Is being in denial a form of mental illness?

Answer 1

Denial is hopeless entrapment.

You accept it-- you affirm you're ill.
You don't accept it -- you affirm you're ill.

It's a modern witch trial.

Answer 2

No - I don't think so, however when the denial then becomes more of a reality then maybe yes! For instance , take Anorexic sufferers they must be in denial before it becomes to the point of the illness being diagnosed, No offence meant to those that do suffer with this awful problem, I used to work with the mentally ill and sometimes it's denial that stops the healing process!!

Answer 3

It would depend what you were in denial about.

For example, if you are in denial about someone dying or having a terminal illness, that is part of the grieving process and is perfectly normal. However if you starve yourself because you think you are fat and then deny doing it, then it is a symptom of mental illness rather than an actual mental illness.

Answer 4

First is there such a thing as mental illness,Or is it a term given to a person that perceives everything in a different sense of morality.Is it mental sickness or denial when a person in battle thinks he won't be hurt.Or a cannibal that someone tries to domesticate tries to get food he was raised on?

Answer 5

its quite usual that people who have some sort of mental health problem are in denial about their mental illness and lack insight in to their problems but I don't think denial is a mental illness in itself. I would suggest that sometimes being in denial is actually a healthy and necessary defence mechanism to enable us to cope with certain situations and when are brains are ready we accept slowly whatever it is we are denying. so in those cases, it can't really be considered an illness. but as I said, there are plenty of people who are in denial who are very sick puppies indeed, so I think its more of a link to poor mental health rather that a prerequisite

Answer 6

Habitual denial is a way of escapism. This group will deny anything at the first instance without knowing even what they denied. It is a mental weakness too. Their fear is "will I get involved in something that I am unable to come out?" This is the fear ruling them.

Answer 7

Any injury leaves a scar. Mental or physical.

Denial is the first step towards a solution to a problem, followed by realisation.

Denial can last for five minutes or five years, but it must be done.

Answer 8

In my very religious family, denial is a way of life. It makes life easier for them, but it also prevents them from dealing with their own problems. Other people are hurt because they choose to live in oblivion. They will attack anyone who is honest with them rather than be honest with themselves. If this isn t illness, I don t know what is.

Answer 9

no, denial is a defense mechanism

Answer 10

i couldnt give a shite but thanx for the 2 points pal