The article discusses the often-overlooked concept of mental health privilege, highlighting how some individuals experience a functioning mind without disruptive thoughts, making their privilege invisible to them. The author reflects on their own struggles with mental health, describing the disorienting experience of losing mental stability and control. Through personal anecdotes, the article emphasizes that while other forms of privilege are more visible, mental health privilege remains unrecognized, impacting daily life and well-being significantly.
Mental health privilege manifests as the ability to have a functioning mind without intrusive thoughts or feelings; an invisible advantage that often goes unrecognized.
When your thoughts stop being trustworthy, and your own mind feels hostile, you realize you’ve fallen into an abyss, losing the illusion of control.
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