Since it’s talking about my own condition, I can talk about it how I like. If we didn’t laugh in my own home about my own particular manic phases, life would be so much more difficult.

British politician Charles Walker, on ‘coming out’ in the House of Commons as having struggled with severe OCD for over 30 years by referring to himself as a “fruitcake”.

I totally agree with this: self-define how you like, especially if humour is your coping mechanism - just don’t use labels for others unless you have their consent and agreement that that is how they identify. (‘Mad pride’: proceed with caution).

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  3. findmetyingaropefromthetree said: exactly. i only use labels for myself but not for others. using words like “mentalist” “fruitcake” and “nutter” make it less serious (for me) and add a bit of humour!
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