Hi everyone. As most of you know, I am a Social Worker. I work in a mental health agency with people "diagnosed" with various mental health conditions. I see the struggles they go through in their daily lives and most of my clients are the strongest people I know, and also live very happy productive lives despite the struggles they are faced with. There is a great deal of stigma surrounding anyone labeled with a mental condition. What I have learned though in my work with my "clients" and in my own personal life is that NO ONE is completely "stable" throughout their life. WE ALL deal with problems and become "crazy" at times. NO ONE is perfect and everyone becomes "a little bit mentally ill at times". If anyone has any questions about mental illness, feel free to PM me, I would be glad to talk to you about what I do
Also seeking help is sometimes the most difficult thing ANYONE of us will face in our life, and admitting we AREN'T in control of our lives anymore. Put yourselves in someone else's shoes. How would you feel if you had to ask for help or were the one with "the mental illness"? How would you feel if you didn't have support of your family or friends, or the people working with you looked at you as "a difficult client"? Just some questions for thought. Have a good weekend everyone!!!!