Books with characters with mental illnesses are scary and help grow the stigma about mental illness.
My mother was extremely ill with a mental illness. I saw my thoughts and behaviors mimicking hers--all the way to suicide attempts. She died by suicide.
It took me a long time to figure out it wasn't inevitable that I would turn into her. She died at 45. I'm 70 with a great life of stability.
I agree. Books, movies, and TV shows have done so much damage. I'm so sorry about your mom, but I'm glad you are still here fighting despite her example.
Books with characters with mental illnesses are scary and help grow the stigma about mental illness.
My mother was extremely ill with a mental illness. I saw my thoughts and behaviors mimicking hers--all the way to suicide attempts. She died by suicide.
It took me a long time to figure out it wasn't inevitable that I would turn into her. She died at 45. I'm 70 with a great life of stability.
I agree. Books, movies, and TV shows have done so much damage. I'm so sorry about your mom, but I'm glad you are still here fighting despite her example.