marcus300 interviews MaNiCC
marcus300: Where in there world do you live and how do you like living there?
MaNiCC: I live in a small town called Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England
marcus300: What are your current stats and are you happy with them?
MaNiCC: 168lbs, 5'5 around 13%bf. i am not happy at all, I lost alot of weight when i was in hospital last year, what was on offer food wise i would not have fed to a dog. so im just trying to get back into a proper routine and improve. i don't think i will ever be happy with my stats, im just that sort of person.
marcus300: Are you married and do you have any children?
MaNiCC:Not married and have no children that i know of.
Members question: Do you have a girlfriend?
MaNiCC: Im seein someone at the moment, nothing serious for the moment. I like it that way.
marcus300:What do you do for a living?
MaNiCC:Im currently training to be a psychiatric nurse. i do the odd days work here and there off the books, anything i can do to earn some cash.
Members question: What jobs have you done?
MaNiCC: I have worked in warehouses, metal fabrication, other bits here and there off the books. Im still in education so i just do what i can when i can fit it in with my studies.
marcus300: Do you come from a large family and are you close?
MaNiCC: I come from a large family, I have 5 brothers and 5 sisters. some are half brothers and sisters but i share at least one parent with all of them. I wouldn't consider myself to be close to any of my family except my mum and one of my sisters. I was subject to physical violence and many domestic situations when i was a child which was partly the reason i developed mental health problems.
marcus300: Sorry to hear about the physical abuse you have suffered in your childhood, do you want to tell our readers your thoughts,feelings and how did this occur to you at such a young age?
MaNiCC:My parents separated when i was five. My mum is one of the nicest people you will meet, but this quality unfortunately attracted abusive men. The abuse first came from the men in my mums life and i wasn't the only one to experience it. My mum fled from several relationships and we lived in two womens refuge's for a period of about 14 months. I am one of the youngest of my mums children, they say that the abused become the abusers and this is what happened. I was too small to defend myself from the abuse. i have mixed feelings towards these experiences, on the positive side i learnt at a young age that world can be a horrible place and to never take things for granted. I began to pay close attention to everything and everybody, i guess that's why I'm good at reading people and why i quickly notice the motives behind peoples actions. on the downside i feel angry towards my past and i developed mental/psychological problems because of my experiences.
marcus300: Can you tell us the reason behind your screen name?
MaNiCC: I occasionally become very hyper and have been described as manic. I become very hyper and overactive for no apparent reason.
marcus300: Have you ever been in trouble with the law?
MaNiCC: I've had my brushes with the law,especially last year when i wasn't very well. but i have never been charged.
marcus300: What have been the highest and lowest points in your life?
MaNiCC:I'd say the lowest point of my life was when i tried to commit suicide last year, alot of things started to get on top of me and i didn't see no other way out. I'd say the highest point is probably now because i am making great progress with my recovery and i honestly feel like i have a second chance in life and the world is at my feet.
marcus300:I take it the reason why you was in hospital last year was because you tried to kill yourself, can you explain the mind set you was in and how everything got on top of you that you wanted to end your life?
MaNiCC:I was depressed from an early age and always viewed the glass as half empty. Every time i got up off of the floor something else would kick me back to the ground. I was like this for many years then my mental state deteriorated rapidly over a period of eighteen months. I was unstable, out of control, a danger to others and myself. one minute i could be a crying wreck, the next minute i could be violent. I have a personality disorder, they say people with these disorders develop some parts of their personality quickly and properly, but don't develop othersides properly. i couldn't control my emotions, my feelings or my rage
marcus300: How did you try to end your life?
MaNiCC: I tried to hang myself
marcus300: In life we have high's and low's what we have to ride out, do you struggle with dealing with these issues what may come up in our life's?
MaNiCC:Not anymore, i now rule the problems instead of them ruling me.
Members question: I believe your a young guy, how do you think your illness will be in your older years?
