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Originally Posted by musikcrazy
After 8 months I felt a surge of courage ( maybe from being a bit manic  and told my Mom that I have BPD. Well, as I suspected, she reacted in a way that has greatly dissapointed me. She says that I need a second opinion (I've had three) and that I don't need all the meds that I am on. She made me feel like I am a freak and at the same time she is mad that I waited so long to tell her. I feel very upset and confused. I am also feeling shame and I am embarrassed to call her again. Any words of advice? Thanks!  |
Good for you--it takes courage, and sometimes it is better when the cat is out of the bag.
Personally I have not told my parents. I think they would freak out over it. They worry enough about me already. (Some repercussions of bipolar are evident in my life even though they do not know the cause.) And I am not ready to deal with prejudice and/or denial.
My dad already believes that I would feel better in general if I just adopted correct diet & exercise and a positive attitude. Well, of course I would feel better! It is
being able to do those very things that bipolar interferes with. I spend enough time struggling with that vicious circle and trying to do those things. I am not ready for their "advice" on the matter at this time.
Good luck and stick to your guns on the treatment...