Misty Ocean Depths of Mental Illness

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0><script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-47423994-1', 'fortunecity.ws'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script> <center> <br> <div> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ad.broadcaststation.net/ads/show_ad.php?width=728&height=90"></script> </div> </center> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=195 BGCOLOR="#663366" TEXT="#080000" background="195f5d83.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B><U>Misty Ocean Depths</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>Of Mental Illness</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="MariCA_lovemail.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MariCA@lovemail.com"><U><B><U><IMG SRC="05ea3d50.jpg" border=0 width="163" height="213" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></U></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>"</U></B></FONT><B><U>Climbing to Reach the Healing Sun Godd</U></B><B><U>ess</U></B><B><U>"</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><B><U>CLIK HERE TO SEE MARICAS GODDESS WORK</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><B><U>DRAWINGS & COMPUTER GRAPHICS EMPOWERING HER ON HER JOURNEY !!!</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <B>This graphic is a contest enrty graphic. (which she tied 1st place in)</B></div> <div> <B>MariCA chose the Hawaiian Island picture to illistrate COURAGE.</B></div> <div> <B>Let no mountain stand in the way of the beauty of living... </B></div> <div> <B>On the other side of the mountain, the sun shines.... There is a solution, </B></div> <div> <B>although the obstacle may seem great, there is light,</B></div> <div> <B>there is a means to each challenge we face.  </B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Original work by</B></div> <div> <A HREF="MariCA_lovemail.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MariCA@lovemail.com"><U><B>MariCA</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="06e8f4e0.jpg" border=0 width="143" height="78" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> <I><B><U>Please see left side of page to find out why art has become such a great outlet & What this picture represents to me.</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Thanks, MariCA</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Mental Illness</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What do you think of when you hear these words?</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What comes to mind?</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Would you take a survey for us so we can find out the thoughts of the general population about mental illness.</B></div> <div> <B>Thanks so much.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>For some of us can conjure up some frightening images, to be sure.  But are they accurate?</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This, the US, the richest country in the world has too many homeless that are untreated people with a mental illness.</B></div> <div> <B>Like 'A Beautiful Mind' - many of these people are very intelligent and have much to offer.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If someone would only care enough to not only listen to his words but to his actions. To understand another soul in need.  For some day you may be that soul.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Thanks.</B></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#CC99CC" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="05000582ezuady.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="voidd.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Title 45"><U>  <IMG SRC="05520280.gif" border=0 width="544" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <B>Misty Ocean Depths of Mental Illness</B><B>   </B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="194c9fa0.jpg" border=0 width="201" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> <B><U>(click on golden key to the next island)</U></B></div> <div> <A HREF="voidd.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Title 45"><U>  </U></A><A HREF="voidd.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Title 45"><U><IMG SRC="05520280.gif" border=0 width="544" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <B><U>Please sign  our memories</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>  <a href="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/specs/guest.html" target="_top"><img border="0" ismap src="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/img/guest/gb_peach.gif"></a><br> <a target="_NEW" href="http://guestworld.tripod.lycos.com/guest/control.guest?u=creativealliance&i=7&a=view"><font face="arial,helv,helvetica,sans serif" size="-1">View My Guestbook</font></a><br> <a target="_NEW" href="http://guestworld.tripod.lycos.com/guest/control.guest?u=creativealliance&i=7&a=sign"><font face="arial,helv,helvetica,sans serif" size="-1">Sign My Guestbook</font></a><br>   </U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thanks !</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="06c7e730.gif" border=0 width="126" height="115" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">modomi<IMG SRC="0666b7d0.gif" border=0 width="107" height="125" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> <B><U>The Misty Ocean Depths of</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>Mental Illness</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>introduction:</U></B></div> <div> <B><U> Mental Illness</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>by: MariCA</U></B></div> <div> <B>Mental Illness...</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>...until recently has been something much like tales of mysterious & legendary Beasts. </B></div> <div> <B>Although the legends persist, the beasts themselves have remained elusive. The legends continue, the beasts are never caught, and science cannot identify them. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>In the past few decades, medical professionals, researchers and even archeologists have began to work at giving distinctive names to the various types of mental disorders now, and throughout the ages. Diagnosis of mental illness is now cataloged in a reference publication known as different volumes of the 'DSM'. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Diagnosis, the determination of the type of mental disorder, is essential, in order to determine the proper treatment. It also is necessary so that medical providers receive payment for treatment and services .</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>But more will be on their way. Part of it is to involve yourself with your healing. Do not put it into the hands of another. At least not ALL of it. </B></div> <div> <B>No matter what Diagnosis or Disorders are found, &  no matter what treatment is pursued, You, and  Only YOU have a grasp on the real problem. And Only YOU have a grasp on the real solution. </B></div> <div> <B>Whatever problems we have,  within us, exist the solution. </B></div> <div> <B>For every problem, there is a  solution on the 'other side of the problem'. Looking on the other side may be as simple, as  looking to others like yourself. Like-minded people have the ability to solve much. </B></div> <div> <B>We are mirrors one unto the other. Look in that mirror and you may find your answer... </B></div> <div> <B>Often it is difficult for us to see SOLUTIONS, because more often than not, they are hidden on the far side of the problem. