Comments for Refuat Hanefesh

Comment on My Trip to The Mental Hospital by Rosie

Rosie — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:26:57 +0000

In reply to Etan Neiman, CPA. Can you email me Sarah’s contact info as well?

Comment on Has the Dating Process been Compromised? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:25:49 +0000

two things.
1. what if both have mental illness. Both are in personal therapy, and both want to do couples therapy. Should they still consider it?
2. What if they aren’t religious yet, but after meeting each other both realized their own spiritual connections and want to eventually be more religious?

Comment on If You DON’T Have a Mental Illness, It is Critical That You Read This Article by JEREMY

JEREMY — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:13:41 +0000

This guy his name is Jack Wellman he has a mental illness he threatens people he doesn’t doesn’t realize that he is and that it’s wrong.

Comment on Music: Send Me a Lifeline by Hadassah Chavivah

Hadassah Chavivah — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:21:51 +0000

In reply to Marie T. Thanks so much Marie, The singer is a male Country artist in Nashville Tennessee called " James Sailer" and he works for the publishers I used to have for the song called Diamond Garden Music. My songwriting partner and I wrote the words and the melody and I was executive producer on the project and asked my publishers to help me make a Country version of the song and I would like to have a male country artist! James is amazing. So glad you like the song! Hadassah Chavivah!

Comment on Music: Send Me a Lifeline by Marie T

Marie T — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:19:55 +0000

Beautiful lyrics and very uplifting. The music sounds wonderful. Who is the singer? Absolutely beautiful to listen and reflect upon.

Comment on If You DON’T Have a Mental Illness, It is Critical That You Read This Article by Jane

Jane — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:33:24 +0000

Queen Victoria while touring an institution for the mentally ill was accosted by a resident who claimed those inside its walls were sane while the rest of the world was crazy.The Queens reply nailed it: “You may be normal,but we are the majority…!”

Comment on I Tried Reaching Out by Liba

Liba — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:57:25 +0000

Your post is written so authentically…and so painfully. Know that you are not alone! We are rooting for you and there for you. All the time. I may not know you, but I know that you are a wonderful person gifted with much strengths. You make a difference in so many lives in your own way.
Sending you virtual hugs…
May you feel the inner peace of recovery very soon.

Comment on Living with OCD by Max Engel

Max Engel — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:47:10 +0000

In reply to Wendy. Hi Wendy thank you for sharing that you have OCD and what helps you. Slowly but surely the stigma of OCD is diminishing over time. All The best!

Comment on Living with OCD by Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:59:21 +0000

I have had ocd for as long as I can remember I’m 74 I call mine attachment just a random name I call it other symptoms also like intrusive thoughts it’s not a happy thing to live with I believe it is a gene I have been through years of cognitive therapy however Luvox helps me I’m not in cognitive therapy anymore best of best to you and hopefully ? having”a little ocd” will stop being said with understanding
We have to live life the very best we can and know we are not alone or crazy

Comment on Why Mental Illness Hurts More than Physical Illness by Rivky

Rivky — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 22:58:22 +0000

Thank you. Your words are so true. I wish I could believe it deep inside.

Comment on I Kept an Anxiety Journal for a Month, and Now I Can’t Stop Laughing by jt

jt — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:51:04 +0000

thanks for your post. very well written. i am suffering from some anxieties but bh not strong enough to be diagnosed. i related to what you wrote, because i too panic about absolutely crazy things!!!! im happy for you that you found one thing that can calm you down. but i, im trying like 10 things! 1 thing doesn’t work all the time for me.

Comment on I Tried Reaching Out by Lily

Lily — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:28:21 +0000

When I saw the subject in the email from refuat hanefesh, I froze. It’s exactly how I’m feeling. I’ve been hearing those words in my head way too much. And then I read the article. Arghhhh it’s so frustrating! I really hear you!!!

Comment on I Tried Reaching Out by Evie

Evie — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:44:53 +0000

I hear you loud and clear! I speak it, I live it, and I try to counteract it, sometimes more successfully than others. I’m here to support you from afar. Metaphorical hugs!! Reaching out to people while fearing rejection is terrifying!!! You are definitely not alone.

Comment on I Tried Reaching Out by Rivky

Rivky — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:43:43 +0000

Yes, I understand your language. Completely. It is mine as well.
Feeling needy and being so afraid to reach out because I am high maintenance. I feel too burdensome even for my husband and so I turn to my therapist.. all the time. And I’m working on learning how to accept myself, my needs, even if it is different than others. There are times when I crawl into myself.. I just can’t reach out. I’ve called my therapist to her house.. desperate for understanding. I’ve run away, far away from the people who can love me because I am afraid they will leave me.
You are not alone. I am just like you.

