What what would you think if your best friend, who has a history of mental illness, came up to you and said, “Prove to me you’re real”?

[Anonymous]

[MemeSupreme]

we'd have taken pictures together lol

a lot of people who hallucinate literally use their phone's camera to tell if something is real

[Asker]

Woah, never knew that.

[Nikki1989]

Does he suffer from hallucinations?

Is he high? Has issues with his eyesight?

[RxR0954]

I’d feel concerned and a little scared tbh, as “proving that im real” can mean anything

[Asker]

That’s understandable. I’m currently questioning my entire reality. I think I’m asleep somewhere and in this vivid dream everyone is projections from my subconscious. I’m not sure what’s real anymore. I’m going through the motions of life to maintain harmony.

[RxR0954]

Tbh i also feel like that often, i went to therapy and was told i was dissociating due to stress

[Asker]

Oh, so you kinda know what it’s like.

[RxR0954]

absolutely. In fact i have a dissociative disorder but i have been doing pretty well thank to therapy and a lot of self reflection

[Asker]

I’m glad that works for you. Talk therapy proved ineffective for me. Not sure what to do.

[RxR0954]

Tbh finding a counsellor or a therapist that suits our needs can be really hard. I’ve tried 6 different therapist and 3 psychiatrists since i was 18, and i finally found a therapist and a psychiatrist that understands me. Sadly i have to switch therapist and psychiatrist now due to insurance but at least the last 2 helped me a lot the past 4 years.

[Asker]

I’m glad you got some help. Sometimes that happens, having to get a new therapist. I’m sure there’s more help out there for you. I wish you the best!

[RxR0954]

Thank you! I wish you all the best too!