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6. Most people have a hard time discussing it

Tue Apr 5, 2016, 02:56 PM

Apr 2016

Those that suffer from Mental Illness and those that are told about that Mental Illness.

I had no problem telling anyone who will listen about my psych issues. Almost all that I would tell got that 'deer in the headlights' look and wouldn't know what to say. I've gotten to the point where I don't discuss it anymore. It obviously makes many people very uncomfortable.

There was a nice website that linked from your link:

http://bringchange2mind.org/

Our society has created this massive stigma about the Mentally Ill. Our Police are being used as Primary Mental Health Providers. We still have miles to go. Some people think that Depression is just feeling 'sad' and all that's needed is a kick in the ass to get going.

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An Open Letter To Society About Mental Illness [View all] HuckleB Apr 2016 OP

Person living with Bipolar, cosigning. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #1

Thanks! HuckleB Apr 2016 #3

"Just snap out of it" progressoid Apr 2016 #2

The more we know as humans, the less many of us seem to Understand. HuckleB Apr 2016 #4

Gigantic K&R!!!! Nt LostOne4Ever Apr 2016 #5

Thank you! HuckleB Apr 2016 #8

Most people have a hard time discussing it postatomic Apr 2016 #6

The shame also lays squarely on all levels of government, WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2016 #7

And workplaces, and neighborhoods, and liberal websites... HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #9

On all of us, in all arenas. HuckleB Apr 2016 #12

shameless plug for our two groups.... steve2470 Apr 2016 #10

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