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Mental health issues should NOT be hidden or a stigma attached to them,but in this country there DOES seem to be a tendency to attach stigmas to them. I wish it wasn't so, but it is. Things ARE getting better but we haven't reached that point yet.
I don't mind telliing people that I have mental issues, but with my kids & granddaughter, it's another issue. I HAVE told some people that my granddaughter is in therapy. I haven't hesitated iin doing that -- so maybe I'm "coming around." LOL
BPD & PTSD are diseases, at least in MY book, much like diabetes. They may not be considered as such by the AMA or other such organizations, but *I* consider them diseases. They can't be cured, so................ I think we should treat people with these illnesses with dignity and understanding. And perhaps we SHOULD let people know who has them. Maybe they'd get better treatment than they would WITHOUT anyone knowiing. It's worth a try.
Best of luck and God bless. Hugs, Lee
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