I remember when I told my mom that I was dx'ed with bp2 and mdd. She wouldn't talk about it. She told me that she thought I just needed a vacation or I needed to move away from where I was living and take a break from the people I knew for a while and I would probably feel better. I was stupid for believing a dr and an idiot for taking medication for something that clearly wasn't there. That was about five years ago and to this day she still won't talk about it. She is still afraid of what people will say if they "find out" what's wrong with her daughter. My whole family is that way. I just never talk about it anymore. I tried to tell them and make them understand, but they just tuned me out eventually. My dad still has no clue. I never mentioned it to him. He would probably think like they do if he did know. My mom even tells me that I am doing better everyday on my meds, but she refuses to talk of it. Odd, I think, but what can you do? People who are afraid of something like to believe it's not there. It makes them feel better and safer. I hate it, because I don't believe there's anything wrong with me, but I can understand. That's why I am so glad I found this place. I like to hear from and about people who are going through the same things I am and who aren't going to judge me.

Maybe one day your family will come around. I wish you the best of luck with that. In the mean time, keep your head up. You are your number one priority. You are taking care of you and that's something to be proud of, regardless of what other people think.