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Hey Pandas, What’s A Stereotype About Mental Illness You Can’t Stand?

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For example, the stereotype that people with Autism are automatically “gifted” is so annoying to me. Yes, we have strengths and weaknesses but literally everyone does. Autism or not. There’s a lot of downsides to autism people don’t realize. For example I’m extremely sensitive to smells and lights for example, my moms dog put his face up to mine and he smelled so bad I puked twice!

Another one that makes me angry is depression stereotypes. Depression isn’t quirky or an aesthetic and I wish more people took it seriously. It’s so much more then being sad 24/7 -_-

Telling people with depression to just “stop being sad and appreciate the good things in life” does. not. help. them. Enough about my anger though.

Share your struggles, break the stereotypes, spit in the face of ableist people >:D!

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#1

Depression just makes you sad all the time

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10points

Has sold soul for corn chip

DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago

Exactly. You can function and seem like everyone else while there is a battle waging war inside you. I can speak of it from experience.

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#2

Depression: My friend told me that maybe if I just tried harder…

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Inflatablelover

Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

How about you try harder to understand me and what I'm dealing with.

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#3

the fact that people think manic episodes is just being super happy and energetic. more damage can happen in manic episodes than depressive episodes.

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10points

#4

That people with schizophrenia are murdering psychopaths if they are off their meds.

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9points

Psychopathic Shark

Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

The only ones who MAY try to hurt others are paranoid.

3points

#5

"Extroverts can't have social anxiety."
I am an extrovert who suffers from social anxiety. I am scared to talk to people but really want to be out there facing my fears. I had never heard of an extrovert with social anxiety, so I just assumed I was an introvert that didn't fit in with anyone. Once I figured it out though, I searched it up and found people with very similar feelings to mine. The fact that extroverts can have social anxiety is just something I wish was brought to light more.

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8points

Mr. Clean 2 years ago

same!

4points

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#6

You have anxiety? So why don't you just do it? That's the only way you'll get over your fears.

Really Linda? Last time I checked, that's not how anxiety works.

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7points

DennyS (denzoren)

Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

How do you "just do" worrying about every little thing that can go wrong in your life? There's no way to "just do" if you don't know what you're supposed to do because you don't know what bad thing you're going to face or there may not be anything bad to face at all.

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#7

Autism is a developmental disorder, not a mental disorder. But I completely agree with you. Not every person is the same and some struggle more than others.

For me, it's the stereotype that people with bipolar disorder are always violent.

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7points

Terilee Bruyere

Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

Bipolar does not equal violence.

4points

#8

People who act like the child has autism hearing loss and say stupid stuff "HE LOOKS NORMAL " GIVE HIM SOME COFFEE HELL OUT GROW IT

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7points

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#9

“If you don’t wanna go, just say so. Don’t hide behind social anxiety there’s no such thing.” As well as: “you don’t need all that medication. Pray about it.”

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6points

DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago

My goodness, yes! Social anxiety isn't me just not wanting to go somewhere. It's me wanting to go but my brain telling me 1000 reasons why I shouldn't and why I'd be an embarrassment and yes that group of people standing over there is laughing at you.

7points

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#10

That anxiety only makes you nervous all the time. Yes, that is a good chunk of it, but there's so much more to it as well.

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Ellis Tamura 2 years ago

YES. Anxiety is so much more than fear. Over-stimulation, tiredness and more!

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#11

When you're depressed, you don't betrote your thoughts...
Your thoughts control you and I really wish more people would understand this

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4points

#12

Depression/Anxiety - “but you look/sound good…”. Sure. I know how to fake it, and I feel like I should try to be pleasant other than exposing the overwhelming feelings that grip every inch of my being. And I’m still able to function…just not very well. So when I ‘seem’ put together, it’s because I’m working hard to connect with you and keep you in my life.

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4points

Nemo 2 years ago

People who don't know the difference between being okay and a having a good day are the worst. I can be okay today and a hot mess the rest of the week. If you see me on that one good day it doesn't mean I'm suddenly cured

2points

#13

If you look happy you are happy

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Brenda 2 years ago

Not really

-3points

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#14

We are "Faking it" "Begging for attention" "Just some tik tok teen

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Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

I wish. That would be so much easier to deal with.

4points

blakes_in_trees 1 year ago

this. i have such bad imposter syndrome and then i remember, wait, i've been spending month after month wishing this would just go away....there's nothing fake about the kind of torture we're going through

1point

Keller Worthen 2 years ago

As someone who has ADHD, anxiety, depression, memory issues and more, I get told a lot that I'm just faking it.

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#15

That OCD makes you sort everything by color

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2points

Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

Yes you may want to check to make sure the stove is turned off 20 times but it can also be excessive thoughts about something that take hold of your mind and you can't get rid of them. Some of these thoughts can be really weird.

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#16

That all people with depression are sad, and that autism is caused by vaccines and can be cured and that everyone with autism is the same

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starsailor (they/he)

Random person 2 years ago

We were talking about autism speaks in my leadership class at school once, and seeing all of that as an autistic person made me want to throw my computer out the window. It was really triggering for me.

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#17

The stereotype that all mentally ill people have the same illness. We all have either depression, schizophrenia, or bi polar.

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2points

Mickipickie 2 years ago

I know, right? The DSM is how many inches thick now? That's a lot of mental illness.

4points

#18

"Everyone has some sort of mental illness." No, they don't. 😑😡

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2points

StarlightPanda!

foofoofloofy 2 years ago

I wish I was one of the people who didn't.

