06-01-2013, 08:59 AM
Defining 'mentally ill' as being in a state of which you could harm yourself is a bit difficult. Having Type 1 Diabetes, if my blood sugar goes low, I certainly am a danger to myself. I have a tendency to pick up knives and try to cut things up (been to A&E a few times). Does that make me mentally ill for that period? I am very likely (if unsupervised) to hurt myself.
In regards to what Billy said earlier:
'i can't comprehend how people can fall so hard or so deep they can't stand up afterwards.'
I've seen people who you could understand wouldn't be OK after their experiences. It's an unfortunate reality that if you grow up in an abusive family, you're more likely to fall into substance abuse, rape, and other such events. A mixture of these almost always leaves a mark on a person.
Anyway, I don't see a problem with the word disabled. While standing at the entrance to the busiest rollercoaster in Disneyworld, and having an immediate entry pass due to my medical equipment, my dad thanked me for being the defective, disabled child. We have a darker sense of humour. It's all in the intentions of the speaker, no? :-P
In regards to what Billy said earlier:
'i can't comprehend how people can fall so hard or so deep they can't stand up afterwards.'
I've seen people who you could understand wouldn't be OK after their experiences. It's an unfortunate reality that if you grow up in an abusive family, you're more likely to fall into substance abuse, rape, and other such events. A mixture of these almost always leaves a mark on a person.
Anyway, I don't see a problem with the word disabled. While standing at the entrance to the busiest rollercoaster in Disneyworld, and having an immediate entry pass due to my medical equipment, my dad thanked me for being the defective, disabled child. We have a darker sense of humour. It's all in the intentions of the speaker, no? :-P
- Amy
(You wouldn't be surprised to know my parents did not christen me UnicornRainbowCake.)
(You wouldn't be surprised to know my parents did not christen me UnicornRainbowCake.)