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mecherosegarden

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24. You are speaking up!

Thu Oct 10, 2013, 07:29 PM

Oct 2013

You should be proud of yourself. Between lines, I read of somebody who can stand up for himself-or herself, who can speak up. Remember, you, and only you, have the control on how you react to other people's behavior but you can't control their behavior. You have the key. Do not allow anyone to undermine you, to put you down. Stay strong! Having a mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. Why is that different than having other type of health issues? "Most people receive nothing but negatives. If you lead by being positive, you'll stand out, make an impact and be remembered. . ~ Craig Ballantyne " You made an impact, at least on me , and I will remember your post.

Love and Shine,

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I have a mental health issue. Ok, call it mental illness if you like. That doesn't mean that ... [View all] Denninmi Oct 2013 OP

Denn, so many people here at DU love you and respect you grasswire Oct 2013 #1

Thank you. Denninmi Oct 2013 #2

let me second that. I have learned much from you. rurallib Oct 2013 #15

I hug you, Denninmi. I had depression so bad following the roguevalley Oct 2013 #20

k&r Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #3

Good things and thoughts for you! get the red out Oct 2013 #4

Extraordinary insight and perceptiveness! raging moderate Oct 2013 #5

You have my admiration and support Cirque du So-What Oct 2013 #6

Everyone is, indeed, broken. randome Oct 2013 #7

I've always thought that if you gathered a large group of people in a large circle and had... BlueJazz Oct 2013 #8

You do not deserve to be treated like shit by anyone. a la izquierda Oct 2013 #9

Don't be afraid. I was for many years. xfundy Oct 2013 #27

All my admiration and support Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #10

Tears. For you and others like you and the six generations in my own family who have lived jwirr Oct 2013 #11

Whatever else you may be Demobrat Oct 2013 #12

You have my sincere admiration. Wish you were a neighbor. grantcart Oct 2013 #13

You belong on DU. I have my own issues. AAO Oct 2013 #14

Hang in there. ctsnowman Oct 2013 #16

Why wouldn't we do this to ourselves? We are indeed fully indoctrinated members of humanity. HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #17

IMO (and as a therapist) the main reason people who have mental illnesses are disrespected is nolabear Oct 2013 #18

K and R number 40! Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #19

You are so very eloquent and heartfelt. When I think of what runs in my own family... Hekate Oct 2013 #21

(((((((Denninmi))))))) TeeYiYi Oct 2013 #22

I've personally always had far greater respect IrishAyes Oct 2013 #23

You are speaking up! mecherosegarden Oct 2013 #24

Hi Friend Tace Oct 2013 #25

I hear you and empathize. Completely. xfundy Oct 2013 #26

What a great post. BelgianMadCow Oct 2013 #28

k&r idwiyo Oct 2013 #29

I'm crazy too Prophet 451 Oct 2013 #30

I can relate Omnith Oct 2013 #31

Good post Babel_17 Oct 2013 #32