Why do some people act as if having mental illnesses is a choice?

Question

I didn't choose to be this way. I didn't choose to have traumas. I didn't choose this life!

NYCQuestions1976 · Accepted Answer

Mental health issues are definitely not a choice. The way one deals with their mental health issues is definitely a choice. Many people with mental health issues are able to acknowledge their situation, generally gain control, and lead normal productive lives. Even so, some days are a piece of cake, while other days are a terrible struggle. However, they still fight on, usually with great success. Many times it's the acknowledgment that's the biggest battle, and biggest victory. It's those who ignore and/or refuse to accept their mental health issues that are the problem, and ultimately wind up being a problem for others.

genericname85 · Accepted Answer

i would say there's an argument to be made for some ammount of mental illness actually being a result of poor life choices. yeah there are some that are genetic or predisposition but there's certainly some that you can get through poor lifestyle choices.

so saying that "all mental illness is result of ones choice" that's bullshit. but so is the claim that lifestyle choices have nothing to do with mental health.

Flower7 · Accepted Answer

Because they only look at things from their own point of view and only take their own life experiences into consideration for how they feel others should behave.

jazzy34 · Accepted Answer

In short, many people are ignorant about mental illness. They don’t take time to educate themselves about it.

exitseven · Answer

it is a real thing. When people were depressed i used to think that they could just decide not to be depressed. And then I experienced it myself and saw that it is not like that at all.
Do not think that it was something that you did or that you are somehow not worthy of having a life.
We do not know each other very well but I have noticed how much you have matured in the last couple, of years. You should be proud of yourself.
I hope that you can overcome your issues.

Nik1hil · Answer

People Don't understand difference between Mental Issue and Mental Illness..

Mental Issues can be a Choice, but Mental Illness is Part of you, like a Aching Heart that's beating too, and keeping you alive, it cannot be Removed, you need to learn to Live with pain. Only choice a person has to turn of that pain is to die..

It's not fair for anyone to suffer Mental Illnesses!

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Some people are ignorant, lack empathy, education, and sometimes they just want to feel superior by making you feel less than. It's important to also remember this isn't all people and good to make sure to surround yourself with good friends and family that do understand.

msc545 · Answer

Most people are terrified of mental illness, and think that acting like it is a choice enables them to avoid it - since if it is a choice, they can then choose not to have it. Of course if they become depressed or anxious (or worse) they soon realize that it is almost always not something they escape by making a "choice". Professional help is the best way to feel better, but most people take their time accepting that, all the while suffering, unfortunately.

itsannalee · Answer

If you get some mental illness, get some professional help. Not everyone has to understand you, because our lives is our responsibility. We can’t force people.

AvaRay · Answer

Mental illness isn’t a choice n neither is surviving it.. If u think it’s optional, step aside.. Respect goes to those who live, fight, n rise, not to those who judge from comfort..

MemeSupreme · Answer

they're choosing to be ignorant so ignore them ik thats easier said than done lol but i just walk away when someone starts arguing about bc the convo is now done in bad faith

Nikki1989 · Answer

By labeling it a choice, they create a comforting illusion that they are immune because they would simply “choose” not to be ill.

Still-alive · Answer

Somebody messin with ya? lemme straighten them out lol.

anyways yeah we live in a messed up world with a lot of simple minded and unempathetic people in it. something i'd really like to see change before i leave this earth

slatyb · Answer

For the same reason they believe that sexual orientation is a choice. If they blame people, then they don't have to be sympathetic.

NordicInScandinavia · Answer

Because then it is easier to pretend it can't happen to them.

Alex-Snow · Answer

They are uneducated fools. It definitely is not a choice. HAng in there

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Maybe cause they have a mental illness as well? I believe it's a theory worth investing 💀

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Well you came to the right place. I can talk about mental illness all day. Want to compare antidepressants?

Anonymous · Answer

It depends on the kind of mental illness. Like, someone who says, they're a cat and demands to be treated as one, has a mental illness of choice!

Staximus · Answer

Because they don't know what the fuck they're talking about

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Ignorance and lack of compassion. In other words, being a righty !!!

Anonymous · Answer

because everyone is responsible for what they believe in

nawtee_me · Answer

Hello my friend, no matter what kind of day it is I am always glad to see you.

RedWine9 · Answer

Because it didn't happen to them, they are “perfectly fine.”

seeyounexttuesday · Answer

You choose to let your traumas hold you back and as an excuse not to be successful.

Anonymous · Answer

because people suck at understanding what someone else is going through.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

They fear it cause they dont understand it

Fireguy17 · Answer

They don't understand it.

Anonymous · Answer

I didn’t choose my life either

Anonymous · Answer

Because they lack compassion and empathy.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Hear, hear! 👏👏👏

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

You & me both

WhitneySnow · Answer

Agreed!

Anonymous · Answer

We all have stress

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