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Dec 23, 2015, 11:36 PM
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Im so sick and tired of movies where they refer to psych facilities as the "nuthouse", "looney bin", etc etc!!!
Why does there still have to be stigma surrounding mental illness in 2015?? I don't get it! No one would dare crack jokes about someone with cancer or make fun of them. Why us? Why in this age does mental illness still have to been as something that is *OUR* fault and not an illness we cannot escape? Yes...we can develop coping skills and learn to cope/manage our symptoms but rarely will the illness ever go away entirely. I just don't get it! It pisses me off! |
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Dec 24, 2015, 12:40 AM
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For example..tonight I was talking to my friend and told her about what happened with EMS/police coming. She said it scared me straight huh.Thats struck a big nerve. My thoughts of wanting to harm myself are not my fault. Its my brain working against me! I said I cant help but I think its not my fault. All I can do I fight it and work to be better at coping. Scared me straight? I didn't do anything wrong!
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Dec 24, 2015, 07:32 AM
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Dec 24, 2015, 08:17 AM
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Dec 24, 2015, 09:58 AM
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I'm so sorry she was so insensitive. I don't get it either. The stigma rages on.
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:07 AM
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:23 AM
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It's not just movies. It is as you point out friends and family too. My father keeps referring to people as 'crazy'. My brother is even worst. Generally I speak up or shoot them a stern look. They get mortified at the realization of what they say. But it is the fact that it so freely comes out of their mouths that is so upsetting.
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:26 AM
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Dec 24, 2015, 11:23 AM
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Hallie it pisses me off too. There has to be a lot greater understanding to get rid of that stigma, and with the media perpetuating the stereotypes that's going to be hard to achieve. I do believe there will eventually be a movement to de-stigmatize mental health issues, but it will take some charismatic leaders to get it to critical mass. And I'm really sorry your friend was so insensitive. There again, that's ignorance and bias talking, though.
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Dec 24, 2015, 11:53 AM
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Hurt my feelings a lot
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:02 PM
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A lot of people don't want to be friends with us loonies who create nuthouse atmospheres when we are having a bad day.
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:11 PM
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:23 PM
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I haven't had a good friend in over 30 years Hallie. Don't just take my advice, ask your best friend how she feels. 
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:26 PM
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Dec 24, 2015, 10:59 PM
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My parents have been a great support system for me. My mom has even banned the word "Crazy" from our household.
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Dec 24, 2015, 11:05 PM
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I'm considering asking my t to help me gather information on my diagnoses to give to my family to read. We've never discussed it.
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Dec 24, 2015, 11:26 PM
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Your idea sounds intelligent and based on a person living in an atmosphere of understanding and growth.
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Dec 24, 2015, 11:44 PM
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I'm hoping by simply giving it to them will give thrm an idea of what I deal with |
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Dec 25, 2015, 12:45 AM
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I think it is a great idea. The paperwork I saw and had to fill out would really help in some circumstances. Not only to inform them, but also to empower them so they are prepared to know how to best handle some situations. I had to write down things that I thought they should say to me. Things that would anger me or escalate the situation. When to recognize what stage I was in, and how to handle the different stages (example: ignore it, validate it, get professional help). Feeling some sense of knowledge and feeling equipped to handle unexpected changes will make it easier for you all. I think it sounds like you are handling this very responsibly.
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Dec 25, 2015, 02:11 AM
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