I got turned on to a really cool youtube video series from Jayme at Rayne’s World. It’s a man telling his story of a “mania” that he interpreted as a spiritual emergency–treated it as such and recovered. I had a very similar story at the onset, but got sucked into psychiatry which he avoided. That made for radically different lives. I’m only now extracting myself from the bullshit.
The only thing I want to caution you about with this video series is that he suggests people come off their meds. This may be a fine idea–but do it slowly and cautiously–you don’t have to go back into crisis like he suggests. I know of hundreds of people who withdraw safely and slowly and do not return to full-blown crisis, especially if supported with diet and nutrition.
I am, like I’ve said, experiencing a ton of emotions and the budding of spirituality, but I’m not losing it and I don’t expect to. Caution and support is what is needed.
I’m nervous and excited. I am meeting Sean, the guy in the videos, this afternoon on Skype! His story fascinates me because he walked away from the system before becoming trapped like so many of us do. Most people who walk away go on to lead lives that have nothing to do with the mental health system and we never hear from them again. Sean is coming back to make a difference. I have often wondered what my life would be like if I had walked away. It makes you think…
hey there Jayme,
thanks for the heads up!
Looks like Shane pulled his videos off YouTube. Or maybe the drug companies…
Tried to play and got “We’re sorry, this video is no longer available.”
It’s available…sometimes youtube just goes down…
try again…