Amanda Kitty

Welcome! I'm a mental health advocate focusing on psychoses. My aim is to educate, promote recovery and help shatter the stigma surrounding these disorders.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

I have schizoaffective disorder, an illness that includes psychotic symptoms. And yet, I'm just like you. Here, I will share my own experiences, resources and advice on the topic of psychoses. Questions & tips are encouraged! 🌹
#mentalillness #psychoses #shatterthestigma

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

Please put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. #MentalHealthAwareness

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality I feel like that sometimes and I'm not autistic...

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

Today I had a meeting with my psychiatrist and we stated that I've pretty much recovered after a serious relapse in my #schizoaffectivedisorder. It's taken about 8 months. There's hope you guys! Take care of yourself and reach out for help. You'll be OK 💕🌹💐 #mentalhealth

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@JustAshleyH @lifeinunreality I'm one of them. I was really really sick in 2011 and I still have issues with psychosis but I can talk about it now.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@JustAshleyH @lifeinunreality One way to get around that issue is to ask both those who suffer at the moment but also those who have recovered from severe psychosis or at least are doing much better.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality I would say both psychiatrists and sufferers. When Ninja Theory started working on Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, a video game about psychosis, they consulted several mental health professionals and a group of people with experience of psychosis.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality It's okay. You'll get there. Stuff like this takes time.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality Trust your feelings.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality You're the one who decides if it was traumatic or not. No one else <3

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

How to a good friend to someone with mental illness.... Or not.

https://t.co/HDXhQWTFwQ

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

I'm trying not to let this war mess with my mental health but it's not easy. But it's OK, you know? It means you're human.
Ukraine, we stand with you. Russians, we know you don't want this war. Everyone, let's promote kindness and solidarity.
#IStandWithUkriane

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@Grania3 @vivadirt Yeah, exactly. Being depressed isn't a choice. When people say that it's like they imply that you choose to be depressed.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

Thanks for making an excellent point @vivadirt!
Idk why people think it's that easy to just snap out of mental illness.
https://t.co/rkvqnLHLLt

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality I like it. It's weird but also cute 😊

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality I think it depends on the character. A name can say a lot about who they are.
PS. I personally find the word "madness" stigmatizing of people w psychosis.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lifeinunreality I also have terrible reoccurring nightmares 😞 a whole variety of them actually. It sucks.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@lindsayepiphany @brent_seamons Thank you! Cats are the best :D

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@brent_seamons My pleasure!

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

@brent_seamons @lindsayepiphany Oh I'm sorry to hear that <3

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

I'm blown away by all the wonderful advise in the comments of my post. So many people who want to help others, it's a beautiful thing. I recommend poring through the comments if you're dealing with a #mentalhealth debut.

[Amanda Kitty @BarelyHealthy]

To those with #mentalillness - what advise would you give to those who've just become ill?