Mental Illness and Abuse

Statistically mental illness and domestic violence do not occur at a higher rate than the general population. Better resources are needed regardless of sexuality. My friend committed suicide not even two months ago and she was heteronormative. Additionally nearly all of my hetero and gay friends are on some sort of medication be it for anxiety or depression. Resources are limited for us all to be honest. Before my friend committed suicide that's the one thing she was complaining about...A lack of resources of those with mental illness. PS I wish the medic establishment would come up with a better term. "Mental illness" sounds downright archaic.

On another note I dated a girl with Borderline Personality Disorder (another term that needs a ew name) and I can certainly relate to the turmoil it causes. I'm sorry to hear about your abusive situation. A lot of emotional and psychological manipulation was involved in my situation. No physical abuse though but it was 3 and 1/2 years of horrible ups and downs.

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