Depression (the disease, not the economy)

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by libramunoz

Correct on one point, Monet. I was talking about the stigmatization of mental health and mental illness and it's awareness.

However, I wasn't responding to Hot Damn for the purpose of having a support group. If I wanted a support group, I'd go to the local hospital/MHMR center and join one.

Simply put, Hot Damn asked a question about depression and I simply responded to it. If your feelings were hurt by my response, hey, what I learned in my studies 101, I cannot control your feelings, only my own.
I don't have a problem in talking about mental health/illness issues. Whether they affect you personally or not, then that's simply on you. For me, they are a part of my life and it's something that I know and have learned how to deal with. If someone feels that they can get some support from learning on how to deal with their mental health/illness issues based on what I've learned or gone through, then great! That is simply the process of growing up and learning how to deal with their problems and themselves.

If you felt that it was something that shouldn't have been discussed or talked about, then what was the need for you to respond.

I fully know that GC damn sure ain't no site for getting the mental health/illness' needs and issues met. This is the LAST PLACE ON EARTH where one would expect this to occur. Again, if someone can gain help from what I have gone through, I am happy as a mushroom in cowshit!

You might not be using GC for mental health support, but others, who do not post, DO read this area and make health decisions based on what YOU said... May as well be accurate without mythology...

Look, you posted it, your words have far-reaching effects. Be mindful of that. This form of "tactile responsiveness and reflectiveness" is NOT healing unless the words typed are supportive. I KNOW!!!

That is ARIAFYA LLC is for... Many here know about it.

But, it is unrealistic of you to think that your mere words on a message board absolutely do NOT far-reaching effects...

To put people straight: I am 40 years old. And right now, after going through a powerhouse hospice care training, the discussions on GC, means ZERO to me right now... How much more perspective do you need than that?