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A Letter From Valery
Posted On: 11/15/2010 15:37:30

As a person who thought of herself as 'depressed'
for much of her life I know from experience what
Henry David Thoreau meant when he so eloquently
stated:

"The masses of men lead lives of quiet
desperation and go to the grave with the song
still in them."

I've since studied and discovered that the quiet
(and not so quiet) desperation he speaks of comes
from a profound disconnection from the true self -
the unique person each of us are born to become
and share with the world. 

We get disconnected through early childhood
conditioning - parental, cultural, educational,
etc. 

In shape-shifting ourselves to become what
we think will be accepted - hopefully loved - we
lose our selves.

In this context, I'm speaking about the millions
of people who think they have a mental dis-ease.

They don't. They have a human dis-ease.  There is
nothing 'wrong' with them.

What adds insult to injury is the feeling of being
'less than' or 'different in a bad way'. 

I no longer feel depressed. Quite the contrary.
It's amazing how good it is to feel comfortable in
your own skin!

Therefore, I 've dedicated my life to helping others
reconnect and align with and fully express their
true magnificence.

It takes a bit of moxie to do that.  I know, too,
from experience - its well worth the ride.

In the way a non-medical person can, I also
support the millions of functioning people who
have a real mental dis-ease.

I've shared their stories.

For example, in my interview with Susan Olmetti
http://www.susanolmetti.com/ we were able to share
how she views being bi-polar as her special gift.

She embraces what others would call her
'infliction'.  She uses and leverages it to create
great works of art in a variety of media. 

Susan loves who she is and enjoys a meaningful and
satisfying life.  And, yes, she makes sure she
stays on her meds.

As you well know, what some would consider a
mental dis-ease is a key ingredient (for some)
in being extraordinary. 

Any dis-ease is merely a disease.

Its how each individual FEELS about his or her
dis-ease that creates the total experience. 

All suffering is real.  Not all reasons for
suffering are real.

While I cannot provide any medical advice I'd love
to find out how you would like me to join forces
with you and nkm2.org. 

I have an excellent record and reputation
for teaching people how to 'do the hokey pokey and
turn themselves around' about how they feel about
who they are and what they have to contribute -

because that's what its all about!

I, too, want to take the 'dis' out of dis-ease.

Let me know how I can be of service.

With love and laughter,

Valery

Valery Satterwhite
Author, Personal Accountability Partner, Speaker,
Moxie Master

Fully committed to the joyful, fulfilling and bold
expression of your authentic greatness.

Author of "You Suck!: (Have You Ever Said That To
Yourself?) How To Turn Your Fraidy-Cat Inner
Critic Into A Confident, Courageous Fan" -
http://amzn.to/9Tu2U7


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From: andyalt
11/15/2010 16:48:10

Mental illness and disease are extremely complex issues. Not made less so by all the misinformation and prejudice surrounding most issues people face today. It's so difficult to separate how much of the illness can be be overcome by force of will, determination, treatment, and how much can't be overcome. At some point one has to accept what he or she has control over.

It's true that creativity has often sprouted from people deemed to have a mental illness. So many historical -- and even political -- figures such as Abraham Lincoln had what we would consider today to be mental illness. It's sad to think how many bright and innovative thinkers of modern generations are stifled by the misconceptions and prejudice toward being different, thinking different, or having a mental illness.

To sort through all the complexities of mental illness and how people deal with it, or how they don't, or feel they can't, is a monumental challenge. The best, most effective ways to deal with most problems, whether they be based in politics, medicine, or relationships is too be informed, have honest discussions, avoid hypocrisy and contradictions. Too often these days all the smear campaigns and hidden agendas are preventing solutions that are possible and would otherwise be within reach.

It's not all the fault of "the man." Some citizens abuse the system, and it doesn't help in sorting through the confusion of dealing with mental illness when people use it as an excuse, and don't seek ways to improve their condition. Though from my experience some people can try as hard as they possibly can, struggle until they are left with no hope and no support, and still they will be criticized for not doing enough for themselves.

This statment from Valery:


 Quote:
Its how each individual FEELS about his or her

dis-ease that creates the total experience.  

All suffering is real.  Not all reasons for
suffering are real.

So true, so true. I sometimes believe that hearing about all the disorders I have from my therapist makes things worse. From family, friends, and mental health professionals there's often no mention of how being ill doesn't have to be crippling, and there's no mention of "historical figures" who had the same traits. In psychotherapy, there's no IQ tests given,  when it's quite obvious that people with higher-than-average IQ's will naturally have a hard time assimilating into society and have problems relating to people.

This unbalanced approach breeds loss of self, loss of self-confidence, lack of truth, lack of support. Sounds a little bit unhealthy, doesn't it?

I just want to note that I've drawn on some of my own experiences when expressing my opinions in this comment. I don't mean to generalize or stereotype. Any statements I made that sounded general or vague please simply regard as opinion.

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