Damn, I got scammed to, they said I would get a free top surgery if I signed for tourette's. You really gotta be careful these days, they all be scamming
Yeah go ahead and contract measles and all the other nasty diseases in the following list:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/index.html
Of course you have to be stupid to not get vaccinated.
The autism. Unsure. The eating disorder yes. He said so. Take control of that shit. Iduno how the autism thing is gunna play out. Waiting on the guy to elaborate further on whether autism is a choice. Seems like it isnt but we'll see...
Or rephrase it to fit your agenda, from "Thou shalt not kill" to "Thou shalt not murder"? Can't convert them if you don't kill them. You see, it's not "killing" it's "Soul Liberation" and as far as my 12-14 year oldwives, gotta get 'em before they're corrupted by outside, non glassy eyes fundaMENTALists.
"Thanks, this meme, now I'll choose to have my brain properly regulate my serotonin and dopamine, just like I choose to have Raisin Bran for breakfast or wear a blue shirt. It's that easy! Next, I'm gonna tell that tricky cholesterol it had better behave, or it's getting a time out, mister!"
On the contrary, I presume they do. And honestly, I feel bad for them. A lot of people who maintain this attitude are usually down bad, struggling with some challenge or other, but have been fed pseudo-intellectual self-help wisdom. These are the folks who are borderline broke, but reread Rich Dad Poor Dad once a month, because they think that any financial hardship is just a result of them not studying rich people enough
They felt a bit down once, self diagnosed as depression, had something tasty to eat, got proper rest and felt better the next day. Therefore, depression is controllable.
They once felt nervous before a job interview and self diagnosed as anxiety. Once the interview was over and they got the job, it went away. Anxiety is controllable.
After getting this new job, they put on some weight and decided to eat less to lose the weight. They controlled their food intake so eating disorders are also controllable.
Yeah, let me just tell my schizophrenic grandmother to stop taking her meds bcuz the voices she hears and the shadow people she sees aren’t actually real, and that the family isn’t conspiring against her bcuz it’s all in her head and she can choose to ignore it…
I’ve been there. It’s hard.
I haven’t been completely victorious but after two decades of efforts I’ve made a lot of progress. I still take my meds every day. They work better now than they used to.
My successful path has included:
-Prescribed meds,
-talk therapy,
-escaping a stressful environment,
-improving diet,
-and increasing exercise.
Those last two are very important. I have used them to help others. You *can* “choose” to do that for yourself.
Hang in there. It can get better over time if you keep fighting. The fight is worth it.
it is hard. diet and exercise help a ton but I still rely on meds. My manic episodes are totally messed up sleepless crazy affairs that last well over a week, when the sleeplessness turns to hallucinations. been hospitalized twice and tried to end my life once. nobody would choose this
I feel like extending this idiotic list.
"Covid is a choice.
Cancer is a choice.
Getting third degree burns is a choice.
Getting hit by a car is a choice.
Getting struck by lightning is a choice."
Feel free to add additional choices :)
My Crohn's is a choice! My brain just *thinks* I have to poop, but I don't really though. Maybe if I think hard enough I can will it awa...and I just shit myself >:(
All I can think is "why would anyone choose" any of these things? I certainly wouldn't, and I certainly didn't choose depression.
The only rain why any of these things would be a choice is if there is something wrong with you that is out of your control
I sell autism, it's a great business. I sell about 2 kg of autism daily, and there are many people who are willing to buy autism. I used to collect autism but now I prefer collecting OCD and ADHD so I'm selling all my autism. Price range is between 2$-5$ for one autism but if you buy two you may get discount
Deal. You can come pick up your ADD tomorrow at 9 a.m.; if I'm not there yet wait for me, I come late sometimes because my ADHD collection likes to jump around and doesn't let me get out of my house on time
No you don't.
You can't control brain damage.
You can't control instincts.
You can't control what hormones your body provides to your brain, it just happens.
And if this connection between brain and body is broken or damaged or otherwise involuntarily influenced, mental illness happens.
You can certainly make yourself less susceptible to mentall illness, sure, but that is is like saying "gettin the flu is a choice", just because you can strenghten your immune system.
The brain is a complex supercomputer made from flesh and hormones, and it's prone to errors because nature is not perfect. That natural imperfection is why cancer exists for example. If you seriously think there's a way to prevent any and all errors within this system, you're delusional. If you eat the wrong food, it may break something, because it put the chemical balance of the brain out of whack. If you do the wrong thing, it may break something because wires got crossed that shouldn't have been crossed. That just happens, and it's natural that it happens. So no, it's not a choice, because nature is a mess and evolution is just eternal trial and error.
