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> But the _representation_ of them is the issue. Therapy is for someone who's _crazy_. I guess my own upbringing (which is irrelevant from a cultural perspecti
by Domenic_S 14y ago
> But the _representation_ of them is the issue. Therapy is for someone who's _crazy_.
I guess my own upbringing (which is irrelevant from a cultural perspective, I suppose) colored me differently on this. I see therapy as being on the same level as going to your family doctor -- when something is malfunctioning, go take care of it.
And honestly, I don't see a lot of characterizations of therapy as "for the crazies", except from people who say we need to fight it. That could just be because of the way my sensors are tuned, I guess.
- steveklabnik 14y agoThat sounds like a very healthy attitude, I'm glad you've managed to escape from the broader societal one. :) Try this: pay attention to the things you say, and make a note every time you say one of these things: - That's nuts! - That's so crazy. - That's retarded. - She's hysterical! (double whammy: sexist and abelist!) - Wacky! - Wow, that schedule is insane. - That code is idiotic. - You're an imbecile. - You're a lunatic. - This place is a madhouse! - He's a psycho. - What a spaz. It might be my age or my speech patterns, but I say these things a lot. Working on it. But all of these phrases being common and acceptable is part of this issue. (abelism, if you're curious. Some of these bleed into mental capacity as well as health, I figured I'd include them anyway.)
- Evbn 14y agoMany people avoid physical health doctors for the same stigma. Good on you. Spread the healthy attitude to all your friends.