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It can also cause the opposite harm: a requirement for treatment of something that isn’t actually broken, just because it has been culturally declared to be bro
by svnt 2y ago
It can also cause the opposite harm: a requirement for treatment of something that isn’t actually broken, just because it has been culturally declared to be broken.
- o11c 2y agoMaybe in theory, but that's not dominant. Being able to fit into society's rules, even if you disagree or don't understand their purpose, is itself a major component of mental wellness. Adaptability is one of the most core aspects of being human. In my experience, the vast vast majority of mental-illness-acceptance movements are blatantly of the form "it's only natural for my dog to poop anywhere on the lawn, why should I have to pick it up?" And to follow up this analogy - I don't mandate any particular treatment plan, there are at least 3: * pick up your dog's poop * own a dog, but keep it on your own property * don't own a dog
- svnt 2y agoThis kind of conformist thinking leads to bad outcomes.