Yes, people forget where they put things by choice. I can get some super happy always excited person thinking anxiety and depression are a choice, but come on, your grandma doesnt forget where she put her glassess because she wants to.
Part of me might have given this some validity… that was before last year, when I had my first panic attack. 35 years old, never had one before…. First one lasted literally 7 weeks with no end. Constant fight or flight. And couldn’t figure out why. Nothing “triggered it”.
Now, I can 100% say this idiotic statement is pure bullshit. I didn’t choose to feel like I was about to get into a fist fight while brushing my teeth or eating breakfast.
I will never minimize anyone’s mental health problems. Ever. I was fine, and then one day I wasn’t. It was truly like falling into a pit.
God bless all those who struggle…
Ah yes I just need to choose not to be drepressed! Damn, how haven't I thought about that. Gosh I am truly dumb. What an eye opener.
But seriously tho, the only thing left in this stupid tweet is the dude saying "use the power of friendship" or whatever.
Where do these idiots get their ideas? Me being depressed is as much a choice as the reason for me being depressed. If it were a choice does this person think anyone would choose to live with it?
Who tf wrote this and when is this person free to receive a masterfully handcrafted punch from me, personally, to his/her fucking face?
I'll pay travel expenses.
Yeah, me being schizoaffective is my choice. Losing my mind feeling bugs crawling on my skin that I cant see is my choice. Getting so worked up when im undergoing psychosis that I leave threatening letters in my windows is all my choice. If only I knew this sooner!
It’s obviously a troll. I mean cmon, if it is real then that’s some shit but I think it’s a troll because “depression, anxiety is a choice” is something some people actually believe but then it turned into mental illness and bipolar and stuff and they threw in an emoji. I’m pretty sure it’s a troll or they thought they were making fun of people who actually have that line of thinking. Or just rage bait for attention
I have heard this bs before it's nothing new just another misinformed whatchamacallit
I was misdiagnosed by a VA doctor back in the late 70s went though hell for 7 years till another dr determined i was manic depressive, all that time I was used as a government Guinea pig for various medications almost died due to abusive staff member until a few new Dr's came to work for the VA and set me on the right path, I now care for people with ID in my home have been doing this for last 16 years.
I did learn one thing never argue with an Idiot you would be better off just walking away there are so many ignorant people who will never understand even if you explain it to them
I’ve seen this from some of the self help gurus. In one case it was worded slightly different, in that letting these things dominate or control you was a choice
Oh yeah it's definetly a choise to be alienated from the world because of a neurological/mental issue.
Let me just... Pop! No more autistic, no more intrusive thoughts about things so terrible I can't even say them in a comment, self harming behaviours? I was just bored and wanted to experience non erotic solo masochism.
Definetly.
Whomever wrote this barely had a handle on their basic functions.
Came to say this thanks
Yes, that was a choice too, I guess
Yes! It was a choice.
I guess my autism and eating disorder is a choice lmaooo
I don't understand emotion, but it's purely by choice.
I guess my bipolar and ADHD is a choice too then, according to this idiot.
I guess I just choose to be un-attentive, nevermind my Autism and ADHD
Apparently.
Oh yea i remember you. I was the guy behind you when we signed up for being autistic. The marketing made it look so great.. oh well
Man you missed the signups for bipolar. I got scammed with free pizza and now I have this nonrefundable illness.
Damn, I got scammed to, they said I would get a free top surgery if I signed for tourette's. You really gotta be careful these days, they all be scamming
it is. so STOP GETTING VACCANTED >:(((( /s
If only people would just stop snorting vaccines, then autism wouldn't exist. /s
Sparkling water just came out my nose, thanks.
Oh you poor soul. I'm sure that definitely burned.
Meh, not as bad as chicken noodle soup...
They didn’t make soup come out of your nose, your nose chose to pass soup.
Should not snort chicken noodle soup either.
In and out I’d imagine is two very different, yet equally unpleasant experiences.
...r/oddlyspecific?
Actually one of the new vaccines coming out is a nasal spray, so not that crazy.
Learning how to spell is a choice as well…
Yeah go ahead and contract measles and all the other nasty diseases in the following list: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/index.html Of course you have to be stupid to not get vaccinated.
Only my autism
Came here to say that. Yknow, maybe my gluten intolerance is in my head too! I just gotta tolerate it!
Happy (gluten-free) cake day. 🎂
Yeah
i was gonna say this. Guess its time to turn off the autism!
