Though Im in no mood to do this, I need to make something known for those of you not paying attention. I suffer from mental illness. When I am going through a mental health crisis, do not downplay it or claim that Im exaggerating. The suffering is real and can be just as scary as any physical injury or disease. Do not call me crazy and do not ever look down on me for it. If you dont suffer from mental illness, thats fine. If you have trouble wrapping your head around it, thats fine. Its difficult. I understand this. Nonetheless, the stigma needs to stop. Just because you arent mentally ill does not make you better than me. It doesnt make you smarter than me. It doesnt mean that youre above me. I will not tolerate ignorance any longer. If your not sure what to do or say when Im going through a crisis, thats absolutely fine. Its okay. But if you do not have it in you to be compassionate, open minded, and understanding, then you have no place in my life. My name is not depression. My name is not generalized anxiety disorder. My name isnt obsessive compulsive disorder. My name is Anthony James Risk. That is who I am. My mental illness does not define me and I expect everyone I know to remember that. End rant.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:00:56 +0000
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