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Could you explain precisely what ruined you? LittleBlue Jan 2013 #1
Ruined by having a scarlet letter for having a mental illness? xoom Jan 2013 #28
if the scarlet letter hfojvt Jan 2013 #95
destructive dogs? darkangel218 Jan 2013 #103
Let me count the ways. Denninmi Jan 2013 #118
Tell me more. tblue Jan 2013 #2
Stigma, fear of, yes. Guns? Denninmi Jan 2013 #119
As a family member of someone who suffered from bipolar disorder most of her life Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #3
you can't extrapolate about bi-polar from your sister cali Jan 2013 #18
I'm well aware there are varying degrees Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #107
This is true. DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #109
How many people do you know personally who have been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder? Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #152
The truth is most psychiatrists are terrible BainsBane Jan 2013 #4
I tend to agree..... physioex Jan 2013 #8
They prescribe drugs BainsBane Jan 2013 #17
I agree.. sendero Jan 2013 #125
I went to see a psychiatrist years ago. I got arm chair counseling and worked through RKP5637 Jan 2013 #77
Yes Awknid Jan 2013 #176
I must have one of the few good ones. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #91
I really like my new one, too. She's Russian/Jewish. Denninmi Jan 2013 #120
Mine is an absolute gem TorchTheWitch Jan 2013 #174
I don't think most are horrible, either. Just a few bad actors, as in any profession. Denninmi Jan 2013 #175
I am glad you sought treatment.... physioex Jan 2013 #5
exactly ellennelle Jan 2013 #22
Mental health is very subjective - deciding what constitutes a threat is not simple hack89 Jan 2013 #34
As a trial lawyer this creates a nice opportunity AngryAmish Jan 2013 #49
That's exactly what I think is going to happen. Denninmi Jan 2013 #121
There might be a "CYA" factor. rrneck Jan 2013 #67
Sometimes, you gotta outlive and outsmart the fools. JohnnyLib2 Jan 2013 #6
Denninmi BainsBane Jan 2013 #7
Some have already been quite helpful Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #9
Yes it is obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #31
Why are you arguing this? You just admitted Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #108
Ah, it's ok. I'm a big boy, I can take the worst of it. And I appreciate the people who "get it". Denninmi Jan 2013 #123
Yes, I agree. pennylane100 Nov 2020 #177
I am so sorry. I wish there were support and not just labels for you and people in your situation renate Jan 2013 #10
I am sorry you feel this way. retrogal Jan 2013 #11
We need to worry about... retrogal Jan 2013 #12
I think so, too. Denninmi Jan 2013 #127
I am so so sorry that you are living through this... Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #13
Thanks for the perspective. ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #14
you may not wish to hear this hopemountain Jan 2013 #15
agreed on the 2nd opinion ellennelle Jan 2013 #21
Do you actually know anything about Dr. Amen and the clinics? siligut Jan 2013 #37
pardon me? hopemountain Jan 2013 #100
You're not alone, Denninmi. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #16
I don't think it actually does, though. Quantess Jan 2013 #61
Let's hope it stays that way. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #66
Psychiatric treatment depends on trust and candor. rrneck Jan 2013 #69
Yes, at this point. Denninmi Jan 2013 #122
Hang in there. This too shall pass. Scuba Jan 2013 #19
take a breath ellennelle Jan 2013 #20
Second this answer Sienna86 Jan 2013 #25
Agreed. Hope the OP will take this advice. politicaljunkie41910 Jan 2013 #57
Like I said below, the therapist's couch should have the sanctity of confession. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #75
Thanks, I am always particularly interested in the opinions of people in the profession. Denninmi Jan 2013 #126
This. ^^^ easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #165
As one who hoped that these tragedies would make people realize that Live and Learn Jan 2013 #23
We have no idea pecwae Jan 2013 #26
Treatment costs money. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #81
I had a bad experience myself at a psychotherapist. ejpoeta Jan 2013 #24
I had a similar bad experience. In my case I have a disease that causes chronic pain LiberalLoner Jan 2013 #33
You are growing tama Jan 2013 #27
What's my heart's desire. Denninmi Jan 2013 #124
Those tama Jan 2013 #131
Sorry, that sounds stressful. Quantess Jan 2013 #29
I suspect many people don't go because of a "scarlet letter" obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #30
