• sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    Which implies that such a person has the financial/economic means to do so, should bear that cost by themselves, and that it should be trivial to bear that cost, while continuing to be fully economically productive as they are undergoing essentially a professionally managed existential crisis, and/or prescribed mind altering drugs.

    It is an immensely priveleged position to take, to suggest to someone who is, in your own opinion, suffering from serious mental health issues.

    That you do not immediately recognize this, that reveals your level of privilege.

    • Bubs@lemmy.zip
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      20 hours ago

      I said nothing about the status of any individual person whatsoever. It has nothing to do with privilege, and I don’t appreciate you insulting my relationships.

      These are some of my closest relationships and my most precious friends. I know their financial statuses and I suggest actions within their means. I’m fully aware of the financial burden of therapy (I have to wait myself to afford it).

      Getting professional help can be a significant step forward for many people, most of my friends included. A single person like me cannot analyze and give the best advice on every problem. All of my friends (and even myself) have struggles to work through that need a certain level of knowledge and expertise to process.