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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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?[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

Coping skills do take practice. Xanax is practically instantaneous. I can see the attraction. [/quote]

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