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Ten things not to say to a normie who doesn't have a mental illness

by Ouch Team

Next time you're stuck at a bus stop or in a post office queue and a normie tries to make small talk with you, why not refer to our handy guide to the top ten things not to say? This invaluable resource comes courtesy of Ouch reader Meshignagina.

"Care in the Community lets people like me stand next to you"

"Can I jump to the front of this queue? Only my meds are due soon"

"No, I dont suffer from insanity - I enjoy every minute of it"

"My voices dont much like you."

"Oh I noticed you have a twitch, so you take anti-psychotics too?"

"I remember you - we met in that psychiatric secure unit"

"My next violent moodswing is due soon, please stand clear"

"Of course I dont get prosecuted, I just get sent to a nice hospital"

"How do I tie a noose?"

"Dont tell me to cheer up it might never happen - it did, and I got sectioned for it"

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