tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130984864849559697.post4868845164480132367..comments2023-06-16T08:48:04.923-04:00Comments on Rants and Ravings of a Sane Person: I'm a Loner - Fear NotMichael Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12177688079860268049noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130984864849559697.post-29031227261450576162012-07-23T15:04:11.845-04:002012-07-23T15:04:11.845-04:00Just because I choose to be alone doesn't mean...Just because I choose to be alone doesn't mean I can't act civilized! ;-) Thanks for the comments!Michael Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177688079860268049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7130984864849559697.post-85324744642073154622012-07-23T13:39:33.707-04:002012-07-23T13:39:33.707-04:00You struck the key issue - mentally ill seem to sa...You struck the key issue - mentally ill seem to sadly be the last to get help when needed. The cost of treatment is staggering - as is most health care in our country - and the stigma of being "mentally ill" keeps even family members of those who need help reluctant to seek it for their children, siblings or other kin. The person with the illness doesn't always know they need help until it is too late. And yes, you are right, not all loners are crazy and sociable people can certainly be mentally ill. Although, withdrawal can often be a symptom of depression and other diseases.<br /><br />And while you function well as a "loner" you also are very sociable and pleasant to be with when with other folks;o)Donna Campbell Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739407790178784524noreply@blogger.com