I Think The Anti-psychiatry Movement Has A Lot Of Insight That (i Desperately Hope) The Physical Disability

i think the anti-psychiatry movement has a lot of insight that (i desperately hope) the “physical” disability justice movement will continue to ally ourselves with and incorporate, in particular abolishing the concept of noncompliance. my ideal medical system as a severely chronically ill person is one where no one bats an eye at a person’s decision to not do things that might—or definitely would—lessen their symptoms, or their decision to do things that actively exacerbate their symptoms.

it should not be acceptable for a medical provider to force you into the decisions they think you should make about your body, but so often that’s the case, usually with life-changing or -saving medications and other treatment ransomed for your “good behavior” (most frequently with regard to diet and exercise).

there should be no such thing as “doctor’s orders.” there should just be what you want your life to look like and your informed decision about what will get you closest to that existence.

The experiences of conventionally attractive people and conventionally unattractive people can be so jarringly different and it really deserves some conversation. But I hate how the only mention of this comes from incels or anti-feminists or other right aligned losers with not an ounce of nuance in their bones lmaooo

are you ok?

check in with your emotions and reach out if you need support ✌️

The Taliban’s 2021 takeover of Afghanistan, visualized.

Watch the video of this man giving away his software for free to help people with degenerative diseases communicate