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Old Oct 31, 2012, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Hellion View Post
I get the feeling my family(people on both sides) don't like the idea of me being mentally ill because, of course it might smudge their reputation I guess that seems more on my moms side with my dads side they just have a philosophy of somehow not giving a crap and it seems to be seen as weak if you do happen to give a crap about things let alone your feelings.

I guess its just weird being an atypical female as in most things that supposedly mostly apply to females don't usually apply to me......I am sure I am not the only one so I suppose I wonder where you turn for help when people assume your going to think and be a certain way due to physical gender.
Hi Hellion,

When I was diagnosed I was manic to the point of psychosis. Anyway, I thought it would be a great idea to announce to my entire extended family that I was bipolar So, I hear you on the whole family "reputation."

I would def bring up to your T & pdoc that you are in many cases atypical to avoid complications.

Thanks everyone for the great replies
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