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Hi, Tiger,
You're not being wacky at all. In truth, the difference between being crazy and being normal is perception alone.
When you believe something that's shared by the majority or some designated Authority, you are normal.
When you believe something that's shared by very few, or only yourself, or is not approved by the designated Authority, you are crazy.
Therefore, mental illness is completely subjective. The majority or designated Authority dictates what is "crazy" and what is "sane".
For example, the DSM (psychology's "Bible") listed Narcissistic Personality Disorder as an illness in the 1970s; the Authorities decided that it was not an illness in the 1980s and removed it from the DSM; then, decided once again that it was indeed an illness and included it in the DSM in the 1990s.
Therefore, someone who was mentally ill in the 1970s was NOT mentally ill in the 1980s, but was then again mentally ill in the 1990s.
So, if you are confused, you have every right to be. People are horribly confusing; in fact, they count on their abilities to confuse you; otherwise, you might see through their BS.
Be kind to yourself, and trust your mind! It may take awhile, but you will learn to see the truth.
Hugs,
Sugar
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