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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don't all have mental illness.

But also, no one's mental health is perfect.

Think of it like physical health - are we all ill? No! I don't have any illnesses or diseases or need to see doctors for treatment or dramatically change my health.

Could I eat better? Of course. Could I exercise more? Of course. Are there areas of my health that are probably not getting as much attention as they should? Of course.

With mental health - do I have any diagnosable issue that I need to be treated for? No! But could I improve my mental health? Absolutely - it's not perfect. I have moments of anxiety that I don't always handle great. I can stress eat. But none of this is at the range of a clinical disease or illness. [/quote]

Spoken like someone who just hasn't had to deal with a medical issue... yet. It comes for all of us. I was you 5 years ago. Now I have a urologist, a neurologist, and a rheumatologist, have had two minor surges, go to PT, and am on meds and have to get annual scans to track issues. I am not "sick" but I have health issues, because I am a human being with a body.

I also have mental health issues, because I'm a human being with a brain. I am not presently being treated or medicated for them and have found other ways to deal with them (exercise, mindfulness, talking to my spouse or a friend) but some people don't have those resources or may struggle more than I do for a variety of reasons. Also I know enough people who were fine until they weren't to know it could happen to me.[/quote]

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