It should be clear that 'depression doesn't exist' & 'make mental illness an identity & celebrate it' are both unhelpful.
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I will go with the former because I don't like to be referred to as 'an epileptic.' But I don't assume ppl intend to belittle me with it.
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The intense focus on language gets too much but there's value in observing how people frame things about themselves & mirroring it.
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I think we often do this naturally to some extent. I will adopt other people's frames of reference & terminology semi-intentionally.
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I have schizophrenia.I had 2-3 psychotic episodes. But it is never a part of me. I think it can be different with autistic people.
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