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Originally Posted by angus58

Oh really, well maybe that's just you who considers it a stigma, or other narrow minded, intellectually inept people who don't realise that mental illness is a fact of life for many people, and getting the right treatment is as crucial as getting the right treatment for a physical illness. So God knows why you would think it is still a stigma in this day and age Such an ignorant view doesn't cut it these days.

Why would anyone want to remain in a state of deep depression when there are treatments that can help you cope with your feelings of hopelessness and misery. I have no problem admitting that I have been clinically depressed and even had suicidal thoughts at my lowest ebb, and I have recognised that I needed intervention and got help to cope. I have mastered strategies to cope now, and uppermost is always the knowledge that depression is an inward illness that damages the very essence of self. You know what they say, what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger.

To be fair, you're pretty narrow minded to say stigma doesn't exist. And you make getting help sound as easy as going for a check up. You really have some pretty warped and stiff views.
Have you taken into account that some families don't want to know if they find out you're mentally ill? It's not all lovey dovey and support. Families deal with it in all sorts of different ways and sometimes it's to push the 'bad seed' so to say, away. Which pushes people closer to the point of no return. I've seen your type before, the over bearing know it all type who thinks everything can be solved by just doing. You also presume loads, hope nobody has ever taken your 'advice'.