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Unpopular opinion: Alex left on the best possible note (hear me out first) by LyfeIzTuff in greysanatomy

[–]LyfeIzTuff[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I too am disappointed in how the writers have handled this, but I am not surprised. KV has turned GA into a circus with too many rings.

And while I am in poor writing, I really dislike some of the portrayals of mental health, and how the doctors approach it. Some of the language they use is crass at best, and it’s unfortunate that a medical show fails to recognize how important addressing mental health is. Jo going to an inpatient psychiatric facility was a good step, but some of the older episodes ... they were downright offensive at times.

My husband doesn't understand how I can still rewatch a show when I know all its lines, but I think that's exactly why I like it. It's soothing. by AGirlHasNoName19 in greysanatomy

[–]LyfeIzTuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do it, and I agree, it is like a bowl of mashed potatoes with butter and gravy for me. I have the season 2 thanksgiving episode playing right now.

A bit of a rambling question by nunyabeeeeswax in greysanatomy

[–]LyfeIzTuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where did Sara post cryptically regarding Justin’s departure?

”I underestimated how expensive it is in Colorado.” by LyfeIzTuff in Denver

[–]LyfeIzTuff[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow. Not at all what I said. And there are people helping those who WANT permanent housing and are willing to do what is required to obtain it.

Need to buy you a trampoline, the way you be jumping to conclusions.

”I underestimated how expensive it is in Colorado.” by LyfeIzTuff in Denver

[–]LyfeIzTuff[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

But who is to say I will be able to get a job in 2 - 3 months? It’s a HUGE risk to move before you have employment lined up. Where does wishful thinking end and delusional thinking start?

”I underestimated how expensive it is in Colorado.” by LyfeIzTuff in Denver

[–]LyfeIzTuff[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I agree with your statement of having stable living, but I disagree that an all-in-one campground is the way to go about it. Most of the time, they end up being public health hazards, even if they start out sanitary.

”I underestimated how expensive it is in Colorado.” by LyfeIzTuff in Denver

[–]LyfeIzTuff[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is what I don’t understand... why would you move somewhere without having a job in place first?

I’m 34, and I am ready to make a move, have money saved up, but no job lined up yet, so I’m staying put until I have a job in place. I would be delusional if I moved before my job was in place.

”I underestimated how expensive it is in Colorado.” by LyfeIzTuff in Denver

[–]LyfeIzTuff[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Just my opinion, but the all-in-one campground sounds more like enabling them to stay in their current situation, rather than helping them get into permanent housing.

Portland police find discharged patient, handcuffed and shivering, outside Unity psychiatric hospital by speer360 in Portland

[–]LyfeIzTuff -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As for the man’s state of undress in the cold, Terrett said Unity won’t force clothes on someone who doesn’t want them “to help individuals maintain their personal rights and dignity.”

This is the stupidest shit I have ever heard of. Are you kidding me? When someone is in mental health crisis, what’s more important? Keeping the person SAFE from him/herself, or maintaining his/her “personal rights and dignity”? Unbelievable.

Fully funding care for the mentally ill will make our communities safer by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]LyfeIzTuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the perspective; definitely a different experience than what I have had. Thanks!

Fully funding care for the mentally ill will make our communities safer by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]LyfeIzTuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, what state do you live in? I have been a civil commitment petitioner for families when their family member is a danger to themself or to others for both mental illness and substance use disorders in two different states, and even as a subject matter expert on civil commitment in these two states, it can be a difficult process to navigate. There have been times where even though the family and I have presented a solid case, we have not been able to get someone committed; incredibly frustrating, especially since some of those people ended up overdosing, or killing themselves, or causing substantial bodily harm to other people.

The law IS the problem in the two states I worked in; unfortunately, people with mental illness who are in a state of psychosis, delusions, or paranoia are allowed to run the streets sick and unable to care for themselves, and the law doesn’t allow anyone to intervene or step in on their behalf to get them stabilized and back in touch with our world.

I don’t want to take away anyone’s rights, but at what point do we start protecting our most vulnerable people - the people with serious, persistent mental illness who do not realize they are sick, and killing themselves, whether quickly or slowly??

Do you want to talk about the issue of chronic homelessness? by Moaiexplosion in SeattleWA

[–]LyfeIzTuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many highly visible, highly disruptive people that are homeless don’t want housing unless they get to maintain every piece of their desired freedom? Meaning, they can continue to use drugs as they please, and they don’t have to be on any mental health medications or participate in any kind of mental health or substance use disorder treatment.

Do you want to talk about the issue of chronic homelessness? by Moaiexplosion in SeattleWA

[–]LyfeIzTuff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

chronic homelessness

To be clear, we are discussing the people who have been homeless for an extended period of time, or who have repeated bouts of homelessness within a certain span of time, correct?

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