I think a whole lot of people, especially young people, going through normal life changes and experiences convince themselves that they have mental problems that they don't. Many more older people, are looking for an excuse for not taking responsibility for their own actions and lives, so they blame every problem they have on a mental disorder they don't have.
And worst of all the medical community, especially in the US, are lazy pill pushers who don't take the time or effort to actually help their patients, just push pills the pharmaceutical companies pay them to push..
Of course, their are legitimate illnesses, but I don't believe they are nearly as widespread and common as most believe.
To everyone who does not believe in mental disorders...
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I think a whole lot of people, especially young people, going through normal life changes and experiences convince themselves that they have mental problems that they don't. Many more older people, are looking for an excuse for not taking responsibility for their own actions and lives, so they blame every problem they have on a mental disorder they don't have.
And worst of all the medical community, especially in the US, are lazy pill pushers who don't take the time or effort to actually help their patients, just push pills the pharmaceutical companies pay them to push..
Of course, their are legitimate illnesses, but I don't believe they are nearly as widespread and common as most believe.