How to not feel sorry for someone that is retarded?!


Question: How to not feel sorry for someone that is retarded!?
Whenever I see someone that is retarded, i feel deeply sorry for them and i just feel crappy for a couple of hours!. How can i NOT feel sorry for them!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Its really nice that you care but please do not call mentally disabled people retarded! That is very disrespectful and not very pc, but I will forgive it since you sound genuine!. Remember that even people who are mentally delayed or even deformed can have amazing lives and many times are happy people!. I work in critical care at childrens hosp and see all kinds of horrible things but people are strong and they adapt to life!. Just be respectful to people you feel sorry for and pray for them to have happiness, in most cases they do not want you to feel sad!. They would rather have you treat them like a friend!. I hope this helps, just remember that you cant change it but you can make society a happier and more friendly place!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

I am not sure if you are asking for your own sake or for their sake!. There is having empathy for someone which means you try to understand how they feel and treat them the way you'd want to be treated if you were in their position!. Then there is pity where you just feel bad and kinda look down on them!.
I think you need to look at it from the viewpoint that we are all different and that is okay!. There are good and bad points about everybody's life and although some things are harder to handle than others we all can be happy and fulfilled in life!. If you see someone being mistreated or who needs help then help them!. If they seem to be doing okay then they probable are!. Don't assume that people are miserable just because they have a handicap or physical differences!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It's just you!. You are just a good thoughtful person!. If you take that away, maybe you might take away something that you are passionate about!.
Maybe just look at another way!. Just appreciate be greatful for what you have!. Or be a volunteer for the special olympics or mentally challenged activities!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

Realise that depressed people have been shown to have a more realistic view of the world than others, and those who are intellectually disadvantaged often are much happier than the rest of us!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

You need to look at their achievements and special gift that they have, and I haven't met anyone that doesn't, instead of considering them victims!. They are people too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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