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In reply to the discussion: I spent three weeks in a psychiatric treatment program, does that diminish me as a human being? [View all]mettamega
(81 posts)103. I am a million dollar Therapy job
dear D, I am presently in my 60's and was born into a very complex childhood, that lead to my spending years in various therapies, healing modalities - I often receive appreciation for my wisdom and those who have some sense of my history are often amazed that I have "turned" out so well - and I just laugh ( now ) and say "I am a million dollar therapy job" I have been blessed with amazing healers and teachers, if very imperfect parents and early life circumstances - be glad that you are well now and had the courage to do what you needed to do -
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I spent three weeks in a psychiatric treatment program, does that diminish me as a human being? [View all]
Denninmi
Jan 2013
OP
thank you for sharing this with us, dennis. no, it does not diminish you in any way at all--rather
niyad
Jan 2013
#4
People are shocked when I tell them about my clinical depression without sounding ashamed.
eggplant
Jan 2013
#20
America should have health care insurance parity for mental health services. We should make this
patrice
Jan 2013
#24
I think part of the problem is that "mental illness" has a clinical definition
Recursion
Jan 2013
#30
I'm sorry to hear of your pain and glad you found help. I think most of the mental health talk came
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#32
I absolutely agree! You have a constitutional right to privacy and your medical records shouldn't be
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#44
What meds? Paxil? 5 htp that you buy at a health food store? Or thorazine, haldol? "Any kind of depr
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#49
The last guy didn't own guns but there are others who have, so it would have stopped those &
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#71
Backwards logic & bigotry. People who kill are mentally ill does NOT = mentally ill kill people.
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#77
Yes Susan Smith & Andrea Yates, both mentally ill. Both murdered their children & you believe
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#83
Where did I say that? Point it out. Don't even TRY to put words in my mouth.
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#85
You refuse to answer my question so I'm left to speculate. Why do you feel mentally ill need guns?
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#86
Some can, yes. Some no. It depends. Schizophrenia no. Bipolar probably unless well controlled.
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#91
So you agree there are people who are mentally ill who shouldn't be allowed to have guns?
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#93
The only question I was "ditching" was you accusing me of something I didn't say.
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#94
Ahh, good question, but I believe the government has already broadened their definition of terrorist
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#98
No I'm in no way ok with that. I'm not part of the anthill but I don't condone the dangerous
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#100
I don't know that Susan Smith was diagnosed with a mental illness prior to the incident.
Michigan Alum
Jan 2013
#116
Again, backwards logic. People who kill are mentally ill does NOT = mentally ill kill people
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#76
You're kidding right? Some mentally ill people kill people - this is a fact. If you want to stop the
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#80
Throwing out the bigotry and prejudiced card, how creative. Please lets just stick to facts.
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#82
That is a bit better. "Some" do not. You espouse though EVERYONE who has had or has been
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#84
I agree with you 100 percent, but this precrime status of guilty until presumed innocent is
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#96
I tried to be very clear I was using my daughter as an example, I'm sorry you felt I was using you
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#107
There is a small segment of the mentally ill who have a propensity for violence or self-harm.
Michigan Alum
Jan 2013
#115
There are levels of mental illness and of depression. Having private health records for "any kind of
uppityperson
Jan 2013
#42
Please read reply 44. I do NOT condone any mental health issues being made public record.
DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav
Jan 2013
#46
What I've learned from my own experience with mental illness is that people are extremely afraid
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#55
As a fellow sufferer from bipolar condition I see your point and agree with much of what you say
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#63
Who is the most likely to kill someone with a gun. Men/boys from age 16-40 so THEY shouldn't
Michigan Alum
Jan 2013
#117