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Originally Posted by rubecube
So someone who has profound mental health problems or physical disabilities but can't access adequate health services due to various societal or economic obstacles to care should sort themselves out first before blaming the world?
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Well...the whole point is to take the most immediate and direct steps to improve oneself first. This isn’t even a strange concept, it’s just phrased and stated in a way that resonates with a certain demographic.
“Be the change you want to see”, “Circle of control” etc it’s the exact same message. Put yourself in the best position for the best possible outcome and improve your life and those around you.
If you suffer from a mental disorder, are you doing the fundamentals that you need to be doing? Getting exercise, eating right, sleeping well? Are you taking your prescribed medication, are you engaged to the maximal extent with the resources available? The point of that message is that if you aren’t as good as you could be, make sure you aren’t contributing to it before condemning everything else.