop also suffered with mental problems ... nowhere either was the questioned asked what was an off duty cop doing with a gun on him in the first place, or more to the point...depending what type of mental issue he had, was he mentally stable enough to be trusted with a gun.. if not, then bending rules is what got him killed ...its Irelands shame to use a vulnerable person as their scapegoat
Eh excuse the rant if I'm raving .... Now you know why I decided against blogging about it at the time
Parents like you Serene deserve to take a bow because sadly not every parent has the same strength to cope the way most parents do, which is yet another side of mental illness people don't talk about.
During Covid we all watched the effects cabin fever were having on everyone...... In my books, no-one had it more bad, stressful or heart breaking then them trying to cope with and manage loved ones suffering with mental problems.
Since Covid not all facilities have reopened and the crisis goes un-noticed, not dealt with ... our government is too busy keeping face, seen to help assistant outsiders yet do nothing to care for their own.
In an earlier comment I mentioned a woman who pulled on my heart strings after seeing her reactions when the reporter asked " how far does she feel she is pushed to her limits"... what's even more sad Julie Ann has her own disabilities to be dealing with, as well.
After the crisis been highlighted on the news.... I thought more would of come about the whole sorry sad situation some find themselves in. but unfortunately, I haven't heard a word since.
Thank you Serene the other side of the matter is also having compassion & appreciation for those who try their best to help and support them we love and need it... much can be done for those people too after all helping them to cope strengthens them to face what can sometimes be difficult times.
Not long ago I watched a young woman cry fearful she had gone beyond breaking point. the Rest bite that used to leave her young son in who is autistic, has now closed. when drained we are no use to anyone let alone ourselves.
A few months ago here in Ireland a man was sentenced 40yrs for shooting a cop 11 times.
A few weeks ago a woman was sentenced 8yrs for stabbing a random man.
Though both were on meds for bipolar, and inline for looking for more help/ assistance from a society, rehab maybe which were slow to act.. you as a suffer how do you view the sentencing of both? I thought it was unjust that both were not treated the same, one far more than the other.
how did your shame effect you if it did? if too personal, its alright... no need to answer
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RE: We are The Xennials
I wouldn't opt for those prime times as for been the best years...for me, I'd rather never forget how it felt being 16/17, young and stupid without a care in the world.
But I suppose each to our own, Butch