Mod Teto’s guide to mental illness/disorder on the Internet!
( [x] will be used as a Place holder for a mental disorder/illness)
“They don’t look like they have [x].”
You don’t get to decide what someone with [x] does and does not look like, even if you have [x]. Even if you’re a mental professional, appearance and mental health are completely different. Yes, visible failure to take care of one’s self can be a sign of poor mental health, but it doesn’t *need* to be there for [x] to still be present.
“I have [x] and we/I don’t do this.”
Everyone’s experiences are different; this includes symptoms. One person with [x] may have different behaviors, hobbies, symptoms, etc than another. This does not make their condition any less real or valid.
“They’re faking [x] for attention.”
If they want attention, you don’t have to give it to them. Fake claiming is a form of attention. If you think someone is faking a condition, block their account and move on; it’s better than taking the risk of hurting someone with [x] and making them doubt themselves.
“They’re mimicking or spreading are harmful stereotype about [x]!”
This is a valid concern. Block and report the account. (If the platform requires you to select a reason, “spam” or “misinformation” will work best) If you feel comfortable with it, tell your friends to do the same.
“They’re self diagnosing, which means they don’t have it.”
Nope! This is not true. Self ‘diagnosing’ is valid as long as you clarify it’s not a professional ‘diagnosis’. You can say “I align with many symptoms of [x]” or “I think I might have [x]”, but “I have [x]” is NOT okay to claim if you haven’t been professionally diagnosed.
NOT EVERYONE HAS THE RESOURCES TO GET PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSIS. THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT, THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MAY NOT “BELIEVE” IN IT, ETC.
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