This should be higher up in the list AND it can be extended to every belief in general about 'we' are better then 'them' because of religion/ money/ education/ the place where you live/ the colour of your socks/ etc.etc.

Huzzah, huzzah! The only thing more ridiculous than cancelling someone for a trivial offense committed years ago, is someone digging through ten years of someone else's social media in search of something to use against them.

Not widely considered normal. Considered creepy, disturbing, and exploitative among sane people.

Lot of time, the pressure to go to work come from the management side.

Being rude to anyone.

There is a special place in hell for these folks

It’s extremely sad and toxic

It should be illegal. The last thing I want is for someone to take a photo of me and end up becoming a meme or something.

Hardwork doesn't always lead to success. A lot of people that became successful through "hard work" don't usually include one thing in their success stories: the role of luck. Some of them were lucky to be born in the right place, to the right people, at the right time, happened to go to the right school, happened to make the right friends, etc. For every success story, there are thousands and millions that did the same amount of hardwork and got nowhere. The difference is, those hardworking but unsuccessful people were simply unlucky. No one knows a sure formula for success in life. It's easy to think you do when you've made it.

Including bored panda.

To me it's more using religion as an excuse (to discriminate, to question science, to explain away EVERYTHING...)

I'm going to get downvotes here, but you need to swap out Bill for Richard. Yes, Mr Gates has done some deplorable things while gaining his millions. But he has done philanthropic things that the others haven't even considered. Demonstrably tried to improve things for the rest of humanity. The others? No bathroom breaks and trains that barely run at all never mind on time. Oh, and I'm damn sure it wasn't his age that stopped him taking part in the Prick Space Race, so that's a point in his favour too. Dislike or full on loathe him all you want, but he is no longer in the same league of greed and evil as the others. (Mr Zuckerberg is in a league of his own, although he does look like he wants to be Bezos when he grows up, so...)

Sheldon was actually very true to life for a lot of smart autistic people..but he would be what we would be without adapting skills. And most of us have adapted to our environment.. But he feels rather authentic. He isn't rude or condescending - he just doesn't understand most humans. That's why he follows the rules.. hot beverages for upset humans etc.

Throwing cirarette butts WHILE protesting for for climate-change.

Best time saver, ever... (Oh, why do I put a comment here? I should not care) /s

If it's too extreme, it's often a sign of a sadistic personality, so more reason to work on that early

Finally someone who adresses this! This double standard bothers me fir a long time. Also, some women who try to be "feminists" still keep this in check. If you want equal rights for men and women, that includes the downsides too

And massively overlooked or flat out ignored on social media. Ad in the workforce. It not just something kids do on the playground.

Instamom is the stuff if nightmares. Like the recent one where she jams on the brakes to teach her kid to buckle up. Full blown narcissism in action

The world is not your enabler.

This is.tough, and I mostly agree and see where you are coming from. But getting mental help isn't always easy. A lot of doctors don't take some insurances, if any. Some people have bad reactions to a lot of psych meds. I am by no means saying, use your illness to be an asshole, but sometimes people can't get the help they need.

I have to say, I respect ANYONE willing to look at themselves and to work on things that are not functioning well. Be it of organic reasons or learned behavior, you have my respect. Mental health issues are still a huge stigma and embracing a path to bring a better you takes an amazing amount of courage and conviction.

It was so hard getting my treatment set up...mentally and physically I was drained while my personal and business relationships were in jeopardy it wasnt a gudd time for me and as I continue to gain control of my life and momentum to go forward I was able to step outside myself get the help I needed

This is both "get over yourself" and "good for you." This one falls in line with the aforementioned honest/rude/etc. This 'shut up and get help' is easier said than done. Healthcare disparities...ever heard of 'em?

Undiagnosed ADHD and/or ASD in adults, is often misdiagnosed as BPD or Bi-Polar This happens to people are neurodiverse but have no idea they are and have lived their whole lives believing they are neurotypical (and failing it at if miserably). Over time this takes its toll and mental health issues start to arise as a result. Overtime this can lead to a breakdown when the misdiagnosis happens (due to the symptoms of both bring fairly similar when it's reached crisis point). So, I'd hazard a guess that many badly behaved people who "can't help it" because of their BPD/BP, are actually adults with u diagnosed ADHD and/or ASD, who have reached crisis point and now remain there due to their misdiagnosis, henbebehaviours

Actually some mental illness would explain someone being an a-hole, however most that have that certain mental illness would not actually use it as an excuse.

I have ADHD and pretty young I learned that it is not to be used as an excuse. It is a reason but not an excuse (there is a difference and its your attitude. Obviously its different for each situation as to what counts as using it as an excuse/reason and idk how ot explain it). People who use their mental illness/disorder as an excuse put a bad rep on the rest of us which makes it harder for people to take us seriously when our mental illness/disorder is an actual reason and they think we're using it as an excuse.

