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Old Apr 12, 2008, 02:46 PM
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Hello (((Hallie))). I am sorry that you are struggling at this time. Unfortunately when clinicians (nurses or Drs) become immune to working with people with mental health issues, everyone gets classified at times as mentally ill when they go into the hospital for inpatient treatment. Such as an illness like the flu. Unfortunately the words and attitudes towards mental health patients are somewhat offensive when hearing this descriptive of what Drs feel is mental illness, and sometimes derails recovery because it starts to consume the patient that feels unstable already from having to be admitted to the hospital and then feel concerned about their well being in the future. It would be nice if Drs could stop from referring to people as mentally ill in front of their patients, since it does make a grave difference in how they feel and see themselves in seeking recovery. Hopefully in time things will change for the better in how people view themselves and mental health, and how mental health issues are addressed in the future in Dr patient relationships. In the meantime just keep seeking the encouraging support you need to help yourself feel encouraged to do what is needed in order to feel better and be the person that you would like to be in the future. That is basicaly all anyone can do with or without a mental health issue. Take care (((Hallie))). Pm anytime. Soidhonia .
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