Posted by michael on March 10, 2000, at 13:25:02
In reply to How about Neurobiological Illness?, posted by Chris A. on March 9, 2000, at 21:26:19
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> My vote is to can terms that are laden with stigma. It is medically a more accurate term.
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> Happy writing!
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> Chris A.I like the idea. It feels more objective (factual?), with less stigma attached (for the time being), and at the same time, accurate.
Kind of has the connotation of a "real" (ie physical) illness which can be treated, rather than a "weakness", which is sometimes associated with the other terms these days.
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