MaNiCC: At the moment i seem to be winning my battles with my problems so as long as i continue to make progress i dont think they will cause me too many problems. i hope.
marcus300: Experts say that people who try and fail to kill themselves is only a cry for help and if they really wanted to do it they would, what are your thoughts on this subject?
MaNiCC: Experts say many things, the only reason i am here is because i was caught. I had no intention of crying for help. Also the behaviours that i were displaying showed people that i needed help so i did not need to emphasise this. These experts may be experts on psychiatry but the people who are unwell are the experts on their feelings. they can have as many certificates as they want but they do not know what it is like to want to take their own life until they experience that feeling for themselves.
Members question: This may be a hard question to answer but did you not think how it would be for your family and friends who you would of left behind when you tried killing yourself?
MaNiCC: It did cross my mind, but i was no longer in control and i didn't see any other alternative. I know people view it as selfish but at that time i needed to try and stop myself from being like i was, i was at war with my own mind and needed peace.
marcus300: What medication are you taking and do you think your issues you suffer with will have any kind of effect in the profession your trying to get involved with?
MaNiCC: I take mood stabilizers, benzo's and beta blockers. I dont think they will have any negative impact but i do feel they will have a positive one. I will have experienced both sides of the coin, my knowledge wont just be from books but from personal experience.
Members questions: I know you have a disorder/illness that you seem somewhat open about. I am wondering how you dealt with it when you were diagnosed and how you cope with it day to day. Any issues with it while using AAS?
MaNiCC: I take everyday as it comes, whatever comes my way i deal with it and forget about it. I currently have no experience with aas as i feel i can gain more naturally
Members question: Does your illness effect other people around you or do you suffer in silence?
MaNiCC: I'd like to say it only effects me but i would be in denial if i thought it didn't effect members of my family.
marcus300: Would you say your fully recovered?
MaNiCC: No, i still have some problems, but myself and the medication control them not the other way round.
marcus300: Where do you see yourself in 5 yrs time?
MaNiCC: in 5 years time i will have qualified as a psychiatric nurse and will be looking to move to either Australia,Canada or America. There is much more to the world then england and i want to see as much of the world as i can.
marcus300: What attracts you to AR everyday?
MaNiCC:I love the people and the atmosphere here. I have made some great friends here and enjoy being part of the ar community
marcus300: Who would you most like to meet from AR?
MaNiCC: I honestly couldnt name just one but i will name a few. Calg, Dan, Eb, Siggy and mr rose
marcus300: If you could re-live an event from your past what would it be?
MaNiCC: I wish i could re-live a past relationship. if i re-lived it i would be in better health then i was at the time.
Members question: Have you ever been sectioned under the mental health act?
MaNiCC:Yes. I have been under a 5.2, 5.4, 2 and a 136
marcus300: Do you take AAS, if so what kind of cycles have you took?
MaNiCC: I currently have no cycle experience, but when i am ready i will join the darkside
Members question: I know you havent used AAS due to your age but have you ever taken any Rec drugs?
MaNiCC: I once smoked cannabis when i was young. never again, imo rec drugs dont do anybody any good in the long run
marcus300: How long have you been training for?
MaNiCC:5-6 years.
Members question: Why did you join the forum
MaNiCC: To learn and to be surrounded with like minded people
marcus300: What frustrates you about life and what makes you happy and peaceful?
MaNiCC: People are born into different circumstances and dont have the oppertunities that some do. If my familys happy, Im happy
Members question: Have you ever watch Braveheart?
MaNiCC:Yes i did finally watch the men in skirts, i know who asked this question
marcus300: Thanks for being so honest about your private life and what you have gone through, its good you can talk about them and I wish you happiness in your life.
MaNiCC: Thankyou Marcus for choosing to interviewing me, you have done a great job not only with this thread but with your contribution to the board.
marcus300: 3 wishes, what would you wish for?
MaNiCC:Me and my family to be forever happy, a successful life and jamie eason