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crazy legz asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

Ever make bad decisions? What did you do to overcome dire circumstances?

I made some very bad decisions in life and all of it is catching up with me. I am not suicidal but I wonder if everyone can share their horror stories in life and how they were able turn it all around. ex. If you had child sexual abuse, considerable debt, anything you would consider rock bottom at the very least. I know everyone gets depressed but being depressed for a very long time accompanied with financial woes and mental illness can really leave you drained. If you were able to change your life could you express how you got through it all so that it would really motivate others who are in a similar situation?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The worst decision I ever made was to trust The Priory Hospital with my post-traumatic stress disorder. The staff were hostile and incompetent, the psychiatrist told lies to me and about me; I was sexually assaulted by a man who, on being repulsed, told the nurses that I had invited him to my room for sex and vodka - resulting in my being breathalysed by nurses who hit me until I threw up and then denied me any medication at all. It sent me into a long and difficult depression.

    How did I overcome it? I've written a book about it; I tell people about it whenever I can; and I remind myself that the best revenge is living well.

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