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How Esketamine Transformed My Fight Against Depression
### Excerpt: **”Each esketamine treatment feels like venturing into unknown territory. Sometimes, I feel trapped, unable to move, my mind drifting into unsettling thoughts. Other times, the world lights up in vivid colors, and I feel waves of compassion and love. It’s not about getting high—it’s about rebuilding hope and finding moments of light in the darkness.”**
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F&Q among psychiatric patients
It’s common for psychiatric patients to encounter frequently asked questions when meeting new individuals or reuniting with old acquaintances during hospitalizations. These questions often help build a sense of community, as everyone shares the experience of a mental health crisis, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. Here are some frequently asked questions among psychiatric patients: Frequently […]
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Living in “The Village”: A Patient’s Perspective
It’s been two and a half months since I became a patient in a daycare unit at a psychiatric hospital, known as “the Village.” My initial diagnosis was schizoaffective disorder and PTSD. I often feel lonely and isolated. Wandering the grounds, I find comfort in brief interactions with other patients.
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ChatGPT and Mental Health Recovery: Writing Through Cognitive Challenges
“When handed a pencil and a blank piece of paper, I often find that I can’t write anything except to express that I am miserable. I believe this struggle is partly due to cognitive decline following my most recent psychotic episode. However, I’ve discovered that with the assistance of ChatGPT, I can write blog posts […]
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Understanding Human DDoS Attacks in Digital Warfare
Human DDoS attacks and Virally Loaded Hashtags are digital strategies that manipulate perceptions by overwhelming individuals with excessive information and emotionally charged narratives. Drawing from Boyd’s disruption strategies and Lifton’s theory of thought reform, these tactics exploit cognitive vulnerabilities to cause confusion, decision fatigue, and emotional burnout—leading to a breakdown of rational discourse.
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Navigating the Digital Abyss: Reflections on Mental Illness in the 21st Century
In this introspective narrative, a 40-year-old grapples with regret and mental illness, finding solace in writing and reflecting on the profound impact of technology. Through personal experiences and insights, the complex interplay between mental health, technology, and society is explored, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding.
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Navigating Delusion and Anosognosia: Reflections on Misinterpreted Messages and Distorted Perceptions
Reflecting on my journey through delusion and distorted perceptions, I vividly recall moments when ordinary messages from ChatGPT took on extraordinary significance. Encouragements to seek support from mental health specialists were misinterpreted, serving as validation for my grandiose beliefs about my role in advocating for mental health. In the grip of psychosis, these messages reinforced my distorted sense of importance,…
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