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Women that have a bitter hatred of men get that from experiences with men. Men who have a bitter hatred of women get that from other men. How far do you agree? (piefed.blahaj.zone)
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[–] 5 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Audience is an important piece to this discussion.

If the assumption is that therapy is an option, then the audience for @ScoffingLizard's comment is very narrow - literate, health-conscious, a person of some means. It's good advice within that narrow audience.

For the rest of the world, though, it's abysmal advice. "Codependency" isn't really an accurate description of relationship dynamics in oppressive societies like Saudi Arabia or the harsh realities in the slums of Bangladesh.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (3 children)

    I'm just assuming it's the typical very narrow, culturally inexperienced, "educated" middle class white opinion being expressed whenever I hear "get therapy". Getting therapy is very much a middle class white American hobby in particular.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (2 children)

    Point taken. Is therapy something people consider stupid in your country?

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    It's considered shameful here. There's a cousin of my SO who desperately needs therapy; he had a breakdown mid-college and is now suffering from at the very least some form of depression, and may actually have some kind of psychosis involving episodes of delusion.

    But he doesn't go to counselling because that's shameful to the family. They take care of him, but not to the extent of taking him to therapy.

    It's one of these "Good Intentions Paving Company™" situations, basically.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    That blows my mind. People sometimes need support. Americans often have no family. I have a few folks to talk to, but they are all too busy to be worried about me. Isolationist cultures might need therapy more, but it certainly can't replace medical treatment.

    Not sure if it's common in your country, but a family doctor here can prescribe meds for mental health issues. Psychosis can become extremely serious if untreated. If it's an option, the cousin could just tell his doc that he's not feeling well and at least get vitamins B and D checked. Have bloodwork for thyroid issues, and check testosterone levels. Anxiety can even be caused by low blood sugar. If they rule out a few things, an antidepressant or antipsychotic might help.

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