This a good one about mental illness. I will definitely be sharing this on my twitter page.
I agree that there are social stigmas attached to people suffering from mental illness and this stigmas often worsen the conditions of the victims. A condition that could have been fixed by a simple drug becomes totally neglected and the victims are usually left with their fate.
My sister once had a form of mental illness and we were able to get helps for her. Today, she's happily married, mentally sound with 2 stunning kids. I think most cases are just as a result of neglects.
Also, people tend to stay away from mentally ill people because of unpredictable nature or past direct or indirect experiences. Especially for someone that has experienced some forms of violence from mentally ill person. I have heard stories of people being hacked to death by a mentally ill person and as a result, I try to put some distance between myself and any mentally unstable person.
Good job Abii. Looking forward to your next post
I completely understand your sentiment here, especially when you have heard horrifying stories like that. Also, It would be irresponsible of me to deny the presence of psychopathology among for example, violent offenders. But, my dear Shaid, please try not to put all those suffering from psyhological disturbances in the same box. After all, good, ordinary people are also capable of unpredictably committing horrendous actions Ref.
Having said that, I would like to thank you for also sharing here the experience you had with your sister! It is an example that gives hope and illustrates more accurately the reality of mental illness. A reality that despite being frightening and overwhelming does not rule out a life of happiness and emotional stability :)
😃 THANK YOU, you are my rock star! :*
Sending bags of love to you and little Rhamon (he is so big already! :D)