Anonymous wrote:Just like physical illness most people will experience some mental illness in their life. Usually not something chronic or severe but they will have at least an occurrence of mental illness in their lives.

Also everyone experiences poor mental health at some point, depending on the circumstances that can turn to illness if the poor health isn't well managed.

This is accurate. Some people have chronic mental health issues, others have episodes of illness.

The brain is just another organ.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 do not, but a lot of people on DCUM do.

Anonymous wrote:Can I successfully navigate daily life? Yes.

Next?

This is the right answer.

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.

Anonymous wrote:One place where mental illness gets ignored too often is in criminal cases. The US has thousands of mentally ill people in jail. It’s much cheaper than community treatment or a psychiatric hospital.

Here’s Massachusetts busy locking up moms with strong signs of mental illness:

https://www.wcvb.com/article/brockton-massachusetts-mom-to-be-sentenced-in-ritual-stabbing-deaths-of-young-sons/42352978

And poverty

One place where mental illness gets ignored too often is in criminal cases. The US has thousands of mentally ill people in jail. It’s much cheaper than community treatment or a psychiatric hospital.

Here’s Massachusetts busy locking up moms with strong signs of mental illness:

https://www.wcvb.com/article/brockton-massachusetts-mom-to-be-sentenced-in-ritual-stabbing-deaths-of-young-sons/42352978

Stop and think. Mental illness that makes you unable to function within society is different to highly functional people with mental crises.

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?

It’s a sick society. Hard to be well when the surrounding society rewards sick behaviors (deception, greed, sadism) and literally punishes things like honesty and empathy.

It is impossible to live in the US and be mentally well. Anyone saying they are is delusional and/or in denial. Nobody gets the mental health tools they need from their parents, who didn't get those tools from their parents, who got even less from their parents. We are all lacking here.

But the false dichotomy between mentally well and mental illness pathologizes basic ignorance and ineptitude. Not being mentally great and emotionally intelligent shouldn't automatically be called "mental illness". We all have mental and emotional dysfunction, and could all benefit from group therapy and learning new skills. Very few of us are truly "ill" to the point where we need medical attention and outside care.