i did not buy into the "disease" thing when my xah did rehab many years ago. i thought it was a way of him feeling like he got dealt this hand and it wasn't really his fault -- based in a sense of shame.
then i came around to this notion. this is what started me on that path of thinking:
1. A pathological condition of a part, organ, or
system of an organism resulting from
various causes, such as infection, genetic defect, or environmental
stress, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms.
2. A condition or tendency, as of society, regarded as abnormal
and harmful.
3. Obsolete. Lack of ease; trouble.
well, all of those apply.
why do some have a problem living with this idea? maybe they are angry.
if i have a disease, such as depression or diabetes, and i do not take responsibility for my treatment, then i have a disease, but am not doing the right thing, and causing trouble for those around me.