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The stigma associated with mental illness is a terrific one. I have struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life. I have battled both anorexia and bulimia, and participated in other self-i...
Came across this while looking up phrasings for a role-play post, and I just NEEDED to share it! This is so, so, SO important!!
Medication can be both good and bad, in some cases (like my own) medicine is a functioning way of helping someone out of mental illness.
I realize, that in others, it might not be. There are so many variables involved, that every case is different.
BUT, way to many people who know nothing or next to nothing about mental illness and treatment like to go around making suggestions about how one should cope with their problems. I have several times been told by "friends" that medication is a crutch, that it is unnatural and bad for me - I didn't listen to them, I discussed my issues and worries with the medical professionals who were treating me (My doctor and psychiatrist) and we worked them out together.
My point is, that no matter your views or what you've heard from friends or even what your own experiences are, unless you are a medical professional, DON'T TELL PEOPLE what to do or not do in regards to medication - you can make suggestions, sure, but those suggestions should ALWAYS contain the words: " You should talk to your doctor about..."
Because things like this happens WAY to often.