Depression (the disease, not the economy)

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Hey, just a reminder of where we stand. Now that we've established that:

I was never talking about statistical normalization and the divulging of on GC. I was talking about the flipside of "deviance," which is the perception of normalcy based on factors such as the real or perceived prevalance of disorders in the population and (sub)cultural norms of disorders. Afterall, there are people who don't take care of their physical health because they think it's "normal" to be overweight and to have "sugar."

First, your disdain for my experience is obvious... The "Deviance" you are talking about is "violation" of cultural normalcy and criminality... People who suffer from mental health conditions are not violating cultural norms or are not all criminals. They are sick just like someone who has cancer or heart disease. The PERCEPTIONS that people have on the mentally ill are inaccurate. The PERCEPTIONS of normalcy that mental illness sufferers to have are not about "deviance"... And I have told you this before...

Second, yes, I understood your posted concept. You choose to ignore what I say because you hate what I say... You choose to be antagonistic that is disrespectful. And while you may disagree with my thoughts and opinions, which is your prerogative, choosing to call me names only shows more of your faulty logic.

Third, I know a smidgen about physical health, obesity and diabetes in your analogy... And I know something about mental health, too... So, my opinions are professional. I am too old and tired of battling people's arrogance here on GC. I just cannot do it anymore. I am who I say I am. I don't change my username. I don't hide behind other members being my proponents. I am a bad liar, so I don't do it...

Sorry I am "deviating" for what you consider the normal course of health actions, but it is just not "cool" or "hip" or whatever colloquialism that is used today, to say these things to me when you have not tried to even get to know me personally...

So, please, just do not engage in conversation with me. You are not a person who I would choose to share discourse. Nothing you say is positive to me and it hurts more than it heals. Nothing and no one, is going to change my mind about it, especially after the training I had after last weekend.

We all will be much better off... Thanks...