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dingsi's FONSFAQ Germany project, and then, it kind of snowballed into many FONSFAQ projects!
So with some encouragement, I'm here to offer a Frequently (or not so frequently) Asked Questions about Mental Illness!
Basically (wording stolen fromdingsi), I figured that there are 1. people who might be curious about certain aspects of being a person with mental illness or mental illness in general, and 2. people who are mentally ill / have an interest in the subject who might be willing to share their thoughts, knowledge and opinions. This project is basically about bringing the two together.
I sincerely hope this is going to be interesting and fun!
How to participate:
It's quite simple, really!
To make things easier, please use the words "prompt" or "taken" in the subject line of your comment!
In addition, although I'd like to note that my own experience is primarily with depression and forms of anxiety, any and all mental illness questions are welcome here!
Edited: last update 5/4/11: 7:16AM.
dingsi's FONSFAQ Germany project, and then, it kind of snowballed into many FONSFAQ projects!So with some encouragement, I'm here to offer a Frequently (or not so frequently) Asked Questions about Mental Illness!
Basically (wording stolen from
dingsi), I figured that there are 1. people who might be curious about certain aspects of being a person with mental illness or mental illness in general, and 2. people who are mentally ill / have an interest in the subject who might be willing to share their thoughts, knowledge and opinions. This project is basically about bringing the two together. I sincerely hope this is going to be interesting and fun!
How to participate:
It's quite simple, really!
- Leave a comment with your inquiry or, if you already have a topic in mind you'd like to write about, feel free to write something about it and link back here! (Please comment with a link to your entry, ofc.)
- Go through the prompts and when you think you can claim one, reply to it (i.e. sign up).
To make things easier, please use the words "prompt" or "taken" in the subject line of your comment!
- What People Want to Know About Mental Illness:
Portrayals of Mental Illness in Popular Culture (Favorite / Least Favorite) (claimed by
magdala)- · Completed response by
magdala, who writes Favorite and least favorite depictions of mental illness in culture.Medication (What are these drugs like Valium, Xanax, Lithium, Prozac, etc? Do they even work?) (claimed by
awils1, pinesandmaples)- · Completed response by
pinesandmaples, who writes No meds for me, thanks.Living with Someone With Mental Illness (OPEN)
Supporting Friends with Mental Illness (OPEN [semi-claimed by
raletha, others are welcome to claim!])What People Want Others To Know About Mental Illness:
shanaqui wrote about Health anxiety/hypochondria.shanaqui wrote about Coping mechanisms.Due to the sensitive nature of the topic,
all anonymous comments will be screened.
I will unscreen them as time allows
and under my own discretion.
If you see any dipshittery going on,
please alert me to it. (PM or email.)
all anonymous comments will be screened.
I will unscreen them as time allows
and under my own discretion.
If you see any dipshittery going on,
please alert me to it. (PM or email.)
In addition, although I'd like to note that my own experience is primarily with depression and forms of anxiety, any and all mental illness questions are welcome here!
Edited: last update 5/4/11: 7:16AM.
