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Posted by inanimate peanut on July 12, 2010, at 20:48:56
I got deemed SPMI today. "Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill" I really don't like the sound of that. It sounds like you're really, really sick and gonna stay that way. I cried for a long time after that. I wonder if they realize how stigmatizing and sad that phrase is.
Posted by no rose garden on July 12, 2010, at 23:50:09
In reply to 'Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill', posted by inanimate peanut on July 12, 2010, at 20:48:56
who said that? T's would never say that...it doesn't sound like a very helpful thing to tell somebody to help them get better.
Posted by Phillipa on July 12, 2010, at 23:55:02
In reply to Re: 'Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill', posted by no rose garden on July 12, 2010, at 23:50:09
Peanut who did say that what a horrible thing to say. I'm so sorry. Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on July 13, 2010, at 5:52:19
In reply to 'Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill', posted by inanimate peanut on July 12, 2010, at 20:48:56
> I got deemed SPMI today. "Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill" I really don't like the sound of that.
I would not infer prognosis from this description.
I would say SPMIUUN. "Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill Up Until Now"
This description has been accurate for a great many people over the last 50 years. As each new treatment becomes available, a certain percentage of previously TRD patients will become responders.
- Scott
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