Good morning @May23 🖐😊
It seems you're in a bit of a fluster. No sleep at early hrs of the morning tends to bring out our frustrations and need for somewhere or someone to yell at. I so get it!
And you're right; stigma around MH issues is a dicey one for sure. The reason non sufferers judge is because 1. it sometimes affects them; 2. they don't understand and; 3. they're not educated in such matters, so resisting, turning away and ignorant comments can occur. Let's face it, we were all ignorant when our brains broke eh?
Your comparison between physical and psychological problems is about treating symptoms. In the beginning, we acquire treatment we want/need according to info from medico's, psych's and reading material; treating the disorder comes later.
When non sufferers learn First Aid, they know what to do with who to call for the right help or a stabilising a broken limb for instance, but there's nothing to teach them how to treat a person who's having a psychological breakdown; that's a different course. (Mental Health First Aid)
In my opinion, these should be integrated to address the wholeness of a person's needs in a crisis situation. Now that's the idealistic approach, but when you're knee deep in emotional pain and confusion, everything's bigger than Ben Hur. Decision making (on our own behalf) is complex, frustrating and very, very personal. The smallest thing can bring on even worse symptoms.
Instead of judgement, we need to 'evaluate' what's in our best interest. If we don't have the capacity to do this, it's better to seek advice than to ruminate on the why's and what for's to our own demise. Would you agree?
IMO, medication is the backbone of recovery in those early stages where life seems unbearable to get us into a mental state where coping is the priority. Once things settle, reducing med's and increasing other treatment options is a good process to consider.
While ever emotions lead the way, confusion follows as a matter of course. I really do understand what you're feeling as I've been there, but now I've come out the other side and can look back with a different perspective.
I hope I haven't come across as lecturous May. I'm not as emotionally driven as I once was which allows me to approach issues with more clarity. It's what you tell yourself that directs where you're headed. Any option that gives you calm until your brain has rested and recuperated is a worthy endeavour.
I log-in a few times each day to check on things; please feel free to voice your thoughts honestly ok. I've got broad shoulders too if you want to offload some more or disagree with me.
Sending kind thoughts; 💌
Hope 👵