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Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I don't need a credible argument - I have an opinion - that is based on some experience! I wonder how many of those having sarcastic little digs have any experience of their own! People have different experiences - and my opinions are based on mine! There is no right or wrong in this! Some people just like to think that those who think differently are wrong! I expressed an honest opinion - just because it wasn't a popular one - does not justify the aggressive response from some!

Your opinion is somewhat handicapped though. You said you worked on wards with alcoholics. That's bound to turn anyone sour, understandably so, cleaning up piss and taking abuse from them.

It's an opinion clouded by your profession. And as the topic title asks are they illneses/diseases, and they are, opinions need not apply.

Also, your posts I notice got slightly more compassionate as they went along. Your initial 'opinion' was misguided to say the least :

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I am inclined to view both anorexia and alcoholism - as the self-indulgent behaviour of needy people! Not very sympathic towards either!

Very vague, cruel, sweeping statement that people were obviously going to have issue with.