Amanda Bynes Thread
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That's half the problem. Hiding it, like it's something to be ashamed of. It's an illness, like any other. It doesn't need to be hush-hushed.
Hence, all the current programs worldwide to bring mental illness out of the shadows.
That's the problem
The stigma has not been overcome.Would you be ashamed if your daughter can cancer? Diabetes?
ALL are out of our control.
Not to mention the suicides that could be prevented if we took the stigma off of Mental Illness.
But here's the thing - if she has been off her meds since April, why did she just leave when the conservatorship ended? That isn't tied to her physical health, just her monetary health right? I mean I don't think that her mother is at all right in the opinion that Amanda doesn't have some kind of mental issue going on, but at the same time, I think the meds argument isn't exactly valid if she's already been off them for six months.
They managed to keep her pretty well under lock and key until now so why the change?
They managed to keep her pretty well under lock and key until now so why the change?
But do you not realize you'd be contributing to the stigma? That's exactly the reason why there's a stigma in the first place. Acting like it's something to be ashamed of doesn't help anyone. I really wish people would stop thinking like that.
I totally agree. She needs to be committed...her parents would have to go to court. However, based on their behavior, I'll bet they won't. They'll save face, and she'll kill someone, or die herself.Her parents took her off her meds citing that she has no mental illness. Her parent's should've requested an extension on her conservatorship.
They failed her IMO.
Her mom playing doctor was the beginning of this. All just my opinion of course.
Then you would be doing your daughter a disservice just like Amanda's mother did to her. Since when is saving face preferable to doing the right thing by your child, no matter how old they are? I'm not talking about supporting a criminal, I'm talking about supporting someone with an illness.
I feel badly for Amanda, but also for any "victims" that may be in her path right now, tbh. Like bisousx, I can't forget her attempting to set fire to a driveway (I believe her puppy was with her at the time, and in danger). Also, other drivers on the road, contending with someone who is mentally ill, and under the influence.
In paparazzi shots, her parents look quite elderly. I wonder if that is part of the reason they let the conservatorship end (?). It must be a full-time job, helping/managing someone like this.
In paparazzi shots, her parents look quite elderly. I wonder if that is part of the reason they let the conservatorship end (?). It must be a full-time job, helping/managing someone like this.
Oh my God.
Let me say I love love LOVE your avi.
I devoured Enid Blyton books and I remember reading that one!
You brought a smile to my face. Sigh. Childhood, when things seemed so much easier, even when our little problems seemed like the whole world to us.
Thank you! And, that is so cool! Enid isn't historically looked at as "the best" author of all time, but as a kid, her books were pretty much the reason I decided to start reading. Her parents look older but don't seem exactly decrepit. She's still their child, they shouldn't have let the conservatorship end IMO w/o either extending it or finding someone to help take over.
I can't imagine doing that w/ my own child or any of my close family members.
We're not talking about a kid that likes to shoplift, sneak out to have sex w/ boyfriend, etc. . .
we're talking about a girl w/ mental problems that needs helps before she kills herself or others
This story has been making me really sad for a few years.
I can't imagine doing that w/ my own child or any of my close family members.
We're not talking about a kid that likes to shoplift, sneak out to have sex w/ boyfriend, etc. . .
we're talking about a girl w/ mental problems that needs helps before she kills herself or others
This story has been making me really sad for a few years.
I'm annoyed that they're blaming all this on marijuana. WTF ever. Her parents need to get a f'ing clue. They're either in denial, or know it's more and are trying to save face (or her career?). Either way, they suck.