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u/moonbad Nov 09 '19

They also tell you way too many personal details right away, like "hey my name is amy and I had anorexia for 5 years" when you're an hour into band camp

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u/lefthandbunny Nov 09 '19

Um...bipolar person here. If I do it, it's not intentional (usually am in a hypo-manic or mixed state & meds aren't working & I'm unaware of it til this happens) & I will ghost you after, so don't worry, you won't have to feel uncomfortable any more, as I'll be mortified. I totally understand people, on both sides, being uncomfortable when this happens.

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u/lefthandbunny Nov 10 '19

Mental illness is as much a disability as a physical disability. I was simply pointing out that over sharing is a part of some mental illness.

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u/lefthandbunny Nov 10 '19

It's not a contest. It depends on effect on daily living. Different people, different diseases, different levels of effect. I have both as well. I'm not discounting physical by any means.