Has anyone else noticed this?

[OldBaldy1701E]

So, every time that I have to explain/describe/refer to my health issues, people seem like they do not believe me. I have discovered that some of this is because I can go into details about the issue and how it affects me. I can go into potential causes and possible side effects. Why? Because I am sick and only a freaking idiot would have an affliction and decide, "Well, I don't want to know about this thing that is going to ruin my entire life and destroy me in every way. I'd rather just enjoy the ride with my eyes closed!" I am sorry that most people think 'Me hurts' is enough to go on. The idea that someone who might actually be worried about what is going on in their lives and wants to learn as much as they can about it is trying to lie or being a insufferable prick because they 'know it all' (which I have never said or indicated at any time) is, in my opinion, partly why we are in the social situation we are in today. The day I see intelligence treated as a negative is the day I cannot deny our country is completely failing, if not already failed. And, I see it every single day.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. " intelligence treated as a negative "

That's what psychologists do, and what the profession has taught other professions to do, and that extends into marketing, advertising, cinema. THEY are above you, and you are an insignificant worker bee whose sole purpose is to work, produce, and give your money, praise, and respect to them. Power and control doesn't only exist in politics.

[OldBaldy1701E]

2. Hear Freaking Hear!! (n/t)

[KarenS]

3. As someone with a chronic illness,,, I agree with you 100% n/t

[OldBaldy1701E]

4. It's maddening, isn't it?

And, to think that I always figured my mental illnesses would be what drove me into insanity!