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Jan 23, 2015 11 years ago
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Why do ya'll hate mentally ill, trans and nonbinary folk?

Jan 24, 2015 11 years ago
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Who is y'all referring to? In my past experience I have found that many folks on Subeta are very accepting of different kinds of people. I have never seen anyone openly hate on someone here.

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Jan 24, 2015 11 years ago
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Let me rephrase that, then.

Why do ya'll ignore non-binary folk and mentally ill people with anything other than just depression and anxiety?

Jan 24, 2015 11 years ago
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"Y'all"?

You can't mean everyone.

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Jan 24, 2015 11 years ago
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I do, actually.

I've yet to see one person on this website to support us nonbinary folk, and I haven't seen one person support anyone with anything other than basic depression.

If I were to make a separate thread, explaining how I can't feel sympathy or empathy, and on occasion have violent/homicidal urges because of my ASPD, do you think people would try and help me, or would they call me a sociopath or tell me I'm a monster?

If I told people I need constant attention because of my BPD, or I'll have a breakdown and attempt suicide, how many people do you think would call me manipulative and cruel rather than understanding that this is literally something I cannot control?

If I told people that I have about five people currently living in my head and occasionally they are in control of this body rather than me, because of my DID, how many people would call me crazy?

I could go on.

Jan 25, 2015 11 years ago
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Well I have borderline personality disorder and I suffer of PTSD and I have violence issue. I'm not non-binary but I support every gender/non-gender/thing etc.

And well, I think that we are a lot of folks open-minded and caring here. "Issues & Advice" is full of people with all kind of trouble and I've yet to find someone rude.

Saying "everyone doesn't understand/care" is rude tho.

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Jan 25, 2015 11 years ago
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When I've been abused, raped, and almost killed because of my mental illnesses, I think I'm allowed to be a little rude.

Jan 25, 2015 11 years ago
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I'm not trying to prove anything to you. But we are a lot of people willing to listen to you (or someone else) even if it's just ranting about something.

If you take a peek at the forum, you can see some people with "common path". Peharps you could share stories, try stuff to feel better or just learn about someone else.

All I'm saying is that you're not alone :)?

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Jan 29, 2015 11 years ago
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You're starting off really aggressively, accusing an entire group of people about not caring without really giving anyone a chance to. People do care, but it can be a little hard to sympathize when someone's holding you accountable for something that hasn't even happened yet.

I understand how frustrating it can be wanting to talk, wanting to be heard, and worrying that your words will fall on deaf ears. It can be terrifying, feeling unsupported and alone. Trust me when I tell you: You aren't. Maybe not everyone here will be able to relate to exactly what you're going through, but that doesn't mean we're unwilling to listen to what you have to say - you just have to give us the chance to, first.

From what you've already told us, it sounds like you have a great deal weighing on you, and that can't be easy for you to cope with. Are you seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist? If not, I would recommend you look into it. I only say this because I truly believe they would be able to offer you a much better foundation of support than an internet forum ever could. It's not that I don't think we can help you any, but rather that they are more well equipped and professionally trained to handle situations such as yours.

That all being said, I do believe that no matter what, at the end of the day, you are to be held accountable for your own actions. Part of coping with mental illness is trying to regain control. If you simply write off your actions as something you cannot control, you're letting your illness win. Fight, every day, to have power over yourself. Take responsibility, and learn from your mistakes. Do not let it control you.

And yes, I do realize this is a serious case of "easier said than done", but I wouldn't be saying it if I didn't know from my own personal experience. Hell, I still have trouble with this myself. I still let my own mental illnesses take over and drag me down to hell with them - the difference is I don't blame anyone but myself for that. I know it happens because I choose the easy path, I quit fighting, and stop caring about myself. I let it control me, rather than try and control it.

Those of us who suffer from mental illnesses are faced with disadvantages not everyone has to deal with; but we need to remember to keep fighting them, every day - and not just for ourselves, but also for the people who love us. What we often forget, however, is that we don't have to do it alone.

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