I have read that... Quantess Jan 2013 #73
Most psychopaths who get therapy actually get worse. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #82
Yes, true of sociopaths as they learn to "mirror" empathy if given therapy anneboleyn Jan 2013 #112
what a mess. sorry you're going through all this bigtree Jan 2013 #32
It's best for me not to obsess on what will happen get the red out Jan 2013 #35
I think you're being a little overdramatic, don't you think? If you sought treatment for a "real" politicaljunkie41910 Jan 2013 #36
^this^ ceile Jan 2013 #44
If you think there is not a stigma laundry_queen Jan 2013 #93
Really? Link: Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #102
I don't think it's unreasonable to worry about the hypothetical when it becomes the possible. Denninmi Jan 2013 #129
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Seriously? MindPilot Jan 2013 #42
An "absolute nightmare" of a story... with not one follow-up. stlsaxman Jan 2013 #39
Sorry, I had to let this sink in a while. Denninmi Jan 2013 #130
please accept my apologies, Denninmi... stlsaxman Jan 2013 #134
You don't need to apologize. Didn't say anything wrong. Denninmi Jan 2013 #141
Mental health in the US is starting to feel like Soviet Psychiatry siligut Jan 2013 #40
Best response yet...(nt) CanSocDem Jan 2013 #56
Um, I don't drink. Or take drugs of any kind. Never have. Denninmi Jan 2013 #139
Yes, typical bipolar behavior abuses substances. siligut Jan 2013 #143
I agree and feel the same way. MindPilot Jan 2013 #41
"mental health status" - credit score loyalsister Jan 2013 #43
I feel like I helped create the path for this anxiety and facilitated the search HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #46
Take a vacation already Coyotl Jan 2013 #45
i see the scarlet letter fear is real dembotoz Jan 2013 #47
Look at the history of how the mentally ill have been treated in this country. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #79
+1 tallahasseedem Jan 2013 #97
Thank you Cetacea Jan 2013 #168
If I could attempt to parse what you're saying... truth2power Jan 2013 #48
First, I want to say how much thucythucy Jan 2013 #50
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"catastrophizing" datasuspect Jan 2013 #52
Thanks for the diagnosis, Dr. Zoeisright. KamaAina Jan 2013 #68
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You're ruined because you can't buy a gun in NY? Sorry but maybe they did you a favor. No one Pisces Jan 2013 #53
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+1 L0oniX Jan 2013 #85
... L0oniX Jan 2013 #83
Well, OK then. Denninmi Jan 2013 #128
Your post demonstrates that you really do need that treatment jeff47 Jan 2013 #54
The OP is a good writer, well organized thoughts, complete sentences, good spelling, paragraphs even Fumesucker Jan 2013 #55
Depends on how much of their illness is paranoia. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #59
"No one could have predicted" is a popular saying on DU for a reason Fumesucker Jan 2013 #63
And your qualifications are...? (facepalm) Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #71
Because no matter what is being said on TV jeff47 Jan 2013 #149
Thank you, Dr. Frist! n/t backscatter712 Jan 2013 #84
Your post demonstrates that you don't really know anything about me. Denninmi Jan 2013 #132
Just like registration is gonna lead to gun seizures? jeff47 Jan 2013 #150
Wrong you are. madfloridian Jan 2013 #161
If you aren't planning to get a gun, you probably have nothing to fear if this is reported by your JDPriestly Jan 2013 #58
"a class that includes felons, rapists, pedophiles." bananas Jan 2013 #60
Are you still in treatment? Marrah_G Jan 2013 #62
There are a LOT of people who have been diagnosed/treated for stuff like BP/PTSD. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #64
K&R flamingdem Jan 2013 #65
I take antidepressants and would gladly wear a shirt telling people so... Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #70
K&R! A therapist's couch should be regarded with the sanctity of the confessional booth. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #72
So tell me, would we expect a cancer patient arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #74
That's why you always go to a Psychologist or Counselor first! TheBlackAdder Jan 2013 #78
the treatment is working, but you're suspending it because you "might" want to buy a gun and you bettyellen Jan 2013 #86
I never said I was "suspending it" Denninmi Jan 2013 #133
so, the OP was pretty misleading, you have treatment you are happy with now. good. bettyellen Jan 2013 #144
So, what's so misleading about it. Denninmi Jan 2013 #145
Ok, so you do value unlimited gun rights over your health and happiness bettyellen Jan 2013 #155
