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Jun 04, 2011, 11:13 PM
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I was watching 'ugly betty' (a show in the us) and they showed a womman with borderline personality disorder as a psychotic pyromaniac. I have bpd and I get so angry that tv shows continue to show these stereotypes
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Jun 05, 2011, 12:48 AM
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I hear you - I think the media plays a big role in the misconceptions and stigmas surrounding MI. Sorry it was upsetting to you - I try to remind myself that these portrayals are mostly based on ignorance and looking for the drama, rather than the reality of MI.
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 Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives. ~ Maya Angelou Thank you SadNEmpty for my avatar and signature.
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Jun 05, 2011, 08:59 AM
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So, what else is new? I have yet to see a positive portrayal of a mentally ill person functioning like everyone else in a typical role on TV or in the media. The focus is always on the illness, not the person.I can't watch them anymore, they trigger me.
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Jun 05, 2011, 10:05 AM
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TV seems to help with forming opinions and causes rumors and slander. It`s not fair to those who ask for help and/or understanding, it actually causes more problems. I`ve read so many times how TV has destroyed many peoples lives. I don`t watch it.
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#5
Jun 05, 2011, 07:43 PM
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TV portrays stereotypes about just about everything.
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