Mental Health Support

I would never argue even for a second that we can't seek freedom from discrimination because we have issues. I feel extremely strongly that we SHOULD seek freedom from such discrimination. Where the danger lies to me is in identifying too closely with groups in which there is absolutely nothing wrong or where ther is no hope of recovery. I don't agree entirely with your comparison to the disabled because many of the disabled are permanently disabled, people with quadriplegia or down syndrome have little hope in the short term of getting better. The danger to me is in identifying so closely with these groups that you get into the mentality that your own label is permanent. Certainly we should fight with all our might not to be discriminated against for suffering from depression. But there is a danger in falling into the trap of thinking I'm now permanently depressed, there is no hope.

Is it clearer what my point is now or does it sound like I'm saying the same thing?