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have you reaLy seen 4 different psychiatrists? I got my doubts but it dont matter to anyone here except yourself

If you really wanna get better then you need to trust a professionals advice and give it time.

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to help someone who dont listen

I hope you get better whatever it takes
 
There's nothing wrong with the care available, it's actually quite good.

The issue in Japan is the lack of easy access to information about it and the public stigma of seeing a therapist, and for non-Japanese, finding care with a provider that is competent in their own language.

There's also the issue of it being nearly impossible to commit somebody against their will, which I have seen play out quite badly for one of our clients; but that's a legal issue, not a care issue.

Thanks for the heads up. I have heard of lack of providers being a factor but is that true?
 
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Thanks for the heads up. I have heard of lack of providers being a factor but is that true?

It's really more of an issue of lack of information. I actually used to live next to a full blown psych facility, and a lot of the docs drank in my local - a common lament was that their caseload was far too light, even though every day they saw people on the trains or in the street who could clearly use their help.
 

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Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of psychosis in general which includes schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. What worries me about our OPen is that he has not been property diagnosed which affects the choice of medication.

Medication is improving all the time although scientists still don't discovered the cause.

If OP really wants to get better he needs to do something about it.

This is the last I have to say about this.
 
I love how there are literally zero mental health care providers for foreigners here in Shizuoka.

Did you know TELL literally only has 1 Lifeline for the entire country? What a joke lol.

They do have their little wikitell, which has some sources I'm looking into now.
 
I love how there are literally zero mental health care providers for foreigners here in Shizuoka.

To be fair, you're not likely to find many Japanese mental health care providers in, say, Cleveland either.
 
Did you know TELL literally only has 1 Lifeline for the entire country? What a joke lol.

They do have their little wikitell, which has some sources I'm looking into now.

Isn't TELL a volunteer phone line? I'm sure they were advertising for volunteers in the past.

Anyway it shouldn't be expensive to get a bunch of phone lines hooked up. Then get a bunch of random gaijins sitting behind them after a few seminars for training purposes.
 
I love how there are literally zero mental health care providers for foreigners here in Shizuoka.

The total number of foreigners in Shizuoka Prefecture was 71,301 last year, and that's down 30K people since 2007. And of those, roughly 58K of those are from other Asian countries (ie, not English speakers). How many mental health care providers do you usually see in towns that are about 13,000 people? And I'm betting of those numbers, a fairly large chunk are Portuguese speaking.
 
Most Japanese doctors especially younger ones can probably get by in English if details are written down

TELL is run by a clergyman, don't know if he still practices. Finding trained volunteers prepared to work for free all night is not easy
 
TELL have an office/clinic in Tokyo with many US-accredited, bilingual staff. As I posted before it does not come cheap and National insurance will not cover it.
 
TELL have an office/clinic in Tokyo with many US-accredited, bilingual staff. As I posted before it does not come cheap and National insurance will not cover it.

Ikura? Hamachi?
 
It might be means tested in some way but if could be more than ¥30,000 a session.
 
The total number of foreigners in Shizuoka Prefecture was 71,301 last year, and that's down 30K people since 2007. And of those, roughly 58K of those are from other Asian countries (ie, not English speakers). How many mental health care providers do you usually see in towns that are about 13,000 people? And I'm betting of those numbers, a fairly large chunk are Portuguese speaking.

Yes, there sure are a lot of Brazilians, mainly in Hamamatsu doing all the factory jobs. Not too many here in Shizuoka City though. I did find a psychologist here in Shizuoka City that is willing to see me with my wife present. He can speak some English as well. I guess the initial cost will only be around 3,000 or 4,000 yen and they have a pay what you can afford system. I think the OP should try to find places like this. I know they must exist in Tokyo.
 
Sudsy knows what he's talking about

There are many different meds
Finding the right one for you is a bit hit and miss but it will work

See some psychiatrist

he knows what he's talking about except he's wrong on two things

1. my diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder and not schizophrenia
2. only a real doctor can tell you if you need meds

it's easy to say take meds if you're not the patient experiencing side effects
it's been well known that meds aren't the only way
that's why I made this thread to ask for alternatives
I made that clear at the beginning of this thread
 
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he knows what he's talking about except he's wrong on two things

1. my diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder and not schizophrenia
2. only a real doctor can tell you if you need meds

it's easy to say take meds if you're not the patient experiencing side effects
it's been well known that meds aren't the only way
that's why I made this thread to ask for alternatives
I made that clear at the beginning of this thread

What are some of your daily mental struggles. I'm curious if I might have the same issue and was undiagnosed. I have manic depression, social anxiety and emotional instability/trust issues.

Did the meds make you feel worse?
 
Actually, meds and its side effects make the mentally ill look more like creeps, involutary body movements and that sort of stuff. Most people with mental disorders, you can't usually notice there's something wrong with them, until they suffer from the side effects and act like total weirdoes in public.
 
Actually, meds and its side effects make the mentally ill look more like creeps, involutary body movements and that sort of stuff. Most people with mental disorders, you can't usually notice there's something wrong with them, until they suffer from the side effects and act like total weirdoes in public.

I have just learned to embrace my mental illness. I'm able to compose music well and that gives my life some form of meaning. I'm growing tired of trying to get laid by these women who usually don't want to be bothered anyway. I only get laid once in a while when I make the effort, but it is annoying to do so.
 
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@TokyoJoeblow that's more in line with a youtube guy, Sean Blackwell's philosophies about mental disorders having creative and spiritual sides.

while I don't necessarily agree with that, I wouldn't dismiss it as complete junk
 
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I think part of the problem may be that you seem to be hopping from one psych to another when the meds don't have the desired effect, instead of sticking with one and working through the side effects with them.

I did work out the side effects with each of the four

I can go through every medication and every side effect, which ranges from involuntary body movements to actually feeling I'm about to be paralyzed and invalid for the rest of my life.

That would be a litany.

Or you could simply understand from the beginning of this topic, --and I'm pretty sure from your work experience as well, and because mental health professionals also acknowledge it-- that meds just don't work for some cases.
 
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I'm actually frustrated with my self for being too argumentative in this thread

I should have just watched homophobic skits on youtube all afternoon

that's a better way of having fun
 
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I'm actually frustrated with my self for being too argumentative in this thread

I should have just watched homophobic skits on youtube all afternoon

that's a better way of having fun

Homophobic skits and awkward humor is hilarious.
 
he knows what he's talking about except he's wrong on two things

1. my diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder and not schizophrenia
2. only a real doctor can tell you if you need meds

it's easy to say take meds if you're not the patient experiencing side effects
it's been well known that meds aren't the only way
that's why I made this thread to ask for alternatives
I made that clear at the beginning of this thread

Just to be clear - I said that the particular symptoms you mentioned were classic signs of schizophrenia and that IF that was the case, treatment via meds would be appropriate - and recommended that you get properly assessed by a psychiatrist. I would still encourage you to find and stick with a decent pysch who will work with you until you can get a decent treatment dialed in.
 
none of us here the right answer for you. seek help. be happy knowing you have friends here to talk to.
 
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