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Interesting to read this one. When I grew up, the number of people given labels were fewer than today. People who were different were not treated kindly. They were called names, i.e. retarded, freak, stupid. People stared at "different looking" and "acting funny" individuals. These folks were not accepted and were often put away in institutions, not given opportunities to be a productive person. There was a tough exterior attitude pressured on children-- "suck it baby, put your big girl panties on"--

Society then moved to being more accepting of such individuals. We didn't stare so much or make insensitive remarks. Abnormal people became a part of society and were given opportunities to reach their true potential.

Now, what we are seeing is normal people not able to accept small weaknesses of their own or others around them and a need to fix it with medication or a label.

There is a huge presence of accepting anyone who has mental health crisis rather than shaming them. The pendulum keeps sweeping rapidly back and forth. Where will it go next?

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