THIS times a thousand. I know folks who'll say, "Oh, sorry, that's my bipolar talking," and I (with my MD) think, "No, that's you being a twit, and you're not bipolar, you don't meet the diagnostic criteria by a country mile."

Yes, I see it with parents that have kids with ADHD, autism and such. Lots of them blame everything there kid does wrong on there disorder. My son has autism he knows it is wrong to hurt other people or animals. Having a mental disorder doesnt mean you're allowed to be a ass. I seen this soo much at my sons school. Parents that just said. "He cant help it, he has ADHD" Well bullshit lady. You just dont wanna deal with it...

Don't generalize. Every case is different.

I get the point, but not everyone has access to and money for therapy and medication.

It is not an excuse, but it can be a mitigating factor. The world is hard and overwhelming for me. That’s why I seem lazy, and why sometimes things get too much and I just break down.

People use "physical" illness as an excuse all the time. What's the difference?

*** standing ovation *** I believe I have mild ADHD and possibly functional OCD...I use it to my advantage I can go from zero to sixty in a split second (think normal office visit turned into cardiac arrest) and I'm constantly correcting mistakes because I check and double check my work constantly...I believe it makes me a better caregiver:D

It depends on the illness & the severity of it.

Confusing explanations with excuses. Telling "why" is an explanation, not an excuse.

I don't agree with this. It's quite assumptive that those with a mental condition of any sorts should have all the answers be able to just deal with it, or have the help at hand right away. It can take a long time to receive help and not everyone has the financial means to access the right kind of therapy for themselves. When someone is trying to relate/explain what they feel is going on with them they're just letting you know so you're aware. That's all. It's not them "making excuses". The same mental condition can be different person to person. Just because you're dealing with it fine, doesn't mean the next person is. What's more annoying are the people saying they have mental disorders to be quirky or trying to instill fear, which could be what you're referring to. But those with real disorders are usually aware and ashamed of their bad behaviour.

People have to take responsibility for their actions. There is no other way to be. I have seen people be assholes when they think they can get away with it, but be all sweetness and light if they need to be.

Not everybody can get help that's needed. Don't agree f**k off.

The thing that I find insufferable is the sheer number of people who adopt the idea of a mental or physical illness because they think it makes them somehow edgy or fascinating, or as a reason to behave like they're "special". "It's too long to read because of my ADHD"; "I can't deal with this because of my PTSD"; "That picture is playing havoc with my OCD"; "clowns are terrifying"; "I'm deathly allergic to gluten/nuts/dairy/whatever you're currently enjoying" There are people who genuinely suffer from those things, and they usually do it in silence, not announce it at every opportunity, so can the crap and go away.

I used to know someone who would use "I suffer from Asperger's" everytime she would do something wrong as an excuse 😂

I totally agree. I have my demons but I'm not an asshat because of them. Get help and learn coping skills so you can stop using people as your punching bag.

Help is not that easy to come by. Having to get through, jumping through every ones different hoops to convince them that this IS AN ISSUE for you, only for them to tell you to, Go see you GP, I wand Blood AND Urine tests, Bring me the results and "WE" will discuss IF WE feel you need to see someone.. Then there are the Medico's, " Good morning Mrs ### What can I GIVE you today? OR What tablets do YOU want ME to write up for you.. Very condescending, Unwarranted and demeaning,

Agree. I've got a few myself and, due to numerous misdiagnoses, I developed additional problems because of inappropriate medications. I've used my mental disorders as an excuse in so far as warning others I'm having a bad day, don't expect much, bla, bla. But as an a-hole excuse? Never.

THIS!

Ther 's a point in life when you have to make your own decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences. Can't blame Mom and Dad forever

Who are you to say how a specific individual deals with their specific mental illness....SMH

Not sure where this is being enabled. Almost everywhere in the mainstream media and social media it says that if you did something bad (violent or bigoted) you must be mentally ill. Never mind that people with mental illnesses are more likely to be victim of violence than perpetrators. The only other stuff i occasionally see are awareness raising posts asking people to have some empathy (NOT excusing any bad behaviour) for people with specific conditions.

I have a friend who has all the tools, but refuses to use them. I just can't with her anymore. Thought she was going to get me kicked out of a concert.

Oh, thanks. My child now adult, all of her therapists enabled her. Never gave tools to handle things and not use her, very real mental health issues, as a crutch /defense.

Eating disorder can definetly have an excuse for a lot of things actually.

Yeah it does muck things up doesn't it? And yes the world is your enabler because it's a very strong influencer.