It's terrible that we can't openly confide in our family and friends about our illnesses like other people can with physical ones. Be careful who you confide in. The good news is the world is becoming slightly more tolerable of mental illnesses...it's been 3 years since I tried to commit suicide and my mom is just now coming to understand my BPD and depression. I think it's hard for others to understand because 1) they don't want to see you suffer so it's easier to pretend nothing is going on 2) there's too much previous stigma with mental illnesses, especially in older relatives. Don't be ashamed of it tho, that can cause a lot of repression and self hatred. Vent here as much as you need to cuz we understand and are here to help each other

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