Thank you, Kali, for this critical information. I can’t help but wonder if mental health professionals help family members understand this. What about the social workers and other community volunteers? I’ve heard the remark from many who say, “they won’t get better until they hit rock bottom” or “if they don’t want your help there’s nothing you can do.”
Thank you for this thoughtful comment, Susan. I've also heard similar comments over the years and knowing how prevalent anosognosia is, it's frustrating. I first heard about it from a mental healthcare advocate here in Iowa and I know she's worked really hard to try and spread information about it and have heard her say it's still not widely recognized or understood.
I first heard that saying in 1986 when I was getting off of cocaine through alcoholics, anonymous meetings. And I am convinced now that the United States has an addiction to cults Problem, likely born out of the Bible Belt’s obsession with putting churches on every single corner. In the 12 step programs, we first admit that we have a problem and then we ask God to Restore us to sanity.
Such a cruel twist to not only suffer from the disease(s), but also the ability to understand or believe that the illness exists. 😞
Thanks for the education on this. I think I’d heard the word, but hadn’t read about it.
It really is a cruel twist. Thank you for the thoughtful comment, Alison!
Thank you, Kali, for this critical information. I can’t help but wonder if mental health professionals help family members understand this. What about the social workers and other community volunteers? I’ve heard the remark from many who say, “they won’t get better until they hit rock bottom” or “if they don’t want your help there’s nothing you can do.”
Thank you for this thoughtful comment, Susan. I've also heard similar comments over the years and knowing how prevalent anosognosia is, it's frustrating. I first heard about it from a mental healthcare advocate here in Iowa and I know she's worked really hard to try and spread information about it and have heard her say it's still not widely recognized or understood.
Oh, Kali, we learn something from you with everything you post. Thank you.
Thank you, Julie!
I first heard that saying in 1986 when I was getting off of cocaine through alcoholics, anonymous meetings. And I am convinced now that the United States has an addiction to cults Problem, likely born out of the Bible Belt’s obsession with putting churches on every single corner. In the 12 step programs, we first admit that we have a problem and then we ask God to Restore us to sanity.