1. Thanks for writing all this. It's good to know that you found the right professional at the right time. "Mental illness" isvery complex.

2. The cuases of mental illnes are usaully an interaction between a person's genetics, family situation, community, physical health, and often just random events. like a loss or an accident. For many Republicans, their community holds a lot of sway over what they think.

3. And remember, anyone who gets too happy in today's world has a probelm.