Stigma

Hey there @Eden1919

That is very disappointing to hear, especially from people that are working in the health sector! I agree, they are such outdated views and it makes me feel very frustrated that people in the mental health sector aren't properly informed about things like this because they are so important.

I feel you on not wanting to speak up too much because you didn't know some of them very well, but if you feel comfortable with sharing your experiences next time it might be beneficial to inform them so that they are aware of how it actually does impact people and it would be coming straight from someone that actually experiences it. It can be really difficult to speak up about our mental health, especially in front of others that we don't know very well.

Thank you for sharing how this made you feel,

I am also hoping for a more hopeful future with people being more properly informed about how these outdated views can be hurtful to those experiencing similar situations.

Sending hugs,

Amber22

@Eden1919 wow clearly they have no idea about BPD or psychosis. So sad to see that these nurses have the knowledge of a random Facebook keyboard warrior.

while people with BPD and psychosis do have problematic behaviours, they still have empathy and the ability to regret their actions. we all know serial killers are sociopaths and psychopaths.

I dont have any of those conditions but if I did that would have really hurt me badly. Heck just hearing about it makes me mad as hell.

what do you think you should do?

I guess you could use it as an opportunity to enlighten them and educate them.

ball is in your court. It’s not a dealbreaker. But I wouldn’t lay down and take that BS in the future. I would be correcting them at minimum.

@amber22 Agree. Just proves that the stigma and discrimination in health care is real. It needs change.

Sad isn’t it @Gwynn

I think most famous people have narcissistic tendencies and are more than happy to use a diagnosis if it gives them money and fame.

It’s total BS. These celebs pretend to be good people but they work for the worst kind of companies which promote slave labour and commit missive human rights violations. It’s about time that Hollywood got called out in their own BS.

"without any cause" is a pretty shallow analysis. That's what strikes me the most. I haven't seen the movie, though.