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nolabear

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32. With respect, this leaves out a great deal and generalizes far too much.

Tue Jul 5, 2022, 01:05 PM

Jul 2022

Many of the disorders you cite have a strong biochemical component, and diagnoses of any mental illness (a horrid, catch-all term that I agree does no good and much harm) are complex and multifaceted. And there are often comorbidities that make diagnoses and treatment difficult and, sadly, often experimental. I expect, as a person who deals with the issues you mention, you well know the frustrations of that.

Your point is important but I’d caution about being absolute regarding any disorders. I say this as a retired mental health professional who has great respect for the resilience people show in trying to get better. I agree that what many see as substance abuse is very often a desperate attempt to self medicate, as are the actions of many who suffer.

Hang in there. I know it can be exhausting.

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I'm tired of the mental illness claims Re: mass shooters (long, personal, and detailed) [View all] AZLD4Candidate Jul 2022 OP

it's attention seeking, like trump nt msongs Jul 2022 #1

You're a little more tactful by saying attention seeking. AZLD4Candidate Jul 2022 #3

Very profound. Should be required reading for everyone whose first reaction to these mass LoisB Jul 2022 #2

Thank you for posting this iemanja Jul 2022 #4

A Trumper posted "another psycho" in response to the parade shooting. My reply was, brewens Jul 2022 #5

Agree. MAGA Shaman, the Chicago Incel, and the rest aren't psychos. They are assholes. AZLD4Candidate Jul 2022 #6

And good luck finding a therapist if you are lower income IcyPeas Jul 2022 #7

I'd like to see some evidence in peer reviewed scientific literature for these assertions. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2022 #8

Then search Google Scholar iemanja Jul 2022 #10

I've searched plenty of sites for information on all kinds of conditions. littlemissmartypants Jul 2022 #12

And you've never read that victimization among the mentally ill is more common? iemanja Jul 2022 #13

Please stop. I didn't ask for your help. I'm not interested in what your stance is on the opinions littlemissmartypants Jul 2022 #14

This. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #23

Yes. Hortensis Jul 2022 #34

The man is mentally ill. Botany Jul 2022 #9

Which mental illness do you suggest he has? Being an incel asshole is not a mental illness AZLD4Candidate Jul 2022 #11

From looking at that "Awake" video... regnaD kciN Jul 2022 #16

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👍 TomWilm Jul 2022 #18

What does that have to do with anything I said? AZLD4Candidate Jul 2022 #24

I don't really care to psychoanalyze why some do the random shooting bit. Aussie105 Jul 2022 #17

And make sure you have a will. Nt raccoon Jul 2022 #20

Unfortunately, it's quite difficult to know who can't be trusted. Model35mech Jul 2022 #21

If You Don't RobinA Jul 2022 #31

Mental illness caused by playing video games. Emile Jul 2022 #19

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The thing is Hate is not a mental illness. AZLD4Candidate Jul 2022 #25

As I said... hlthe2b Jul 2022 #26

heavy stuff markie Jul 2022 #27

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You'd be surprised where psychoanalysis is going. nolabear Jul 2022 #33

it's been a while since i was on the couch, but mopinko Jul 2022 #35

I hear you. I don't think I'd have benefitted from that either. nolabear Jul 2022 #38

the one thing i found useful- mopinko Jul 2022 #39

Your illuminating commentary will disturb Moscow Mitch. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2022 #29

IT'S THE GUNS Novara Jul 2022 #30

With respect, this leaves out a great deal and generalizes far too much. nolabear Jul 2022 #32

The police were contacted about a suicide attempt in 2019 Sympthsical Jul 2022 #36

We are all tired of the reasons mass shootings happen. Groundhawg Jul 2022 #37