Studies: now that's a commendable rebuttal. I like that.
OK, I've skimmed these, let's take some quotes.
"People with lived experience of a mental illness commonly report feeling devalued, dismissed, and dehumanized by many of the health professionals with whom they come into contact"
People who have such problems too easily perceive slights that may not be there. I know this, I have to compensate for it. It's too easy to get hurt.
"On the other, they [people with serious mental illness] are challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that result from misconceptions about mental illness"
And I just don't find this. Bar a few idiots, never have. I find people kind and considerate.
"As a result of both, people with mental illness are robbed of the opportunities that define a quality life: good jobs, safe housing, satisfactory health care, and affiliation with a diverse group of people"
Quite, but that loss in my case is not down to stigma or discrimination by others but my own shortcomings caused by the problems:
I don't have a good job, I haven't been able to work for months. That's not discrimination, that's because I'm unwell and just couldn't.
A while back I got so far behind with the rent (because I couldn't work) the landlord had every right to throw me out. That he didn't only reflected on his decency and trust in me, but for that I'd quite likely be on the streets.
This "affiliation with a diverse group of people" - I don't have that because, fuck, guess why? And loneliness is a terrible thing. I've had few partners in my life, guess again why? It's not because they discriminated against me, it's because I'm not 'normal' to be around (though getting better, thanks for asking). It's not discrimination, it's them picking the more suitable partner. And I just can't blame them!
Does that make sense?
Anyway, since I've read yours, please read mine. You sound like you do actual research, but unfortunately this nastiness is my life.
OK, I've skimmed these, let's take some quotes.
"People with lived experience of a mental illness commonly report feeling devalued, dismissed, and dehumanized by many of the health professionals with whom they come into contact"
People who have such problems too easily perceive slights that may not be there. I know this, I have to compensate for it. It's too easy to get hurt.
"On the other, they [people with serious mental illness] are challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that result from misconceptions about mental illness"
And I just don't find this. Bar a few idiots, never have. I find people kind and considerate.
"As a result of both, people with mental illness are robbed of the opportunities that define a quality life: good jobs, safe housing, satisfactory health care, and affiliation with a diverse group of people"
Quite, but that loss in my case is not down to stigma or discrimination by others but my own shortcomings caused by the problems:
I don't have a good job, I haven't been able to work for months. That's not discrimination, that's because I'm unwell and just couldn't.
A while back I got so far behind with the rent (because I couldn't work) the landlord had every right to throw me out. That he didn't only reflected on his decency and trust in me, but for that I'd quite likely be on the streets.
This "affiliation with a diverse group of people" - I don't have that because, fuck, guess why? And loneliness is a terrible thing. I've had few partners in my life, guess again why? It's not because they discriminated against me, it's because I'm not 'normal' to be around (though getting better, thanks for asking). It's not discrimination, it's them picking the more suitable partner. And I just can't blame them!
Does that make sense?
Anyway, since I've read yours, please read mine. You sound like you do actual research, but unfortunately this nastiness is my life.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19767632
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19767742
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19767906