Be honest. If you're not mentally ill, how do you view people who are?

Question

Any of these:
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anti-social personality disorder, major depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and all others.

Answer 1

I have been caring for my youngest sister who is schizophrenic, mentally retarded and legally blind for ten years, since our mother died.

I view her as a human being, and I treat her the way that I would hope someone would treat me if I ever needed that kind of care.

Answer 2

a really close friend of mine has some fairly debilitating mental disorders, including schizophrenia. I don't really think it affects the way I feel about him, its just a part of his life and his personality is the same as ever (I've known him my whole life). It sometimes gets in the way of his being able to do stuff, and I feel for him because its a struggle for him to lead a normal life, but as far as my opinion, its the same as before he developed any symptoms. Of course he has also had a hard time getting people who don't know him well to look past it once they find out, and even some old friends. To be fair I do have a degree in Psychology and that might be making me more accepting of it than other people.

Answer 3

I don't feel bad for these people at all. I think they are just like us. Whether we have one problem or another, it doesn't matter. I have always made friends with these people. They try to make things the best they can. I know someone who has schizophrenia, she is one the best people I know. Even with people who have physical disabilities, they are cool as well. In grade school, I was their buddy all the way through. I hated seeing them hurt by bullies, so I would try to protect my friends. The are just as special as to me, than my friends who have no disabilities. I love these people. It is fun to see how they work with things, even if it is difficult. I just want to help everyone, no matter who they are or what they have. It is a great place to be in. *Smile* :)

Answer 4

Its unfortunate but their is a huge stigma in this country about mental disorders. Many people are reluctant to seek help which only makes the problem worse. Many people suffer from these diseases and should seek professional help.

Answer 5

i feel really sorry for those people that have been dealt this card in life. i have several family members that have mental illness so i'm probably a little more understanding than most. when i encounter people on the street that are mentally ill, i sometimes find them a bit scary. this is because i know that they can be unpredictable at times. but my basic take on them is that they have a disease, i try not to stigmatize, and keep myself safe at the same time.

Answer 6

the poor things.
I hope they are diagnosed and get help. I have a problem with people with any of those disorders who do not know nor admit it and bring that to others.

Answer 7

An illness is an illness, whether it's physical or mental. People who have the disorders you describe need treatment, just as people who have herpes, cancer, glaucoma, or any other physical disorder.

Answer 8

My mother is paranoid schizophrenic. She is the most beautiful amazing wonderful person on the face of the earth. She made a loving wonderful home for us kids. She had delusions, ofcourse, but her delusions were never harmful. They were sometimes humorous. Though we never laughed at her. To her they were real. I tell you I would never, not in a million years, have traded my mother for a "normal" one. I am truly blessed that she is my Mom!!

Answer 9

My doctors said I am (schizo-Psycho they say), but i do know others too with mental illness and I treat them just like any other person! It is just like having a broken arm, braces, glasses, allergies, cancer etc. what really stops you from having a friend just because someone is different!

Answer 10

..the exact same way I feel toward people with biological disorders. It makes me sad and I wish that it didn't have to be.