Is it normal for someone to love their illness and not want to be treated?

Is this normal

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seaglass · F

Probably not the norm. I've met just one person like that. They clung to the attention it brought and the excuse it gave to not be responsible in life. They often sought treatment but purposely neglected to actually take care.

NerdyPotato · M

@seaglass that's sad... But it may be a little more complicated than that. I feel somewhat like that, but my reasons are very different.

seaglass · F

@NerdyPotato It might be... I was only on the outside and didn't really understand it.