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I don’t think depression and anxiety are mental illnesses...

I believe they are problems of living and coping with trauma...a normal reaction to childhood abuse and neglect. Simple lifestyle changes and CBT will work. Calling it mental illness is stigmatizing and disempowering.

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PepsiColaP

But you are wrong as they are not an illness they are a disorder and often anxiety disorders are far more complicated than altering environmental factors. However I agree we should be careful with the language we use as it can lead to negative connotations and perpetuate certain behaviours

Wiseacre · F

Of course it’s complicated...no two ppl are the same, but overall,I do not consider it illness.@PepsiColaP