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Now I know why you behave like that for you have been “pathologically abused”. I am very sorry to learn of that. It is good that you are aware of such panic depression you have had. And you are willing to cooperate with those who will treat you by giving them the needed information they want.
They have, of course, to believe you. You are consistent in making a record of the things you’ve done, good or bad. That would serve as a better evidence or documentation of treating you.
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I am just curious for I don’t understand what is this mental health stigma. I don’t want to offend you. I just want to confirm if this is less compared to a psychopath. You are under treatment, I know it. But as if no member of your family or relative is watching you. You are all alone.
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No offense taken. A psychopath is someone who has no empathy or feelings for other people. I have bipolar disorder which means I have wild mood swings. I also have a lot of anxiety.
I live with my mother right now, and will live with my fiance when I get married, as its not good for me to live alone. I also have many wonderful friends and support people to help me. -
Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labelled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
Stigma brings experiences and feelings of:
shame
blame
hopelessness
distress
misrepresentation in the media
reluctance to seek and/or accept necessary help
Families are also affected by stigma, leading to a lack of support. For mental health professionals, stigma means that they themselves are seen as abnormal, corrupt or evil, and psychiatric treatments are often viewed with suspicion and horror.How Teat Stigma
We all have a role in creating a mentally healthy community that supports recovery and social inclusion and reduces discrimination. Simple ways to help include:learn and share the facts about mental health and illness
get to know people with personal experiences of mental illness
speak up in protest when friends, family, colleagues or the media display false beliefs and negative stereotypes
offer the same support to people when they are physically or mentally unwell
don’t label or judge people with a mental illness, treat them with respect and dignity as you would anyone else
don’t discriminate when it comes to participation, housing and employment
talk openly of your own experience of mental illness. The more hidden mental illness remains, the more people continue to believe that it is shameful and needs to be concealed.
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