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Old Jan 31, 2012, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGrendel View Post
I mean its not just the noise, my family doesn't really understand what mental illness is. My sister actually told me to just "get better already so we can all move on". They dont get that im sort of stuck with this and its not like i suddenly contracted it, ive been like this probably since always. they just became aware that im crazy for the first time last December and its been uneasy since then but to them, it seems, its more like they think okay its been a year so u should be normal and happy now so get over yourself. AND ive taken to thinking this way about myself too, but after reading some of the threads here and seeing just how many people seem to share my experience im starting to challenge that view of myself.. but yeah thats sorta the situation here
My "family" never understood my mental health either, in fact they would use it against me. "lovely" people.

Please remember that this isn't something you just contracted and can just get over. This is something that you'll probably deal with in some form or another your whole life. I believe we can all get better. Don't be so hard on yourself.
Thanks for this!
MrGrendel