Seriously, my therapist went to college for free because that's how the public university system was when they were my age and when I say "gosh I would love to finish my degree but it's 30k a year" they just say "this administration is focused on fixing that and creating good jobs" Something about making $200 an hour really turns your brain to mush or something. I have been joking about charging him $200 an hour to explain American history and economics.
They're not trying to reason with you, they're trying to get you to a mental state where you can be productive. The individualistic approach to mental health is fundamentally inadequate, but capitalism/Liberalism aren't equipped to address that. Citations Needed had a great episode on this not too long ago, if you're interested!
Edit: Ep124 - Mental Health & Covid: How US Media Spins Societal Failures Into Personal Self-Help Journeys by Citations Needed Podcast on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/pUQb
Several comments expressed interest so I figured I'd just post the link here. Hope it helps bring ya'all a little comfort and better understanding. Solidarity to my neuro-divergent comrades.
Seriously, my therapist went to college for free because that's how the public university system was when they were my age and when I say "gosh I would love to finish my degree but it's 30k a year" they just say "this administration is focused on fixing that and creating good jobs" Something about making $200 an hour really turns your brain to mush or something. I have been joking about charging him $200 an hour to explain American history and economics.
They're not trying to reason with you, they're trying to get you to a mental state where you can be productive. The individualistic approach to mental health is fundamentally inadequate, but capitalism/Liberalism aren't equipped to address that. Citations Needed had a great episode on this not too long ago, if you're interested!
Edit: Ep124 - Mental Health & Covid: How US Media Spins Societal Failures Into Personal Self-Help Journeys by Citations Needed Podcast on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/pUQb
Several comments expressed interest so I figured I'd just post the link here. Hope it helps bring ya'all a little comfort and better understanding. Solidarity to my neuro-divergent comrades.
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Edited my comment with the link! Episode 124
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I will watch that. Thank you.