While we're doing that, Sep, why not go back to the original questions too?

It is in the present tense....How is HAVING a mental illness a benefit for you?

most of what was posted was regarding having had or come through some tough stuff mentally... past tense...

and most of what was posted may be true as a side, though I agree with those that say you don't have to be depressed to have compassion for and help someone who is... or anything else

there are benefits to OTHERS for my mental unwellness:
psychcentral.com because I'm here
my T, because of the insurance money, his career
gas companies, car dealership, etc because I have to get to therapy

But what are MY benefits for being this way?

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want me to list them again, here they are:


guess that's about all.