On FB for example I see so many people sharing things that support mental health. Yet when I talk about it in person, they get visibly uncomfortable. When I exhibit symptoms they dont recognize, I have been called crazy (in the mean way).
People are slowly grasping the basic concept of depression. They are on board with saving "sad" people. What about everything else? Hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety, instability, self harm, etc. Where is the support and compassion for those?
Obviously depression requires awareness and support. The problem is that it's not the ONLY symptom people experience. Just because my brain doesnt work the same as a neurotypical brain, it doesnt mean I am less of a person.
Further more I'm tired of the stereotype that anyone who behaves abnormally or does something terrible is mentally ill. Neurotypicals can be bad people too.
Rant over. Sorry. Feeling crappy and frustrated.
Last edited by Anonymous50287; Oct 14, 2018 at 12:35 PM.
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