Hi Valis. My family is MUCH like yours. They know I see a psychiatrist every month for medication, but they still refuse to accept the fact that I DO have a real illness. I guess they think I am doing it for attention or something. My mother literally rolls her eyes when she hears the word "bipolar". She thinks it's a joke. I just started getting help for my bipolar disorder a few months ago. I was in denial because my mother is in denial. It made me feel like she didn't care. But I eventually just decided that if I wanted to LIVE I'd have to get some professional help. It's not easy at all to make that decision. It takes alot of courage to make that first appointment. I know you can do it though!! Take care!
-Jen-