1point

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#19

That anxiety means that humans give you anxiety and your an introvert

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#20

I hate that once the label is in, you'll never get it off again. I suffered from Psychosis and PTSD when I first started learnt drive and because I sometimes had hallucinations, I was put on a medical license. This meant I had to renew it every year instead of every ten.

Well, I've now been hallucination free for the last 12 years, I'm on no meds and my GP has given me the all-clear every time I've asked them about driving. Will the DVLA take me off the medical licence though? Will they f**k.

Final score:

1point

The_Nicest_Misanthrope

Teresa Stabler 2 years ago

Being cautious is understandable in certain circumstances but you have to allow people to improve. You can't hold them back because of something that happened in the past.

1point

#21

"Wait.... you are depressed? But I thought you have ADHD?" YES Jay I have both I go from hyper to sad sometimes get over it I have a happy personality with a sad soul ,he then told me " That can't be right they would cancel each other out"

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1point

therouguecommentor

blakes_in_trees 1 year ago

YES! i have undiagnosed adhd and it always just gets brushed off cause i have depression or blamed on my anxiety. i've also been told i'm "collecting" mental illnesses.... like no. just no.

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#22

that having depression is just being sad. like if someone "roasts" you. please burn yourself.

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#23

That addiction is somehow a choice, a matter of willpower.

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#24

YOU KNOW HE/SHE CAN MURDER YOU. Bro give him space like let him live dude what wrong with u

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PennilessPsychopath

Valentino (they/it/he/xe) 2 years ago

Anyone can murder someone, Richard, it doesn't matter what mental issue they are diagnosed with

3points

#25

That people with autism are stupid. I personally think the people who think people with autism are stupid are the real ones who are stupid. My cousin has autism and he is smarter than me, he is in fourth grade!

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1point

Charles Talicska

blakes_in_trees 1 year ago

i'm friends with quite a few autistic people...one just got admitted (after applying and working really hard) to a really amazing art school, and the other's taking honors and ap classes. there's nothing stupid about either of them, let me be the first to say.

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#26

With anxiety, you are always scared. With OCD everything has to be perfect and neatly ordered. ADHD people are lazy.

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Artistic Cat (he him)

blakes_in_trees 1 year ago

the first and last ones....i'm not always scared but if i get triggered or i have an anxiety attack...well no s**t im gonna be scared. and i try so so so hard to get things done as much as i can, but some days are just not those days. and it's not my fault.

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#27

seeing people react like it's contagious, same for people with disabilities.

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#28

That you can just smile and your depression will be gone. We can't just brush off or forget anxiety and can't just choose to not be depressed or suicidal

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#29

"People with ADHD are just fine, they don't have any mental illness they are just more creative and active."
WRONG! Do you know how HARD it is to concentrate on something for me? Even if I'm on meds. (yes I have adhd.) It is a serious mental illness.

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blakes_in_trees 1 year ago

YES. THAT'S WHAT MY PARENTS KEEP TELLING ME. LIKE. NOOOO

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#30

That people with OCD simply like everything organized. People rarely talk about constantly checking thinks, annoying frequent thoughts, irrational fear of contamination, horrific thoughts of losing control, etc.

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Stephanie Adamson 2 years ago

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#31

Anxiety is stomach aches. Sure, my stomach hurts, but I get so stressed out I can hardly think, let alone go to school for HOURS without being able to use distractions such as music or putty.

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Mega Gay 🇺🇦 (Submission author) 2 years ago

Also, I have to fake it and then go to the bathroom to have an episode if I'm in class. Not fun

1point

#32

ADHD: It's just being hyper and UwU quirky like honey I put things off to the point that I am struggling to get schoolwork done. I have to take meds in the morning and a booster pill to help me get work done. Sometimes, even on meds, I *physically* cannot do something. I get pretty painful tics too.

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0points

Valentino (they/it/he/xe)

blakes_in_trees 1 year ago

i hate when people like fetishize it like i've been sitting on the computer doing nothing for hours even though i was looking forward to taking care of myself today cause i have the house to myself and nothing to do. i had so many ideas for fun stuff to do. and here i am doom scrolling, no matter how much i wish i wasn't. i can't concentrate on anything and i don't have the energy today.

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#33

Thinking Tourette syndrome can be stopped if you "just try harder" it is not something you can start and stop on demand!

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#34

Being bipolar is NOT laughing and crying at the same time! It is an emotional rollercoaster.

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#35

You’re not depressed, you’re just lazy.

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Basil Adler! (he/him)

Hii! My name is Basil :D! I use He/Him pronouns and a few neos but I won’t list them here. I’m trans, chubby n gay :]. I’m autistic too so uhm please be nice. My avatar was drawn by eggsoupery on Twitter! Oh and a I’m a minor so don’t be weird! Even if I make lots of sex jokes. (If u couldn’t tell, I’m an irl of Basil from OMORI)!! FAT ≠ UGLY !! Trans rights are human rights! If you are a transphobe I WILL use your skin to make a cool ass binder. This is a threat

Hii! My name is Basil :D! I use He/Him pronouns and a few neos but I won’t list them here. I’m trans, chubby n gay :]. I’m autistic too so uhm please be nice. My avatar was drawn by eggsoupery on Twitter! Oh and a I’m a minor so don’t be weird! Even if I make lots of sex jokes. (If u couldn’t tell, I’m an irl of Basil from OMORI)!! FAT ≠ UGLY !! Trans rights are human rights! If you are a transphobe I WILL use your skin to make a cool ass binder. This is a threat

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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