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Victor_c3

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1. Nope, most people don't get it

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 07:24 AM

Dec 2012

Most people think that mental illness and depression are that you're just really sad. Its more than that and, unless you've been through it yourself or you have a loved one who has, it's really hard for most people to understand.

I've got my own issues that I seek help for (PTSD and depression) and my wife is diagnosed bipolar. I really do get what you are saying.

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I am 'mentally ill'. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Dec 2012 OP

Nope, most people don't get it Victor_c3 Dec 2012 #1

I've had issues all of my life. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #2

Those with anger issues, more than depression may not want to own guns. safeinOhio Dec 2012 #3

good point marions ghost Dec 2012 #4

That reminds me to add to the list. safeinOhio Dec 2012 #6

I remember what the psychiatrist on M*A*S*H said to Hawkeye. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2012 #7

You are one great human being malaise Dec 2012 #5

We never got past lumping everything together remember Tom Eagleton....... Historic NY Dec 2012 #8

I also have suffered from depression vlyons Dec 2012 #9

I too have suffered from mental illness, in my case depression. truebluegreen Dec 2012 #10