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Re: Do you have a mental illness? - April 21st 2009, 09:31 PM
  • Have you had a mental illness?
I voted yes. I was diagnosed with OCD about 7 months ago having suffered with it for 10 years. Nearly finished treatment now.

  • Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill?
I haven't personally faced much discrim, just mainly some people not fully understanding the nature of OCD. Although I do have friends who have faced a great deal of discrim.

  • Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness?
Quite alot actually. Treatment for my OCD has led me to have a great deal of introspection and I have learned alot about myself. Not just that but I have learned to accept OCD as being a part of me and not an object of hatred. It's who I am, and I'm quite proud of that. Having a mental illness leads me to be understanding of others' pain and has given me a lot of friends, not to mention more faith in the human race.