10 Phrases That Make Most Humans With Mental Illnesses Cringe | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
popular

10 Phrases That Make Most Humans With Mental Illnesses Cringe

Because hey, Bipolar Disorder is lit AF, right?

1285
10 Phrases That Make Most Humans With Mental Illnesses Cringe
Unsplash

Everyone struggles with some form of anxiety or depression at some point in their naturally imperfect lives. It’s a true fact that is also abused sometimes in order to downplay those who suffer with these issues, even if it's unintentional.

What many of the common men don’t get is that there is a huge population of those who have to fight themselves to get out of bed in the morning for no reason at all.

These voices are mainly unheard due to the way we collectively address mental health in comparison to physical health.

With that being said, I have compiled a list of 10 phrases that would make most gag when they hear them for the thousandth time.

1. “You’re not special... I get sad too from time to time and I still go to work... it’s called being a responsible adult.”


And I’m just very curious... if Prozac were equally on the same level as antibiotics and bed rest, what would you have to say then?

2. “Honestly, if you just came off your meds and smoked weed you would be 100% fine”

Tell me ... how did that work for you when you went cold turkey off the Lithium and Zoloft you never had to take in your life?

3. “Happiness is a choice. You just need to think positive and your depression will go away”

***the path to happiness is a choice.

4. “I’m so bipolar! I can’t decide between studying abroad in Paris or Rome this summer!”

I feel ya! I just got depressed out of nowhere for no reason and am fighting the urge to hurt myself and quit another job for the second time in one month! Bipolar disorder is such a bitch, right?!

5. “Be a man and stop bitching about your problems”

Well, the last time I checked, men have feelings too.

6. “Did you see those cuts on her arm? She is such a crazy person! Honestly, she should go see a shrink.”

Yeah, I did see them. They match mine under my sleeves but you wouldn’t call me a psycho if I kept them hidden forever, no? And would you have diagnosed her as “crazy” had she shown nothing?

7. “Well if she is showing her cuts to the world then she definitely is thirsty for attention.”

That’s like saying that a woman exposing her cleavage in a tight-laced shirt on a night out is simply asking for men to grab her boobs at free will.

8. “I’m so jealous that you have anorexia! I wish I could not eat for a day!”

And I am somewhat jealous of the fact that you wish you had the battle of fighting off nutrition at the hands of your misperceptions of your physical appearance. But hey, to each their own right?

9. “You're so Bipolar. You’re so OCD. You’re so anorexic.”

Right. Let me know when you catch a fever and I can call you fever from then on. #iamnotmyillness

10. “Nobody needs to know your business. No one wants to hear your negativity and you should keep your feelings to yourself”

This is my answer for you.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

192438
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

16186
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

458871
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

27180
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments