To all those reading this and who know me. This is not about me, well not at present and hopefully never, but for those I have heard are in a position of confusion, hurt or abuse.

The human mind is complicated. That is an understatement if I ever have heard one. The human mind is beyond comprehension and understanding should be a better and more accurate description.

So why should some be labelled mad or lacking mental capacity? Why can’t it fix itself? Whats going on? When does forgetfulness, confusion and reaction time become a problem?

In my opinion one is fine if they can perform daily tasks, drive safely, interact with others, talk and not become bogged down in confusion and emotions.

Just because someone calls you mad or mentally incapable it doesn’t mean you are. Far from it. Has that person ever thought that it maybe them who is of mental or moral incapacity? And anyway showing signs of dementia doesn’t have to signify an end  of life. Lords-a-leaping, most of us show signs of madness sometimes during our lives especially as we get older.

However, in some cases the brain can develop problems when electrical connections are broken or become lost and this is why more research and cures should be investigated. Mankind has increased the living age of people through the use of drugs and surgery but little has been done to keep the brain up to speed. Naturally, when the average life expectancy was around 40-50 years of age certain flaws in our biology were few and unknown. Cancer was less obvious and dementia less noticeable as we often died before the signs were evident.

Today we see far more age related problems. Mobility, mental capacity, organ failure and cancers to name but a few. So we should be helping those with problems not trying to expose them or belittle their existence.

Another question is when eccentricity and oddness become mental illnesses? I don’t know. My guess is it is when a person becomes a danger to themselves or others or their actions cause problems otherwise we should all shut ourselves away in isolation.

Being a little different can be cool. Anyhow, who has the right or defining knowledge to say how mad someone is unless that person is helpless to look after themselves?

Before one judges stop and think about how damaging a label could be and ask the question how  you would feel if that label were put on them. Growing older is scary enough as it is without casting further doubt.

Just an observation I have seen of late but not related to me or my family. Just saying!