You're right about one thing, guns were not on my radar screen on December 13th. Denninmi Jan 2013 #159
New Yorkers overwhelmingly support what you'd call 'radical" gun laws, and each day more and more bettyellen Jan 2013 #160
Well, I do take it as a personal slight, and I do feel it diminishes my humanity. Denninmi Jan 2013 #162
so people who want stricter gun control (the majority of DU and Dems) are like Nazis? bettyellen Jan 2013 #163
Have proof of it, then do an alert, take it to Meta, or to the Admins. Denninmi Jan 2013 #170
Oh please, claiming someone wants to lock you up now? LOL bettyellen Jan 2013 #171
And yet you keep coming back. Denninmi Jan 2013 #172
Because your posts likening us at DU as Nazis who want to lock you up are too fucking hilarious. bettyellen Jan 2013 #173
IMHO Sylvarose Jan 2013 #87
I am so sick of the fact that our fellow citizens with mental illness corneliamcgillicutty Jan 2013 #88
Maybe someone with a history of extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and depression shouldn't have a gun michigandem58 Jan 2013 #89
When the rumors about Lanza habing Asperger's starting appearing... Odin2005 Jan 2013 #90
As the mother of an aspie liberalhistorian Jan 2013 #147
Are you talking about Mrs. Thoughts-Cause-Illness? Odin2005 Jan 2013 #148
If legislators use current events to improve funding for mental illness, it's a good thing. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #92
140 deaths from mass shooting draw more 10 magnitudes more outrage than 17000 gun suicides. HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #94
Motives are less meaningful than results. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #99
If it happens I expect it to be a shifting among rather than additions to medicaid funding. HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #104
Terrible regjoe Jan 2013 #96
Not really... Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #98
My daughter is blind, should she be able to buy a gun? jberryhill Jan 2013 #101
Short people will be judged as single cases based on individual characteristics determined HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #111
If she wants to, yes. Denninmi Jan 2013 #135
Advocate with me for the three group model: napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #105
The issues are due process and equal protection, not guns, and this just shits on that HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #110
Oh, I knew when I proposed FUNDING SUPPORTS for mentally ill somebody would be up in arms. napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #113
why should people have to give up their rights to get help? If the problem is alcoholism, & HiPointDem Jan 2013 #117
If you're seeking help for suicidal depression, yes you should give up your guns for awhile. napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #138
having mental problems isn't a crime. there's no justification for taking away people's rights. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #146
My approach doesn't take away rights. The list approach does. napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #153
your approach = giving up rights to get treatment. that is a very pernicious use of state power. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #156
So you think you can walk into a mental hospital with an assault rifle strapped on your back? napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #164
shifting the terms, i see. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #166
Man, the curse of Babel is active tonight. napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #169
You have brought this up before in response to some of my posts. Denninmi Jan 2013 #137
Here's the bad direction: Mentally ill, in a database. With rights removed. napoleon_in_rags Jan 2013 #140
I'm sorry that this has been painful for you, but FWIW your posts (and others like them) petronius Jan 2013 #106
uuuhhh, yeah..... take a deep breath..... alittlelark Jan 2013 #114
Fearful Paranoid Tripe? Denninmi Jan 2013 #136
This society is sick - dysfunctional upi402 Jan 2013 #115
It's not your fault MrScorpio Jan 2013 #116
Thanks, Mr. S. Denninmi Jan 2013 #142
It is the NRA and their ilk pushing the agenda. And Cuomo bought it hook line and sinker. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #151
There is a reason it is called "quakery". Dawson Leery Jan 2013 #154
I am sorry you are going through this. But it's not always that way. Many psychiatrists help. nolabear Jan 2013 #157
I'm not sure the whole thing can't be handled better, less stigmatizing. One way to do that would patrice Jan 2013 #158
I have lived my entire life without a gun quaker bill Jan 2013 #167
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