tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post3736482305425349434..comments2024-02-14T17:57:24.487-08:00Comments on Roofer On Fire: Call Me CrazyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06138636077921769775noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-12161657038439832932011-04-30T00:03:58.076-07:002011-04-30T00:03:58.076-07:00I think it's more common than not. Our alleged...I think it's more common than not. Our alleged "illnesses" are (in my opinion) more likely just byproducts of being human. I don't think there's a soul on this earth who can say they are 100% scot-free from everything in those intense DSM publications. I agree with the commenter above that everbody's "got" something. I'd even go as far to say that the DSM-IV (is there a V, now?) characterizations are just our present understandings of things we cannot fully grasp-- not trying to get spiritual on anyone, here. I just think that if back in the day, things like slothfulness and homosexuality were attributed to/considered to be mental illnesses, who's to say that what we consider illness today is something different, deeper, beyond our present realm of knowledge?<br /><br />I should digress here, because I don't even fully know what I'm saying.<br /><br />I think the most important part is to share. To speak up. Being more open about things helps the healing process. I've never had a formal diagnosis (but a doctor did tell me I have depression...but only after I circled 9 questions on a piece of paper...ahem), but I know I have my own battles to fight with my mind. <br /><br />I think that's why I enjoy working out so much; it's a tangible manifestation of the power of my mind over my body. Lack of health insurance (which is also an excuse, I suppose) prevents me from getting the proper care (since I'm not a minor and I don't have children, it's hard to get gov'tal assistance), so I don't *know* "what" I am, but I just take each day as it comes. <br /><br />You're beautiful and one of the smartest people I know-- and thanks for sharing. I need to work on that aspect!<br /><br />Yours rambly,<br /><br />CharmizChartreusehttp://mizchartreuse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-16831657002001764792011-04-19T13:02:44.667-07:002011-04-19T13:02:44.667-07:00You're one of my heroes now.. go live your lif...You're one of my heroes now.. go live your life =)Colleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-71317592595351499102011-04-17T00:18:46.411-07:002011-04-17T00:18:46.411-07:00through u sharing this others will find peace, thi...through u sharing this others will find peace, this is why I love u so much. I am glad I found u in this big world, a world that is full of many things but is only filled with one Mika, that is you. BRAVO my dear friend and thank u for ur honesty & sharing this with us all<br />xoxox <br />leroy box<br />ur biggest fanLeroyBoyAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696808400841729953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-57690212988352505622011-04-16T06:13:19.679-07:002011-04-16T06:13:19.679-07:00I never mind sharing. Thanks for all of the mad lo...I never mind sharing. Thanks for all of the mad love everyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06138636077921769775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-45628281793753553882011-04-16T03:36:15.258-07:002011-04-16T03:36:15.258-07:00<3 to you, i know so many people this article w...<3 to you, i know so many people this article will help, i hope you dont mind but im going to share this. Thank you for your honesty and thoughts on the subjectAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-62266958507725652642011-04-15T23:21:39.847-07:002011-04-15T23:21:39.847-07:00Bravo Mika, you will impact more people than you k...Bravo Mika, you will impact more people than you know in a positive fashion. I hope no one ridicules you, and if they do, it will only be in an attempt to conceal their own inadequacies. Even more important than you telling your story, is you realizing you needed to help yourself, too many are ashamed to take that step. I respect you and am always hear to lend an ear. Keep up the excellent work. You are rad.<br /> CoreyCoreyinportlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-69476772853534188802011-04-15T18:46:05.431-07:002011-04-15T18:46:05.431-07:00Dude, good to hear that you are coming to terms wi...Dude, good to hear that you are coming to terms with it. Although, I would have never known it. Thinking of you :)Keep talking and writin :)<br /><br />Kim & EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-17470201869762324042011-04-15T17:01:42.191-07:002011-04-15T17:01:42.191-07:00I love you, too, Roofer.I love you, too, Roofer.aBigHairySpiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824422455432294367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-42836183730611132862011-04-15T16:50:18.348-07:002011-04-15T16:50:18.348-07:00I LOVE you. Who doesn't have 'something&#...I LOVE you. Who doesn't have 'something'. Everybody has demons, secrets, a story, EVERYBODY! I am just so happy to hear that you are accepting your condition cause that's all it is, a condition that you will deal with for life. Fuck the asshole bullies who just spew out negative comments. Just fuck em all.4utnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719700863875944477.post-58184216881402684812011-04-15T16:49:25.991-07:002011-04-15T16:49:25.991-07:00Thank you thank you thank you for this post. Just ...Thank you thank you thank you for this post. Just when I thought I couldn't have any greater respect for you, you go & wow me again. I love your honesty & the hope it gives others. Keep up the good work.Sarah Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082010661881962944noreply@blogger.com