Do we all have mental illness?

[Anonymous]

Yes! I can’t read responses rn, but my therapist has said we all find ourselves in the DSM at some point. Makes me feel better. Personally, I hate when people say “mental illness” for this reason. I may have anxiety, but never about flying, while others do. Everyone struggles with mental health at some point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes! I can’t read responses rn, but my therapist has said we all find ourselves in the DSM at some point. Makes me feel better. Personally, I hate when people say “mental illness” for this reason. I may have anxiety, but never about flying, while others do. Everyone struggles with mental health at some point.

Does finding yourself in the DSM-V mean you are mentally ill though?

[Anonymous]

In 2025. Yes. This is an insane world.

[Anonymous]

Everyone is on edge right now. We are in a pressure keg.

[Anonymous]

i have a pretty gnarly eating disorder but am very successful and have a full life. I have often thought about the intersection of mental illness and general humanity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does mental illness also cover the people who are naturally optimistic, happy and see the sunshine of life?
And what about those people who love to talk your ear off? Always prattling on, are they mentally ill too?

Is mental illness always about anti-social behavior?

People who don't understand social norms or subscribe to cultural traditions/values are often accused of autism (and may actually have it) and/or ADHD, both of which are considered mental illnesses by many. They're not really "illness" though; just neurodivergence.

But yeah, not knowing when to STFU isn't mental wellness, nor is it socio-emotionally intelligent behavior.

Remember when autism was changed to a spectrum and literally everyone is on it because it's a spectrum?

It's the same with mental illness. It's just an attempt to normalize behaviors that should be treated.

Nah, most "depression" and anxiety don't need to be treated, so much as coped with. We don't teach coping skills though, because meds make money and coping skills really don't.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does mental illness also cover the people who are naturally optimistic, happy and see the sunshine of life?
And what about those people who love to talk your ear off? Always prattling on, are they mentally ill too?

Is mental illness always about anti-social behavior?

People who don't understand social norms or subscribe to cultural traditions/values are often accused of autism (and may actually have it) and/or ADHD, both of which are considered mental illnesses by many. They're not really "illness" though; just neurodivergence.

But yeah, not knowing when to STFU isn't mental wellness, nor is it socio-emotionally intelligent behavior.

You are so profoundly stupid and disgusting. Autism and ADHD are not considered mental illness.

They're mental health diagnoses and you sound triggered af. Take your meds and calm down, Candace.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does mental illness also cover the people who are naturally optimistic, happy and see the sunshine of life?
And what about those people who love to talk your ear off? Always prattling on, are they mentally ill too?

Is mental illness always about anti-social behavior?

People who don't understand social norms or subscribe to cultural traditions/values are often accused of autism (and may actually have it) and/or ADHD, both of which are considered mental illnesses by many. They're not really "illness" though; just neurodivergence.

But yeah, not knowing when to STFU isn't mental wellness, nor is it socio-emotionally intelligent behavior.

Remember when autism was changed to a spectrum and literally everyone is on it because it's a spectrum?

It's the same with mental illness. It's just an attempt to normalize behaviors that should be treated.

I think you should definitely get treatment for your psychopathy and stupidty.

Not being able to respond to an adult discussion without insults is pathological, Patricia.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does mental illness also cover the people who are naturally optimistic, happy and see the sunshine of life?
And what about those people who love to talk your ear off? Always prattling on, are they mentally ill too?

Is mental illness always about anti-social behavior?

People who don't understand social norms or subscribe to cultural traditions/values are often accused of autism (and may actually have it) and/or ADHD, both of which are considered mental illnesses by many. They're not really "illness" though; just neurodivergence.

But yeah, not knowing when to STFU isn't mental wellness, nor is it socio-emotionally intelligent behavior.

Remember when autism was changed to a spectrum and literally everyone is on it because it's a spectrum?

It's the same with mental illness. It's just an attempt to normalize behaviors that should be treated.

I think you should definitely get treatment for your psychopathy and stupidty.

