Stop Minimizing Mental Illness: Worst Things to Say | Breaking Bipolar - HealthyPlace#div-comment-733

Stop Minimizing Mental Illness: Worst Things to Say Breaking Bipolar - HealthyPlace#div-comment-733

I love this woman's outlook and style of writing. As a fellow sufferer of mental illness, I can so relate to what she speaks of. I laughed at the sharp wit (and dim wits) that say the stupid, callous, unthinking comments.

( My fave was left off the list... "Just think happy thoughts" but I can live with that)

Please read to understand because chances are you know someone who lives with a mental illness, learn how to be a bit more compassionate or at least tolerant.

New PBS special regarding Mental Health ( or lack of)

the title above is clickable to the article.

Almost one quarter of adults  each year deal with a diagnosable Mental Illness.  The ecomonoy is forcing more funding cuts and help ...cus being mentally interesting is not cheap.  When I ran out of insurance and savings for doctors and Rx, it became easier to "self medicate" cus street drugs were cheaper and easier to get than a Psych med. 

The levels of ppl trying to get assistance in areas of substance abuse are increasing...as well as deaths by overdose or suicide. ( just my personal observation)   It is interesting read.

More info on NIMI  Natl Institute of Mental health has lots of links for yall to help loved ones or friends.  Just understanding or making an effort really makes ppl with illness feel your compassion.