Feb 8


And proud of it!

by Terry 08 February 2010


Meds Suck Less Than Crazy

Bust the stigma once and for all. Bravely step out of the mental health closet and choose from 30 different slogans to make a statement. My personal favorite is Batshit Crazy but my kids would refuse to be seen with me, so I’m buying Meds Suck Less Than Crazy. Here’s just how aware the Crazy Meds people are — since psych meds are notorious for causing weight gain, the shirts are available up to size 5X.

Some shirts are suitable for allies, too. I suggest Brain Cooties Aren’t Contagious.

Proceeds benefit a very good cause: crazymeds.us, my go-to destination for drug info and support.

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A question: Be honest. What would your reaction be if you saw someone wearing one of these shirts? Would it make you curious, wary, or amused? Would you not want to explain it to your kids? I’d like to know what the normal world thinks of the effort to reclaim the word crazy and other derogatory references to mental illness.

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3 Responses to “And proud of it!”

  1. CGHill on February 8th, 2010 6:47 pm

    I like that. Puts the story out without being the slightest bit preachy or defensive, neither of which really enhances the message.  (Quote)

  2. Sherry Chandler on February 9th, 2010 4:06 pm

    I like batshit crazy.

    I’d wear it.

    And I’m of the so-called “normal” world.  (Quote)

  3. Terry on February 11th, 2010 6:10 am

    That’s why I like it too, CG. The stigma of mental illness is still so strong that we need to remind people we’re here, we’re dealing with it on a daily basis and that we’re ok.

    I love that one too, Sherry. I added it to my Amazon wish list in hopes that one of my kids will get it for me for my birthday.

    Another one I really liked is “Celebrate Neuro-diversity.” I may order buttons to give away for Biploar Awareness Day in June.  (Quote)

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