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I Believe People Misunderstand Mental Illness

It's something people can't see from the outside, so it's not so important in their eyes. If you have a broken leg or something that's clearly visible and people will be sympathetic with you. But with a mental disability, a lot of people say to just suck it up or that you're just lazy or something like that. And in some cases they think you're just plain crazy, dangerous or an idiot. It's sad that people don't just get to know someone or take the time to read about it before making assumptions.
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SofaKing9000
At least you're not obligated to sympathize back. They forfeited your care when they blatantly dismissed you.
Crazycoral84 · 36-40, M
One of my issues it the fact that i'm always afraid of what people might think of me. That's why i've always been someone who couldn't say no if i actually didn't wanted to do something.... And i can't choose not to care or try to help someone.... it's just not in me. I do know that i should think more about myself, but i'm working on it.