Every person deserves love, care, and respect as basic needs of life.
Mental illness affects many lives these days, and the problem is that
it often leads to the withdrawal of these basic needs. Friends,
relatives, and neighbors may stop giving the respect and love that a
patient needs during their emotional struggle, which only worsens the
situation.
This is the story of my brother Anil, whose case was misdiagnosed. In
2014, he was wrongly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. His high sugar
levels were actually caused by pancreatitis, as stones were blocking
his main pancreatic duct. As a result, his body was deprived of
digestive enzymes for nine years (2014–2023). During this period, he
faced many complications. His blood sugar levels remained
persistently high and uncontrolled, which led to a brain stroke in
2016. Over time, he also developed both positive and negative
psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions, lack of
motivation, and social withdrawal. In addition to these struggles, he
experienced epilepsy, with five episodes occurring after he began
treatment with Sizopin, an antipsychotic medication.
In 2017, Sizopin was started, but there was no noticeable reduction
in his psychotic symptoms. Increasing the dosage was not possible
because it posed risks to his physical health, as his blood sugar
levels were never stable and he frequently experienced both
hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. In 2023, his diagnosis was revised
from type 1 diabetes to pancreatitis, and since then he has been
doing better. I have come across many cases where psychosis arises as
a result of physical illness, and when the root cause is treated, the
symptoms may improve or even disappear. I might be wrong, but ten
years of watching my brother suffer has led me to think this way.
I have 10 years of research experience and have started studying the
relationship between physical health and mental health. sometime
picture is not as we see, we need to change the angle of thinking to
see all its perspectives. I found many cases where wrong diagnose
changed the picture completely, a small struggle became life long
because we start trusting and following things blindly.I want to
share some insights of my research that’s been reviewed by mental
health expert.
Mental illness starts with something that is hidden, untold and
unheard.these unheard voices (unhealed wounds), untold stories remain
unsolved for years and become an illness.
MHO is a start of platform where a person can shout, write and share
their stories without any social stigma.we appreciate each story
whether it’s a success, a failure, a happiness, a struggle, or an
unhealed wound. These untold truths will be shared and appreciated by
the community with consent of the person it belongs to.
MHO experts will write some amazing guides to heal such wounds before
they reach to mental illness. Early intervention plays a crucial role
in prevention of symptom progression. These guides and helping
resources will be shared on the platform.
Frankly we don’t know where this journey would lead us but we know
that sometime you just need to hear ‘everything is okay’. Mental
illness is also like other illness why this stigma and shame is
associated with it.it can happen with anyone friends, siblings,
colleagues and neighbors.Early help can encourage openness and
acceptance.
Three sisters welcome you to join this community for making the world
more secure and safe place to live by just developing a nature of
sharing. If you have bundle of joys share it, if you don’t have then
find it in others. Always remember its difficult to say“help me”
than “help you”. if someone needs help, be the
“if you can’t do something big, just contribute in it”
Regards
Manisha,Poonam and Babita
