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BigDemVoter

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8. I'm so sorry

Thu Dec 20, 2012, 08:58 AM

Dec 2012

After working in the healthcare field for many, many years, I would challenge anybody to say they haven't either suffered from some form of mental illness, either depression or something else, OR have had a family member do so. . .

Mental illness is so common, yet it is STILL stigmatized unfairly. I would encourage you to remain a member of DU and not allow any "yahoos" to run you out. Sure there are some assholes around here, but I suspect that most DU members would be supportive and understanding.

Nonetheless, I wish you the best and hope you get some relief soon. It can really be awful, as I've seen it up close with many of the people I've taken care of.

On edit: I've committed the classic mistake of telling you what I think you shoud do. Let's just say that you know yourself best, and I STILL hope you feel better soon.

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Thanks to my friends and supporters for everything, but I too think it's time to walk away from DU. [View all] Denninmi Dec 2012 OP

Take a break and come back if you're willing later. Fearless Dec 2012 #1

I'm really sorry for what you and others here have been experiencing... hlthe2b Dec 2012 #2

Sounds like a break might be a good idea for you right now. raccoon Dec 2012 #3

This makes me sad. HappyMe Dec 2012 #4

What's the harm in just "taking a break"? MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #5

Thank you for your eloquence lunatica Dec 2012 #6

Very thoughtful and well said. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #7

I'm so sorry BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #8

+ a billion and one. nolabear Dec 2012 #23

Seriously, where does this black and white thinking come from? siligut Dec 2012 #25

K&R Paul Wellstone believed that people with mental illness should have access to the same midnight Dec 2012 #9

+1 freshwest Dec 2012 #39

I understand, but I'll miss your posts. dawg Dec 2012 #10

I look forward to the day when you come back. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #11

Please understand this. sweetNsassy Dec 2012 #12

That was very nice sweetNsassy! tallahasseedem Dec 2012 #48

Thank you! sweetNsassy Dec 2012 #55

Come back when you feel ready. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #13

Take a break ismnotwasm Dec 2012 #14

It's a shame that the advocacy work easttexaslefty Dec 2012 #15

Wishing you the best, Denninmi LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #16

Best wishes Riftaxe Dec 2012 #17

Salaam Aleikum Saboburns Dec 2012 #18

It's been good knowing you. I hope you will return. Aristus Dec 2012 #19

Take care of yourself, man. We'll be here when you're ready nt MrScorpio Dec 2012 #20

I know what you mean. When they go into frenzy over a "topic of the day" it's like watching a hungry Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #21

Oh Honey I'm sorry. Please take the words of a famous psychiatrist with you. nolabear Dec 2012 #22

Peace, love, and happiness to you, denninme! Bake Dec 2012 #24

I don't want to see you leave us libodem Dec 2012 #26

I know how you feel. Still Blue in PDX Dec 2012 #27

i'll be sad, but we all need a break from time to time fizzgig Dec 2012 #28

You've spoken for many good people here on DU. I look forward to your return. hunter Dec 2012 #29

you got to do what you feel is right, but we will miss you rurallib Dec 2012 #30

Okay plcdude Dec 2012 #31

It makes me sad to see the mentally ill leaving here. murielm99 Dec 2012 #32

My dear Denninmi... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2012 #33

What CaliforniaPeggy Said !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #41

Thanks for pointing this out. Jim Lane Dec 2012 #34

I am sorry that you have had to go through all of this.. Texasgal Dec 2012 #35

I've been on those threads Denninmi. I was horrified at the tone and attitudes riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #36

This is the second time that I have seen someone quitting DU because ONE person's patricia92243 Dec 2012 #37

*hugs* The Mental health forum is going to be far too quiet without you. :( GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #38

I accept your wish for Peace, Love and beveeheart Dec 2012 #40

People fucking suck! one_voice Dec 2012 #42

I wish you would reconsider. You are much more valuable to us than the bullies. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #43

I'm so sorry you were treated that way. ZombieHorde Dec 2012 #44

Please take care demi. boston bean Dec 2012 #45

Your openness and honesty are already working to change the situation for the better. Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #46

This breaks my heart... tallahasseedem Dec 2012 #47

UGH! I just tangled with one of those people, and I so understand why you are going. *hugs* I wish GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #49

DU is a weird place, Denninmi, inhabited by the clueless, the geeks, the big-hearted, the trolls, struggle4progress Dec 2012 #50

Why not just stay in the Lounge? n/t Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #51

Damn straight! ohiosmith Dec 2012 #52

Denninmi, please do what is best for you csziggy Dec 2012 #53

Do what you need to do, Dennis. Tobin S. Dec 2012 #54

I'm leaving the light on and the latch string out. grasswire Dec 2012 #56

Denninmi... sheshe2 Dec 2012 #57

best wishes grantcart Dec 2012 #58

Hey, Denninmi - klook Dec 2012 #59

Oh no! Please don't leave! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #60

Dear Denninmi, I am so very sorry this happened to you solara Dec 2012 #61

I understand, and I respect your position. Chellee Dec 2012 #62

I'm sorry to hear that because I enjoyed reading your posts Major Nikon Dec 2012 #63

You do what's best for you Denninimi. bluesbassman Dec 2012 #64

DU has never been a safe place datasuspect Dec 2012 #65

I wish the admins would deliver pizza to the people on DU who want to treat all kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #66