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Originally posted by cypriotpcdfan
He is TRASH, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a point. Have you not see how many of these popstars are using mental illness as an excuse lately?
Like, it's not even a joke. They are making a mockery our of mental illness and it's disgusting. When things go wrong for them, or they make the wrong ass movie, they come out with a mental illness so they'll gain sympathy and people will forget about the negative things they've said or done.
if all these popstars are so mentally challenged, why do they even enter the music industry in the first place? Like.....
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Mental illness isn't a competition. I don't mean to patronise, because you've implied that you have suffered in some way. (Correct me if I'm wrong)
But regarding your post - mental illness is actually hideously common. It can happen at any time, spurred on by something, to any person of any background. I think the last sentence of your post is one of the most ignorant things I've ever read - having a mental ailment can happen out of nowhere, OR spurred on by something. It's also extremely ill-timed and silly to claim that people in the public eye are making up their claims of mental illness. You don't know what the hell they are going through.
To be honest, I think prominent people like Gaga that use their voice to talk about their own struggles, is great. They should NOT be shut up and told they are lying, or making a 'good PR move', or 'trying to get attention'. You need a lot of courage to even tell your family and friends you are struggling - let alone the f***ing world. Talking about it starts to break the taboo, and sheds more light on the situation.
I think what you are saying is belittling mental illness more than they are, if I'm honest.