Why is mental illness "Cute"?

People cope with stuff in all sorts of ways. Some people will take intimidating things and down play it so it seems more harmless.

You're not breaking apart at the seams! You're just acting like a fussy child!

You're not starving yourself! You're just a picky eater who is stubborn!

You don't harm yourself on purpose! You're just super clumsy!

They're afraid of/don't know how to start facing difficult situations. If I tell my mom that after a near-death experience that left me disabled I really need to talk to someone and get back on meds she'll tell me I'm

  • bored/have nothing to do. I should try some new hobbies to keep me entertained. Do I want a puzzle?

  • not having thoughts I used to have when I was diagnosed with an eating disorder 12 years go, I just need a new wardrobe!

  • the nightmares and insomnia aren't that bad (I'm typing this at 3:41am), sometimes I nap during the day!

She's adamant I'm "getting better every day" and "we're going to be fine" because I scared the shit out of her and she wants me to get better so I should just get better

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