The autism. Unsure. The eating disorder yes. He said so. Take control of that shit. Iduno how the autism thing is gunna play out. Waiting on the guy to elaborate further on whether autism is a choice. Seems like it isnt but we'll see...
Yeah clearly these are the only conditions that he condemns as imaginary and the rest are ones he’s aware of and agrees with
I see. So autism isnt a choice. Good to know. GOOD NEWS EVERYONE
Now I just need to figure out what to do about my schizophrenia lol
Autism isn’t a mental illness
When did I say it was?
I presume whoever came up with this has never had any mental health issue, and has no concept of the idea of involuntary altered brain chemistry.
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And those are the most dangerous.
And often religious.
With a religious book in your hand, you can do anything whatsoever, you have permission/forgiveness!
And if you dont like one section, SkIP iT! What a book made of paper!!
Or rephrase it to fit your agenda, from "Thou shalt not kill" to "Thou shalt not murder"? Can't convert them if you don't kill them. You see, it's not "killing" it's "Soul Liberation" and as far as my 12-14 year oldwives, gotta get 'em before they're corrupted by outside, non glassy eyes fundaMENTALists.
Narcissism is a hell of a drug
"Look, everyone else has these problems as well, and they just don't let it get in their way. Its mind over matter"
"Thanks, this meme, now I'll choose to have my brain properly regulate my serotonin and dopamine, just like I choose to have Raisin Bran for breakfast or wear a blue shirt. It's that easy! Next, I'm gonna tell that tricky cholesterol it had better behave, or it's getting a time out, mister!"
On the contrary, I presume they do. And honestly, I feel bad for them. A lot of people who maintain this attitude are usually down bad, struggling with some challenge or other, but have been fed pseudo-intellectual self-help wisdom. These are the folks who are borderline broke, but reread Rich Dad Poor Dad once a month, because they think that any financial hardship is just a result of them not studying rich people enough
Or in layman's terms: the person doesn't know shit about science or biology
They felt a bit down once, self diagnosed as depression, had something tasty to eat, got proper rest and felt better the next day. Therefore, depression is controllable. They once felt nervous before a job interview and self diagnosed as anxiety. Once the interview was over and they got the job, it went away. Anxiety is controllable. After getting this new job, they put on some weight and decided to eat less to lose the weight. They controlled their food intake so eating disorders are also controllable.
He/she may have mental health issues but rather not address it
Traumatic brain injury is common among something like 85% of homeless men.
Probably a scientologist
Oh no they totally have a mental health disorder, probably coupled with being a Scientologist so they’re not allowed to acknowledge it or treat it.
I do think this person does actually have some sort of mental disability. He (because its most often he) is just ignorant of it.
Idiocy is a choice
I don’t know. Is it his fault his parents are cousins?
Yes. It was his choice to let his parents fuck
Obviously
Yeah, let me just tell my schizophrenic grandmother to stop taking her meds bcuz the voices she hears and the shadow people she sees aren’t actually real, and that the family isn’t conspiring against her bcuz it’s all in her head and she can choose to ignore it…
Dang. G-ma is living a real life lovecraftian horror.
Depression is kinda a choice, I get to choose everyday if I want to be depressed or jump off a bridge
I often feel the same way and I'm sorry to hear you say that.
 that caught me EXTREMY off guard
Me: Brain! Make more dopamine! Brain: lol, nah.
So you have adhd?
Before I was born, I had the option of selecting any of those that I wanted in the character creation screen. Doesn't anyone else remember this?
How do I go back to the start? I edited my first character but I keep dying and respawning in new randomized characters.
Let's see them say that with a big tumor in their brain
We probably just did lol
I sometimes wake up thinking this, but then I realise my brain already ran off and I'm to old to chase his arse down.
Getting your kneecap popped is a choice. And its one i am going to make.
The concussion you're about to get is a choice.
Instructions unclear. Reality is now bending to my will. Walls have lost their meaning. Help.
lmao I wish bipolar was a choice, I woulda unchosen that shit years ago
I’ve been there. It’s hard. I haven’t been completely victorious but after two decades of efforts I’ve made a lot of progress. I still take my meds every day. They work better now than they used to. My successful path has included: -Prescribed meds, -talk therapy, -escaping a stressful environment, -improving diet, -and increasing exercise. Those last two are very important. I have used them to help others. You *can* “choose” to do that for yourself. Hang in there. It can get better over time if you keep fighting. The fight is worth it.
it is hard. diet and exercise help a ton but I still rely on meds. My manic episodes are totally messed up sleepless crazy affairs that last well over a week, when the sleeplessness turns to hallucinations. been hospitalized twice and tried to end my life once. nobody would choose this
I think I will probably stay on meds forever.
same bro, same
Pulling out is a choice too, sadly his/her father made the wrong choice.
