I agree with a lot of what you are saying. I'm only thinking about when I see a movie or tv program that "hits home." Others probably see it as funny, where I, having had that experience do not.

If a person with mental illness sees themselves as worthless or "crazy" then these shows might just be reinforcing their beliefs. It really hurts to see others laugh at a serious situation if you are in that type of situation yourself. I just cannot laugh at something that makes fun of a serious illness.

[ January 30, 2006, 07:08 PM: Message edited by: ladybug ]