Melissa James70 said:So, I was listening to this psychiatrist explain their job the other day. They actually said that psychiatrists only deal with people who have mental disorders. Honestly? That’s just not true—or at least, it’s a massive oversimplification. Not everyone walking into a clinic is there because they're "disordered." Sometimes it's just about life stress, burnout, or navigating some heavy stuff. It’s a pretty narrow way to look at the whole field.
Look, I just don't get the obsession with political correctness. It feels like we're overcomplicating everything. If you have a cold, you're sick. Period. You don't say you're "partially sick" just because your vision is fine and you can still technically function. That sounds ridiculous. Just call it what it is.
Why is it that seeing a psychiatrist or a psychologist is still treated like some kind of social disgrace? Honestly, that stigma is the real pathology right there. It’s funny—in this country, we think it's perfectly normal to struggle with high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, or obesity, even though most of those are things people can actually influence or even prevent. You'll meet some "tough guy" who'll brag about having a heart attack like it’s a badge of honor. But when it comes to mental health? Suddenly everyone’s acting like it's a secret to be ashamed of. Meanwhile, half of all prescriptions being handed out are for psychiatric disorders. If you're asking me why it's like this, just look at a map and see where we are. Who knows if it'll ever change?