The Einstein quote is one of my favorites. I believe it's misplaced in this thread. I asked for advice besides "roll over and deal with it". I wasn't able to f

The Einstein quote is one of my favorites. I believe it's misplaced in this thread. I asked for advice besides "roll over and deal with it". I wasn't able to find any actionable advice from your post other than accept the status quo. I love perspectives that rebel against the widely accepted status quo. Szasz suggests a perspective I personally had before my diagnosis when I was stubborn and thought I could handle everything without help. That stubbornness led to a self-destructive path and hurt the people I care about and myself. The mental health education I've received over the years has led to solutions that have improved my personal status quo substantially. It's offending because people with mental disorders live with challenges that neurotypical people do not. Your unturned stone is rampant outside of the mental health community and is often used to invalidate experiences that make others uncomfortable. A professional relationship once gave unwarranted advice regarding my mental health to defy what my doctors told me and change my fate by simply utilizing personal empowerment. Been there, done that, doesn't work by itself. I hear it often and feel frustrated that the tendency to make a statement about how to live life without hearing an individuals story and empathizing is prevalent in industry social rituals. The painful growth individuals impacted by mental health go through is excruciating. Most of us desire genuine connection with human compassion and validation of our experience. I appreciate your comment. It demonstrates a thought out response. My intent is to confront the stigma and for us to reach growth. I hope that this dialogue helps both of us to better interact with multiple walks of life.