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Whenever I write about my mom’s bipolar and childhood experiences with it... So many people have similar stories. Mental health is a major issue that we’re not supposed to talk about. Until someone commits suicide or OD’s. As a society we need to grow up a bit. Or a lot.
Mental health issues don’t get written or spoken about because those most qualified to speak about them and who lived them are also least prepared for the hate. The attacks will come. And so people hide under the covers with the curtains drawn hoping the gloom goes away.
It’s hard to not say my childhood influenced my politics. What do you do about the mentally ill? What I hear from so many, “They should have saved up for the medical bills!” The glibness with which serious issues are treated has always troubled me.
Socialism isn’t going to solve the problem, nor snide remarks about “They should have saved up more!” However, the drugs my mom needed cost 1/10th of the price charged in America. $1,200 in the U.S. Every month. $120 if you ordered them from Canada. Which is illegal.
I am quite happy to share my experiences as a person with mental health issues, and addiction ones come to that. It is a topic that is getting more and more easy to discuss.
I'm going to go against many I read here. Mental illness is rampant, in my family and the country. I do not wish for them to be ostracized but we definitely need to end this 'normalization'. Mentally ill need treatment, supervision, and sometimes 24 hr care. We used to 1/
A lot of mental health patients are treated like lepers of old. Very sad and disgusting and very frustrating for those of us that fight daily stay in the game. Or for those of us that spend our lives taking care of loved ones or friends that have mental illness. If you don't
Thank you for sharing your story.
Well said. We need to focus more on mental health than we do now. As a nurse ive mainly cared for people’s physical health. As a mom I have a son with mental health problems and have spent years advocating for his care. The funding and resources aren’t there. Thanks for sharing
... issues like what? - healthcare costs - employers "firing you" for "reasons" - difficulty keeping a job in the first place - friends suddenly avoiding you (and the hidden benefit of testing which ones are real)
beautifully stated.
The same thing goes for parents with children with ADHD or autism. They probably have it to some degree as well, they probably were not well-bonded themselves so how can they help their kids? It seems to be getting worse with each generation.
True. A broken arm, people see in a sling. A broken leg, a cast. A broken mind, people try to ignore. 
I grew up with a mentally ill dad, my high school years were spent with him in and out of institutions.
My wife is bipolar and thats about all I'll say about that. I hear ya.
in the 50's, you could admit anyone to a M.H. facility for pretty any reason. Over the years (in California), they've gone the other extreme: Now you can't put anyone on a hold unless: 1) You can prove they're suicidal, or 2) prove they're a harm to others. Extremely tough
Sadly you can’t fix it. I think that is the biggest reason it’s just not spoken of. Nobody has answers and even ppl studied up and experienced in it cannot really relate. It’s just terrible for everyone.
You are the exemption to the rule Mike. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and personal insights. I pray your honesty will help others.
I hope you pray for her, and consider calling her or visiting. You need to treat her like you would a person with an illness that's not mental, she is you mother, and hearing "Mom I love you" from you would be the best medicine. #PrayersForMrsCernovich
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