Spot on and it’s sad that we, the patients, have to defend an illness we have no control over.

…“real” than ones that are considered “physical.” But aren’t our brains part of our physical bodies? If a mental illness is making it impossible for someone to get out of bed, to walk even short distances, and to eat properly, how is that not a physical ailment? It suggests an assumption that because someone’s pain isn’t visible, it’s not real.
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Spot on and it’s sad that we, the patients, have to defend an illness we have no control over. We have to defend ourselves because too many people still view it as a weakness, not an illness.
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Written by Lis Gal3.8K Followers
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Writer with a personal interest in Mental Health & Wellness. Writing with a mission: End the labels. Photography is my hobby, life is my passion.
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