Saturday, April 25, 2009
Blog #12
I feel that educating people about the different mental illnesses that are affecting many people is the best way to reduce the stigma and shame about mental illnesses. Many people feel that people who have mental illnesses are crazy, but they do not understand that many times it is a chemical imbalance. I feel we should all respect everyone despite their difference. I have encountered someone who was schizophrenic and I was surprised by the things that they go through . I also knew someone who was bipolar and It saddened me how she reacted to her loved ones when she was going through a episode. I want to be educated about the different mental illnesses so that I can educate others. I feel very sad for the people who suffer from these illnesses and I hope one day that people will learn to not judge people for their illnesses.
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I agree with you in that educating people will help reduce the stigma regarding mental illnesses. Also, as you said we should not judge each other, because we do not know how people acquired the mental illnesses. It would be nice if a cure could be found and those that are considered mentally ill could lead a normal life without being medicated. It is sad situation all around. For the mentally ill who need help and for their families to see their loved ones with this condition.
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