I would say in general, no, the average person in our not-so-great society doesn't count mental illness for anything, regardless of severity or what you do behind the scenes to fight it and appear normal for their ungrateful asses. Additionally consider that many mental illnesses are not "illnesses," "diseases," or "disabilities," rather you just happen to think differently than the cookie-cutter person. Some mental "illnesses" are labeled as such to dis-empower you, to make you feel lesser than the normie, to feel like something is inherently wrong with you. Not saying many disorders are difficult to live with, and some make life very, very hard, but keep in mind that not only are you worth more than anyone's patronizing eyerolls, but are also worth more than their sympathy.
Does mental illness count for anything
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I would say in general, no, the average person in our not-so-great society doesn't count mental illness for anything, regardless of severity or what you do behind the scenes to fight it and appear normal for their ungrateful asses. Additionally consider that many mental illnesses are not "illnesses," "diseases," or "disabilities," rather you just happen to think differently than the cookie-cutter person. Some mental "illnesses" are labeled as such to dis-empower you, to make you feel lesser than the normie, to feel like something is inherently wrong with you. Not saying many disorders are difficult to live with, and some make life very, very hard, but keep in mind that not only are you worth more than anyone's patronizing eyerolls, but are also worth more than their sympathy.