There are places in society where it can be physically dangerous to say what you think, or act in ways which bother other people. I realize to some extent that my reactions go back to my childhood, where the actual physical danger in my life, or at least punishment which seemed like an actual danger to my life, took place. But my impression is that there are many with similar reactions, as can be seen by the way they react when one says things that are seen to be out of line. How much of present-day psychiatry is an attempt to stop expressions of anxiety by patients, rather than investigate them? And what if your attitudes towards others who are seen as dangerous by society generally do not match the condemning attitude that they expect? One is, I am, left feeling quite at odds (and therefore potentially in danger) with many, probably the majority of people. Is real, grown-up emotional health all that common?

I don't see it.

Yes, I am afraid to say what I really think sometimes -- even here. Learning how to take care with such matters can be very rewarding -- and very tiring.