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May 02, 2011, 08:19 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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It doesn't necessarily matter if someone has a great childhood or not. Medically, things happen. Our bodies can attack us in many ways - and it certainly can attack us mentally ~ regardless if we were brought up in a castle or a hovel. Things just go awry, for no apparent reason. She certainly shouldn't feel ashamed!!! Some of the most respected and adored people in the world have had mental problems. So she's in good company! 
I've been in and out of therapy most of my adult life, but it never kept me from getting any job I wanted; I never lost any friends because of it; and I never felt ashamed either. I feel it's no worse than having an extended case of the flu. LOL With proper treatment, one can recover nicely as long as she has the proper support.
You're a great cousin for writing & looking for help for her. Thank you. Hugs, Lee 
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