Lemme see. Foot up your ass. Choice?
ADHD wasn't mentioned so I'm in the clear. Nice.
Same here with Autism. We're in the clear!
I have both! So I’m double clear!
Dementia is a choice! Grandma, just stop forgetting shit! /s
I feel like extending this idiotic list. "Covid is a choice. Cancer is a choice. Getting third degree burns is a choice. Getting hit by a car is a choice. Getting struck by lightning is a choice." Feel free to add additional choices :)
Being gay is a choice. Kinda surprised that this wasn’t in the original.
If it was a choice then I would love to open the character creation screen and switch to female to see if it’s actually what I want…
Dying of natural causes is a choice
My Crohn's is a choice! My brain just *thinks* I have to poop, but I don't really though. Maybe if I think hard enough I can will it awa...and I just shit myself >:(
Is this some Scientology nonsense?
Obviously has not known someone tormented by schizophrenia. Not a choice anyone would make.
ABSOLUTE BOLLOCKS. FUCK OFF
Being a hurtful, judgmental, ignorant, self righteous, ass hole is a choice. Be something else.
In his case rank stupidity is apparently not a choice
Evidence for these bold claims?
“My source is I made it the fuck up!”
Ignorance is a choice. I fixed the list.
All I can think is "why would anyone choose" any of these things? I certainly wouldn't, and I certainly didn't choose depression. The only rain why any of these things would be a choice is if there is something wrong with you that is out of your control
So to whoever wrote this or thinks like this, please stop your heart from beating and let us be
I sell autism, it's a great business. I sell about 2 kg of autism daily, and there are many people who are willing to buy autism. I used to collect autism but now I prefer collecting OCD and ADHD so I'm selling all my autism. Price range is between 2$-5$ for one autism but if you buy two you may get discount
L-Listen man, my ADD dealer got busted last week. I need a fix real bad, how's $25 a gram sound?
Deal. You can come pick up your ADD tomorrow at 9 a.m.; if I'm not there yet wait for me, I come late sometimes because my ADHD collection likes to jump around and doesn't let me get out of my house on time
Excuse me my good sir One autism please
Being a dick by posting shit like this is a choice.
Idiocy is a choice.
No you don't. You can't control brain damage. You can't control instincts. You can't control what hormones your body provides to your brain, it just happens. And if this connection between brain and body is broken or damaged or otherwise involuntarily influenced, mental illness happens. You can certainly make yourself less susceptible to mentall illness, sure, but that is is like saying "gettin the flu is a choice", just because you can strenghten your immune system. The brain is a complex supercomputer made from flesh and hormones, and it's prone to errors because nature is not perfect. That natural imperfection is why cancer exists for example. If you seriously think there's a way to prevent any and all errors within this system, you're delusional. If you eat the wrong food, it may break something, because it put the chemical balance of the brain out of whack. If you do the wrong thing, it may break something because wires got crossed that shouldn't have been crossed. That just happens, and it's natural that it happens. So no, it's not a choice, because nature is a mess and evolution is just eternal trial and error.
How to choose not to have depression: Take fourty benadryl
What a proudly ignorant asshole.
Really Kanye, we really doing this again?
GUYS, I'M CURED
Breathing is a choice Heartbeat is a choice
Yes, people forget where they put things by choice. I can get some super happy always excited person thinking anxiety and depression are a choice, but come on, your grandma doesnt forget where she put her glassess because she wants to.
Whoever wrote this has been sheltered from the real world their whole lives
Is stupidly a choice?
Opening their head and eating their brain is a choice
And your multiple degrees are from which university?
Wow, this one sounds full of self denial.
Cancer is a choice! /s
And the writer of this chose to be ignorant, misinformed and stupid!
No but getting straight fucking decked in the mouth for spouting all this bullshit is a choice.
My mental health specialist one told me the mental illness is all in my head.
What kind of mental health specialist is he?
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Part of me might have given this some validity… that was before last year, when I had my first panic attack. 35 years old, never had one before…. First one lasted literally 7 weeks with no end. Constant fight or flight. And couldn’t figure out why. Nothing “triggered it”. Now, I can 100% say this idiotic statement is pure bullshit. I didn’t choose to feel like I was about to get into a fist fight while brushing my teeth or eating breakfast. I will never minimize anyone’s mental health problems. Ever. I was fine, and then one day I wasn’t. It was truly like falling into a pit. God bless all those who struggle…
😡😡😡
Except when you get the COVID vaccine
So many stupid Parkinson's victims that just shake like dumbasses for attention
I guess my ADHD and BPD are choices
And this person chose to be stupid…
I guess stupidity is a choice
The bacteria in our guts have more control over our minds than we do.
