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 Today someone I had great respect for said something that disappointed me. They used the term "crazy," accompanied by two different medications used for depression, and then laughed because the word crazy could be used both ways. We had a new-hire meeting and, despite my objections, we are moving forward. My coworker talks about me behind my back every time I leave the room, yet says I need to speak up if I have an issue? There are so many double standards. I met with another manager in my department because I was so upset and didn't know what else to do. I feel so unheard. I have spent several months explaining myself and why I am having a difficult time with this, with promises for change, and nothing has changed other than me feeling less supported and more isolated. My daughter left school early because of a panic attack. I got a call from the school letting me know she has not completed a course needed to start another required course in order to graduate this spring. I got text messages from both my sister and my father regarding voice mails left on their phones regarding my ex-husband.  I am absolutely full of grief over the fact that an overwhelming group of people still see mental illness as someone who is completely self-absorbed and full of selfishness. Mel Robbins posted a snippet of a new podcast episode with a psychiatrist of 30 years who basically said diet and exercise are the answer to mental illness. After reading the comments, I realized my perception might be off-base because I only heard part of the conversation. However, how many people will actually take the time to listen to the entire podcast? This is made accessible to millions of people who will ingest it and believe it, even if it isn't the entire story. I am so sick of social media. And I'm sick of being surrounded by people with next to zero compassion and this entitled, controlling attitude. I can't handle it anymore. I feel like everywhere I look, everything is broken. And I cannot unsee it. 

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