Ronnie case study: Social isolation, psychosis and suicide risk

In this case study Ronnie talks about various experiences he has had during his life and the impact they have had upon him. He relates periods of mental distress, psychosis, social isolation and concerns regarding medication. Filmed by the Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Mental Health (CEIMH) as part of the Online Assessment Workbook.

[@bitchexpress]

If I could live a life even for 3 months in and 9 months out- I'd take that. They've over medicated me for a variety of things like depression, anxiety, and bipolar for 25 years now. All I want is to die. I don't end up in hospitals or anywhere for treatment anymore, because it doesn't work. My whole life has become a death sentence.

[@yugenzthevanayagam5507]

Hey just checking if things are better now?Maybe just a tad bit?

[@garyr1934]

Yes
Be who you are not what a tablet would make you
You have courage
That IS your tablet
You are strong
And showing it here
Press on
Out the other side !!!

[@treebeardtheent2200]

A much better prescription would be to have the responsibility to care for a rescue cat. Cats are very sensitive and provide feedback untained by human social garbage. Not all cats are equal or alike, but many will give you that look when you begin to come unglued and they provide companionship when humans are just too cold. No solution is purrfect but a cat is a purrty good help forca lot of things.