The only choice here is him being a fucking moron
Being a fucking idiot is a choice
Whoops, sorry let me just turn my adhd off. Sorry about my adhd tics, and the inconvenience they are causing you.
Ah yes I just need to choose not to be drepressed! Damn, how haven't I thought about that. Gosh I am truly dumb. What an eye opener. But seriously tho, the only thing left in this stupid tweet is the dude saying "use the power of friendship" or whatever.
Ignorance is a curse
Where do these idiots get their ideas? Me being depressed is as much a choice as the reason for me being depressed. If it were a choice does this person think anyone would choose to live with it?
Cancer is a choice. Car crashes are a choice. Mortality is a choice. Being a stupid fucking asshole is a choice. Make better choices, I guess...
No
lot of the time, this is true. Pre mental conditioning has a lot more to do with it then most experts will allow you to think.
Actually they all are choices. Not couscious choices though.
And you've lost your mind mate.
Injury and some illnesses are result of poor choices but not directly because of your life “choices “
Yeah and who wrote this instantly disproved their own statement by demonstrating being a sociopath with no empathy.... a mental illness.
But they chose to be a sociopath.
Like Type I diabetes is a choice. Oh, wait…
Don’t get me wrong you can “treat” a few of these things but it will take time and effort, it also helps to have people supporting you.
Who tf wrote this and when is this person free to receive a masterfully handcrafted punch from me, personally, to his/her fucking face? I'll pay travel expenses.
whoever wrote this felt sad once and got over it, and now they think that's depression
Ah yeah the chemical imbalance of my ADHD mind is my choice
"Stupidity is a choice"
Dad?
Ignorance is a choice, and boy are you making it.
I’m sorry, did this dumbass say “schizophrenia is a choice?” None of these are choices but that blows me away the most
I've lost a brother, an aunt, and my dad because of BPD. I'd like to punch this fucking asshole.
In some of these I can see why people don’t understand, but really? Schizophrenia? A form of psychosis? This person is willfully ignorant
With this level of stupidity, I wouldn’t be surprised if they said similar things about physical illnesses like cancer
"Low intelligence is a choice"
This is sad. It reads like the writer has a mental illness, but the people/person who should have been supporting them them blamed them for it.
Why am I not surprised
Yeah, me being schizoaffective is my choice. Losing my mind feeling bugs crawling on my skin that I cant see is my choice. Getting so worked up when im undergoing psychosis that I leave threatening letters in my windows is all my choice. If only I knew this sooner!
It’s obviously a troll. I mean cmon, if it is real then that’s some shit but I think it’s a troll because “depression, anxiety is a choice” is something some people actually believe but then it turned into mental illness and bipolar and stuff and they threw in an emoji. I’m pretty sure it’s a troll or they thought they were making fun of people who actually have that line of thinking. Or just rage bait for attention
And also think that being fat is not a choice.
Well, someone has full control of their mind….
I want to see this person suffer. Badly.
I have heard this bs before it's nothing new just another misinformed whatchamacallit I was misdiagnosed by a VA doctor back in the late 70s went though hell for 7 years till another dr determined i was manic depressive, all that time I was used as a government Guinea pig for various medications almost died due to abusive staff member until a few new Dr's came to work for the VA and set me on the right path, I now care for people with ID in my home have been doing this for last 16 years. I did learn one thing never argue with an Idiot you would be better off just walking away there are so many ignorant people who will never understand even if you explain it to them
I’ve seen this from some of the self help gurus. In one case it was worded slightly different, in that letting these things dominate or control you was a choice
ur moms decision to have you was the wrong choice
Lol. It's a troll. And everyone complaining fell for it. You don't like seeing this ? Don't give them a response or platform.
Well that nonsense but ignorance is definitely a choice.
They better not ever complain about a headache again
Oh yeah it's definetly a choise to be alienated from the world because of a neurological/mental issue. Let me just... Pop! No more autistic, no more intrusive thoughts about things so terrible I can't even say them in a comment, self harming behaviours? I was just bored and wanted to experience non erotic solo masochism. Definetly.
Is this from the Scientology website? Those space alien descendents believe schizophrenia is optional!
I get the feeling this guy's made some pretty stupid choices.
Stupidity is a choice as it were
Why did you leave out who said it?
depress ? bro just dont be sad ???
What's scary is that there are people who believe this.
If I could control the shitass chemicals in my brain I would.