Yes, the people who see you every day are in a position to notice changes in behavior, but they can't get in your head and experience your thoughts and feelings. 3 of my family members have been telling me I'm irritable and noone seems to think therapy and meds have helped me in the least. I had to admit they were right and had pdoc adjust my meds yesterday. I can't help thinking they are a bit biased, though. I seldom express my negative feelings and tend to go along unless I feel strongly about something.

In some ways my growth and healing can be pretty iconvenient for those around us. I think we should listen, but take it with a grain of salt.