Published on 12, July, 2020
I notice here on these boards and in other places too that so many behaviours seem to be being pathologised, to the point where I wonder if there's any meaning to it anymore? It seems to me that its lazy thinking to class something as a pathology when its actually perfectly normal. I mean do I have patholgical fire avoidance because I dont' want to get burnt?
Yes.
I'm quite tired. But these are good conversations to have. Along with behaviours which are expected and 'typical', which should be pathologies but aren't.
what'ho whovian in good stead! Good to see you back! I think the line is "does it interfere in quality of life?" that's the only question I would use. I can't answer for others. they will have to figure themselves out.
There is the danger, too, of diminishing the value of another person's experience by having or using a standard that may no apply to them. We are all so different. I try to ere on the side of accepting that if they feel stymied by something then they actually are and honor that.