This board is full of self-diagnosed autistic individuals due to this misunderstanding of the spectrum. Individuals that should be getting treatment for their personality disorders.

You might be one of them.

I am not autistic, you vile excuse for a human. I do have an autistic child who was very much properly diagnosed. You know nothing about mental illness or autism and should NEVER EVER talk about either. You SHOULD seek treatment for whatever mental disorder you have. My son is not mentally ill but you sure as hell are.

If your son literally has a diagnosis he is not mentally well. You sound completely unhinged.

[Anonymous]

I just posted this on another thread. It is normal to have some symptoms and things like anxiety can actually help is be successful in the right degree. Mental illness is about significant impairment in functioning in more than one area. A mix of genetics, environment and environmental triggers can set things off. I do think things like unstable job market, layoffs, Covid lockdown, world affairs, etc triggered more episodes in people. I also think many of us suffered the consequences of at least one parent not treating significant mental illness and it's a good thing there is less stigma now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just posted this on another thread. It is normal to have some symptoms and things like anxiety can actually help is be successful in the right degree. Mental illness is about significant impairment in functioning in more than one area. A mix of genetics, environment and environmental triggers can set things off. I do think things like unstable job market, layoffs, Covid lockdown, world affairs, etc triggered more episodes in people. I also think many of us suffered the consequences of at least one parent not treating significant mental illness and it's a good thing there is less stigma now.

It's almost like "mental illness" is a normal (if hard to handle) human reaction/response to the bullshit circus we're expected to function in (for profit).

[Anonymous]

Mental health is normal, everyone has it. It is on a continuum and can be amazing or awful depending on what is happening with life. Mental health is not the absence of mental illness. You could have a mental illness that is treated and managed and have great mental health. Or you could have no mental illness but have terrible mental health.

"Mental health is a state of well-being where a person realizes their own abilities, can cope with life's normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community/"

Mental illness is when one has signs and symptoms that are of clinical significance and meet criteria for a diagnosable illness or condition or disorder that causes significant distress and impair's one ability to function. It can be treated, and managed or recovered from. It is outside the range of normal human experience in terms of the degree of distress and funtional impairment.

The DSM includes disorders, conditions, and illnesses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone is on edge right now. We are in a pressure keg.

Not true. The bad times were in 2001 and 2008-2011.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mental health is normal, everyone has it. It is on a continuum and can be amazing or awful depending on what is happening with life. Mental health is not the absence of mental illness. You could have a mental illness that is treated and managed and have great mental health. Or you could have no mental illness but have terrible mental health.

"Mental health is a state of well-being where a person realizes their own abilities, can cope with life's normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community/"

Mental illness is when one has signs and symptoms that are of clinical significance and meet criteria for a diagnosable illness or condition or disorder that causes significant distress and impair's one ability to function. It can be treated, and managed or recovered from. It is outside the range of normal human experience in terms of the degree of distress and funtional impairment.

The DSM includes disorders, conditions, and illnesses.

So, if I have a fear of snakes, and can't read Nextdoor due to the extraordinary number of "What deadly snake is this?", I have mental illness? Aren't I better off staying away from Nextdoor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does mental illness also cover the people who are naturally optimistic, happy and see the sunshine of life?
And what about those people who love to talk your ear off? Always prattling on, are they mentally ill too?

Is mental illness always about anti-social behavior?

People who don't understand social norms or subscribe to cultural traditions/values are often accused of autism (and may actually have it) and/or ADHD, both of which are considered mental illnesses by many. They're not really "illness" though; just neurodivergence.

But yeah, not knowing when to STFU isn't mental wellness, nor is it socio-emotionally intelligent behavior.

Remember when autism was changed to a spectrum and literally everyone is on it because it's a spectrum?

It's the same with mental illness. It's just an attempt to normalize behaviors that should be treated.

Nah, most "depression" and anxiety don't need to be treated, so much as coped with. We don't teach coping skills though, because meds make money and coping skills really don't.

Coping skills do take practice. Xanax is practically instantaneous. I can see the attraction.