Comment on BMI- Body Mass Index (My-Body My Image) by Eliana Sidlow

Eliana Sidlow — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:55:39 +0000

In reply to Rach. I am a firm believer that foods (unless you're allergic or have a medical condition) should not be off limits. An insightful life coach told me recently that if food becomes the enemy, any food-healthy or not, then you've lost sight of the real goal, which is to repair the relationship you have with food. Food nourishes, fuels, and is a source of enjoyment. If food is to become neutral to you, the healthy and unhealthy foods must be pleasant and fun to consume. The more often you have or reframe your thinking about favorite dishes, the less you will desire it. The more ordinary an experience becomes of eating two Oreos, so next time you don't have to have a whole box. That which is off-limits becomes that much more desirable, but if it is totally permitted, it becomes a regular, tasty item that you have every once in a while. Easier said than done, food can be a pleasurable, fun part of life. Since you eat three or more times daily, life presents itself with many opportunities to work on your relationship with food. Be patient with yourself and be mindful.

Comment on The Orange by @myramblingsthroughlife

@myramblingsthroughlife — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:30:57 +0000

This is incredibly beautiful and hopeful. Thank you for sharing.

Comment on Editorial: Are Those with Mental Illness Prone to Violence? by Ellie

Ellie — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 03:44:16 +0000

Thank you Eitan, for writing this. The question and fear has haunted me. It’s upsetting when these articles come out to wonder, do I have it in me to be violent like that because I have a mental illness? I like to think that on the contrary, because I have a mental illness, I am more aware, and have learned and posess many more coping skills than the average person to regulate their emotions.

Comment on Looking Behind an Eating Disorder: Are Parents to Blame? by Pearl

Pearl — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:23:13 +0000

I am currently struggling with anorexia that was caused by abuse. While the abuse was going on, my food intake was the one and only thing I had control over, I needed it. Now, whenever my abuser comes back into my life and steps up his control over me, my eating disorder kicks in to calm me down letting me know that I do have control over something. Yes, eating disorders can be caused by abuse, though is definitely not the only factor.

Comment on On Not Fasting by Rivky

Rivky — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 03:40:32 +0000

Thank you Esther.
Your piece is so well written, and gives me a glimpse of your life, and your challenge. I hope someday you will be able to fast. I hope someday you will have healed enough to be able to fast for the purpose of the day, without getting stuck in the quicksand of your mental health issues.
I too may not fast this year.
And I wonder if I’m so sick, mentally, that I can’t fast. I hate fasting. I hate fast days. I don’t love eating, but I get headaches and edgy from skipping meals. I suffer from Bipolar 2. Even writing that feels queer. I don’t want to agree that I have a mental illness. Fasting will definitely exacerbate my symptoms, which may lead to self-harm or suicidal ideation. So am I too sick to fast?
Wishing you all the best,
Rivky

Comment on If You Want To Understand by Sheri Feldman

Sheri Feldman — Wed, 26 May 2021 22:07:49 +0000

This piece is written so well. Thank you so much for putting into words what so many of us are feeling.

Comment on If You Want To Understand by Rivky

Rivky — Tue, 11 May 2021 16:35:31 +0000

I so relate to this especially the faithlessness.
I’m the one with mental illness, but it was my 4 heart old who asked why God gives us sad days (sefira) if He loves us so much(and gave us the gift of Shabbos) I could not answer. I don’t know where my faith is, but it’s hard to have it when life is so cruel.
Thank you for sharing
May we all find the faith that is deep inside.

Comment on Drawing: A Flame of Hope by Chani

Chani — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:22:18 +0000

Very touching. Thank you!

Comment on A King in Kingsville, a Prince in Pain by Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:58:27 +0000

Please please please I know it’s really really hard.but please ask out for help.the fact your admitting u need it is a big step so please please go one step further.If u would be feeling physical pain in your body u would immediately seek help.so please do the same now because mentalhealth is physical health!

Comment on If You DON’T Have a Mental Illness, It is Critical That You Read This Article by Crystal Lafleur

Crystal Lafleur — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:38:06 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. What if someone made u go see if you are mentally ill and you really not what happens to them

Comment on Panic Attack by Adina Sturman

Adina Sturman — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:32:52 +0000

In reply to beila gutmann.

Wow your amazing. Sitting in class is really hard for me since I-have a mental illness.so thanks for sharing and stay ?!Ifeel your pain! If you want to talk, you can email me at ocdgirlwith@gmail.com.