10 Common Misconceptions About Science In Film And TV That Bug Real Scientists

So far, we’ve talked about 9 misconceptions that in their most part only lead to mild inconvenience or annoyance. But what if these myths caused serious detriments to health and wellbeing? That is why this entry takes the top spot.

Far too frequently do we see the cliché of someone suffering from a mental illness dropping their prescription meds into the trash. Suddenly, they are the happiest and most stable they’ve ever been, and life couldn’t get better for them.

If you are suffering from a mental illness, I cannot stress enough how much you should not follow this misconception. These pills are prescribed for a reason, and that reason is to make you better and help you live the life you deserve to be having.

You wouldn’t take the insulin from a diabetic, throw it away and tell them to go live their life. You wouldn’t tell a cancer patient to stop undergoing chemotherapy and tell them to go for a walk and things will get better. So why would you do it for someone with a mental illness?

I am not a licenced medical professional, so what I say here should not be taken as gospel, always consult your doctor first if you can.

To end, if any of you are suffering from a mental illness or any of their symptoms, just know that you are wanted, and the world is a better place having you in it. There are numerous support groups that you can find to help you through this. Even if not, every day you get through is a little victory, and that is the key to a better life. Things can get better.