I'm still making my way through the documentary. I'm up to the fifth in the series at this point. I can't speak to the issue that was earlier raised in regard to Type I vs Type II but in a general vein, I'm appreciating that this exploration is told through his eyes and in the process, he's making peace with his past while widening the perspective of the viewer.

I've also appreciated what seems to me to be balanced reporting. For example, his focus on the discrepancies in diagnosing young children in the UK and US. Or his clarification that there is no diagnostic test that can be used, only a studied assessment or ongoing observation of behaviors (past and present).

amaviena: I've shared this with my family and I'm waiting to see if they actually watch it.

In my own experience, individuals who have experienced forms of "mental illness" -- I use the quotes in recognition of the fact that the term is a label not everyone appreciates -- might want the support and understanding of our families. That can come to a certain extent, but the best sources of understanding and support seems to come from peers. Naturally, individual mileage may vary.

~ Namaste