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are many that do not want to LOOK AT, HEAR ABOUT or ADMIT any problem exist. </B></div> <div> <B>This is especially true, when it has to do with a close family member or friend. This kind of denial is very difficult to break through. </B></div> <div> <B>The sooner the truth is acknowledged, the sooner someone can be treated and the healing may begin. Although nobody can tell another when 'ready ' is, only THEY know. Only THEY can take those first steps.    Sometimes, though, it is easier to do with a friend to hold your hand.  That is where we come in.  Anytime we can hold  your hand, just ask.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="061181d0.gif" border=0 width="536" height="29" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U>MariCA Takes Her Steps</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There were many indications or 'red flags' of my own mental and emotional instability throughout my childhood.  Especially as I grew into my teen years and thereafter. Yet those who needed to, and would have been most easily able to recognize these signs, did not.  For some reason, they failed to.  </B></div> <div> <B>Maybe they truly did NOT see, or were too frightened to open their eyes.  I doubt I will ever know the true answers.</B></div> <div> <B>I was very aware of the instability of my emotional self, and acted out *  in attempts to get help.  Predictibally, I was ignored. </B></div> <div> <B>Back then, such behavior was called, "Growing Pains" or "that's teenagers for Ya'" etc...  Many families in denial still use these same denial techniques to avoid the problems altogether.</B></div> <div> <B>Most young people </B><B><U>are</U></B><B> aware of their own emotional pain, however society discourages them from seeking assistance. </B></div> <div> <B>Help and/or treatment is usually NOT sought out or received until  points of anti-social behavior such as addiction/self-medication, violence usually in the form of self-harm, staying inside for months (agoraphobia) and anorexia begin to occur.  Homelessness and suicidal ideations are not strangers to mental illness.    Because these behaviors are like a scream for help, this is why they almost always result in action being taken by someone such as law enforcement, paramedics   and emergency rooms or close friends, if any.  Parents and family doctors are usually the last to know.  After all, they've been denying the subtle 'hints' for years. As previously mentioned, usually it is the police, state social workers, and courts that step in. At this time, it is anyones guess if the person receives the treatment they so need.  Courts are getting better at recognizing mental illness however, it seems easier to violate them on something and throw them in jail.  </B></div> <div> <B>Once again, the beasts that haunt them are ignored.  Looked over and medical treatment, again, is not received.  If let go, addicts continue to self-medicate and those with depression continue to hide in their hiding spots, if the 'crime' was serious enough - then perhaps a long stay is in order.   The caseload in those prisons for those with mental illness is staggering.  As many as 400 men and/or women can be assigned to ONE caseworker in prison.  And that is not the WORST ratio.  </B></div> <div> <B><U>The real culprit, the legendary beasts and monsters once again, slip away - hiding - waiting for the next time to strike - usually against the person themselves.</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>This web site  has been established by ordinary people with a variety of disorders who hope to capture, identify, tame and control the  forces of their own monsters. This site is  for family, friends and other s who wish to assist their loved ones in their effort to over come the forces which deprive them of an emotionally stable life. We hope our  efforts will  help others to  realize the importance of helping those who reach out for help. </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>This site is linked to additional sites with this common goal.</U></B></div> <div> <I><B><U>EDUCATION</U></B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B><U> TO THE GENERAL COMMUNITY/CULTURE, TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.</U></B></FONT></div> <div> <I><B><U>REDUCTION OF STIGMA</U></B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B><U> AMONG MENTAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION, TREATMENT, ABUSE, AIDS/HIV/, HEPATITIS C OR ANYTHING YOU WANT ADDED</U></B></FONT></div> <div> <B><U>GROWING OF THE ISLANDS </U></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B><U>AND PATHS BETWEEN THEM.</U></B></FONT></div> <div> <B><U>WE ARE IN A WORLD IN NEED OF HEALING.</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>IT STARTS ONE PERSON AT A TIME.</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>IF  YOU FIND YOURSELF HERE</U></B><B><U>IT IS NOT BY CHANCE...</U></B><B><U>IT IS NOT BY CHANCE</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>AND OF COURSE ~</U></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Century Gothic" ><I><B><U> HEALING THE WORLD</U></B></I></FONT></div> <div> <I><B><U>LOL<~>LOL</U></B></I></div> <div> <B><U>think about it</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>thanks</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="MariCA_lovemail.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MariCA@lovemail.com"><U><B><U>MariCA</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="061181d0.gif" border=0 width="536" height="29" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990066" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Founder:  MariCA</U></B></FONT><B><U> </U></B></div> <div> <B><U>Click on the Volcano with Falls to the left, if you have any questions or suggestions, stories or creative reflections.  We also connect with the 'Creative HealinGallery' & have poetry and journal entry as well as visual art represented and take no commission for work sold</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>I will do my best to find an answer or at least a good resource in your area.  Thank You !</U></B></div> <div> <I><B>~ A Proud Member of the </B></I><I><B><U>"Islands of the Future"</U></B></I><I><B> Project</B></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="046f0030.gif" border=0 width="496" height="3" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I><B><U>Void(Voices of Illness Denied) </U></B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Was another consideration for our name.  We felt, however, the more accurate and descriptive message would be best.  Although our voices have been denied over the years, this is not to be the way it is in the moment or in the future.  Not from this point on.</B></FONT></div> <div> <IMG SRC="046f0030.gif" border=0 width="496" height="3" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>IMPORTANT OPEN HOUSE CHAT COMING UP, PLEASE CHECK AGAIN ON </B></div> <div> <B>MONDAY, MARCH 25 - 2002, THANKS SO MUCH - Time:  9-10pm EST</B></div> <div> <B>PLEASE JOIN US IN HELPING OURSELVES AND OTHERS TO HEAL</B></div> <div> <B>THANKS !</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="046f0030.gif" border=0 width="496" height="3" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> To Join the Community of the<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Eras Demi ITC" ><B><U> </U></B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Eras Demi ITC" ><B><U>"Islands of the Future Project"</U></B></FONT></div> <div> Please click on the link below, thanks so much.  We would love you to join us on our journey. 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