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Grand Magnate
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Location: La Porte, TX
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Yesterday at 03:27 PM
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I don't know, on the one hand it' s like I think it's good many celebs don't feel they need to hide their mental health issues, BUT:
on the other hand, I get sort of bugged when it seems almost trendy or as if it's the "it" thing for another celeb to come out saying they're battling depression or bipolar or anxiety/panic disorder, etc.? I don't know, I just think, what the heck, you're rich you can afford the best pdoc, all the therapy you need, all your medication, any alternative treatment like massage, acupuncture, etc. WITHOUT having to worry about money, crappy insurance like the rest of us AND you have to come out in the media like "poor me, look what I have had to deal with!" as if they truly understand what the rest of us going through these issues have to deal with. IDK, does this just make me downright insensitive? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Today at 02:25 PM
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I agree with you and I don't think you are being insensitive.
I think it comes down to if someone is being genuine or not. A lot of them, their job is to seek attention and get attention. They are trivializing something that is a true burden and already stigmatized by the general population, making struggles for people really dealing with a problem struggle that much more. Those throwing around terms and really not trying to get better are different than those that really struggle. Genuine people can help bring understanding to those that don't deal with the challenges of mental health struggle. I love Robin Williams the more and more I learn about him. He was a really genuine guy and really felt empathy for people because he had his own struggles. Someone like him can give reassurance that these struggles are really tough and even money or fame can't buy your way out of the issues. It really is that hard to cope with. |
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