YOU ARE NOT A BURDEN! Your family loves you, even with mental illness. There is one constant in this life, that is "family sticks together."

I sometimes feel like a burden with my bf, my family lives 1100 miles away. There is a telephone, but sometimes you need more. When I feel that way, I pick myself up and "just do it!" When I was in IBH this last time, I had a great mental health tech who did groups and didn't mince words. He said, "Words are words, nothing more." I'm trying to live my life by this now, and it seems to be helping.

You need to work on YOU now. Don't worry about what everyone else thinks. Who gives a darn anyway. They don't live YOUR life. Try to be positive and affirm yourself for the things you are able to get up and do. Boost your own self esteem and when you do get out of the house, make the most of it.

REMEMBER, WORDS ARE WORDS. NOTHING MORE. YOU ARE NOT A BURDEN AND YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE AND AFFECTION, ESPECIALLY FROM YOURSELF.

Good luck and keep your chin up.