Posted by Eloy on February 12, 2002, at 13:34:04
In reply to How does a person handle AD use??, posted by johnj on February 11, 2002, at 16:53:29
John, it's our culture here that wrongly makes people who are ill or injured to feel guilty and shame for it. Never mind what people may say, medicine was made to heal people, outside AND INSIDE. i use to struggle with the same self-conscientiousness about being treated for mental illness, but i know now that illness is illness, no matter what it is, and it should not be criticized by others- discrimination/harassment and health damage is still against the law in this land, and people can still be sued and held greatly liable for it. No John, you are not insane, you are not crazy, and you are not a crack-pot just because you hurt inside and need medicine to help you get well. i believe that males have it harder because our culture wrongly teaches "Boys don't cry, only sissies", so we grow up feeling shame when we hurt. You will be okay, just research whatever you're condition is for a better understanding, and also research the medicines you will take for treatment. You should get better.
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