Okay so after doing some research it has come to my attention that it seems that most mental illness can be related to one another. So here is some research on OCD and why you can have loss of memory or (after research a new medical term I learned) TBI after a car accident. Please feel free to follow the links for there is more information there than what I have copied for you to read and hope to help you understand.
So as of now I am probably going to the hospital again for the fluid on my lung, I am having a hard time breathing. You know as well as I do that I won't be able to keep us informed if I don't breath. So I will be back soon, maybe not tomorrow but soon. Wish me luck, and maybe they can tell me what is causing it as I was just there a few weeks ago and the drained it and sent it in to find out what it is from!
Amnesia (from
Greek Ἀμνησία) is a condition in which one's
memory is lost. The
causes of amnesia have traditionally been divided into certain categories.
Memory appears to be stored in several parts of the limbic system of the brain,
and any condition that interferes with the function of this system can cause
amnesia. Functional causes are
psychological
factors, such as
mental disorder,
post-traumatic stress or, in psychoanalytic
terms,
defence mechanisms. Amnesia may also appear as
spontaneous episodes, in the case of
transient global amnesia.
[1]
A
mental disorder or
mental illness is a
psychological
pattern, potentially reflected in
behavior, that
is generally associated with
distress or
disability,
and which is not considered part of
normal development of a person's
culture. Mental
disorders are generally defined by a combination of how a person
feels,
acts,
thinks or
perceives.
This may be associated with particular regions or functions of the
brain
or rest of the
nervous system, often in a
social context. The
recognition and understanding of
mental
health conditions have changed over time and across cultures, and there are
still variations in definition, assessment and
classification, although
standard guideline criteria are widely used. According to the
World Health Organisation (WHO), over a
third of people in most countries report problems at some time in their life
which meet criteria for diagnosis of one or more of the common types of mental
disorder.
[1]
The
causes of mental disorders are varied
and in some cases unclear, and theories may incorporate findings from a range
of fields.
Services are based in
psychiatric hospitals or in the
community, and assessments are
carried out by
psychiatrists,
clinical psychologists and
clinical
social workers, using various methods but often relying on observation and
questioning. Clinical treatments are provided by various
mental health professionals.
Psychotherapy
and
psychiatric medication are two major
treatment options, as are
social interventions,
peer
support and
self-help. In a minority of cases there might be
involuntary detention or
involuntary treatment, where legislation
allows.
Stigma and
discrimination can add to the suffering
and disability associated with mental disorders (or with being diagnosed or
judged as having a mental disorder), leading to various
social
movements attempting to increase understanding and challenge
social
exclusion. Prevention is now appearing in some mental health strategies.
What
Exactly is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
"Traumatic brain
injury is an insult to the brain, not of a degenerative or congenital nature
but caused by an external physical force, that may produce a diminished or
altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of cognitive
abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of
behavioral or emotional functioning. These impairments may be either temporary
or permanent and cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial
maladjustment."
As the name suggests, and as this
definition states, a TBI is an injury to the brain that results from an
external force, or trauma, to the head. In other words, it's a head injury that
causes damage to the brain. The "external force" can be a direct blow
to the head such as hitting the floor in a fall accident or striking the
steering wheel in a car accident. Even though the skull is not penetrated
or fractured, the force can cause the brain to be injured in a number of ways.
Or, the "external force" can be a rapid acceleration and deceleration
of the head that shakes or rotates the brain. Examples of this are whiplash
in a car accident or Shaken Baby Syndrome. As the BIA definition states,
the "external force" damages the tissues and cells of the brain
causing temporary or permanent impairment in the cognitive, emotional and
physical abilities of an individual.
Emotional symptoms can include . . .
- increased anxiety.
- depression and mood swings.
- impulsive behavior.
- more easily agitated.
- egocentric behaviors, difficulty seeing how behaviors
can affect others.
If you have any of these symptoms
after a whiplash injury, especially if they persist for more than a few days,
you should be evaluated to see if you have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
While they experience the same symptoms as a normal adult, children and seniors
present unique symptoms and diagnostic problems.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a type of
anxiety disorder, is
a potentially disabling illness that traps people in endless cycles of
repetitive thoughts and behaviors. People with OCD are plagued by recurring and
distressing thoughts, fears, or images (obsessions) they cannot control. The
anxiety (nervousness) produced by these thoughts leads to an urgent need to perform
certain rituals or routines (compulsions). The compulsive rituals are performed
in an attempt to prevent the obsessive thoughts or make them go away.
Although the ritual may temporarily alleviate anxiety, the person must
perform the ritual again when the obsessive thoughts return. This OCD cycle can
progress to the point of taking up hours of the person's day and significantly
interfering with normal activities. People with OCD may be aware that their
obsessions and compulsions are senseless or unrealistic, but they cannot stop
them.
obsessions and compulsions, may vary. Common obsessions include:
- Fear of
dirt or contamination by germs.
- Fear of
causing harm to another.
- Fear of
making a mistake.
- Fear of
being embarrassed or behaving in a socially unacceptable manner.
- Fear of
thinking evil or sinful thoughts.
- Need for
order, symmetry, or exactness.
- Excessive
doubt and the need for constant reassurance.
Common compulsions include:
- Repeatedly
bathing, showering, or washing hands.
- Refusing
to shake hands or touch doorknobs.
- Repeatedly
checking things, such as locks or stoves.
- Constant
counting, mentally or aloud, while performing routine tasks.
- Constantly
arranging things in a certain way.
- Eating
foods in a specific order.
- Being
stuck on words, images or thoughts, usually disturbing, that won't go away
and can interfere with sleep.
- Repeating
specific words, phrases, or prayers.
- Needing to
perform tasks a certain number of times.
- Collecting
or hoarding items with no apparent value.
“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am
out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me
at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to
be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define
yourself."
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
“Who are you to judge the life I live?
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
―
Mae West
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest
critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate
beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social
condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you
have lived. This is to have succeeded.”
―
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
"I may not have gone where I intended to go,
"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every
experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are
able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take
the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you
cannot do."
