Carolyn CordonFinding Hope Beyond the Stigma
January 9th 2008 18:04
How many times do we hear the comments, the ridicule, insensitive remarks? How often do we let that cloud our judgment and how we see ourselves?
The people who make these comments, I think may be more uncomfortable with themselves than they are with us, more afraid of catching what those with mental illness have. This of course would have to come from some warped perception of the illnesses themselves.
What is most important is to remember that mental illness is an honest medical condition, do not play into the comments and thoughts of those who do not understand - they will merely undo any progress that has been made.
The best course of action? The best way to find your own strength and positive side of a mental illness? Be available for others, those who do know or understand are the ones who need to be educated. Who better to educate them, then someone who lives it everyday. In turn, self-esteem increases as you see people’s lives being turned around.
There is hope beyond mental illness, using your illness to do good is the best way I have found to do that. Through giving of yourself, you give hope to others and help them find the hope and light for their lives that they have been looking for.
The people who make these comments, I think may be more uncomfortable with themselves than they are with us, more afraid of catching what those with mental illness have. This of course would have to come from some warped perception of the illnesses themselves.
What is most important is to remember that mental illness is an honest medical condition, do not play into the comments and thoughts of those who do not understand - they will merely undo any progress that has been made.
The best course of action? The best way to find your own strength and positive side of a mental illness? Be available for others, those who do know or understand are the ones who need to be educated. Who better to educate them, then someone who lives it everyday. In turn, self-esteem increases as you see people’s lives being turned around.
There is hope beyond mental illness, using your illness to do good is the best way I have found to do that. Through giving of yourself, you give hope to others and help them find the hope and light for their lives that they have been looking for.
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