My husband knows the basics but he still has a hard time dealing with my depressions. I was diagnosed in 06 after a series of episodes that caused a lot of chaos and damaged our marriage. These many years later if I bring up my illness he just says 'why cant I just get over it?' I cant get over it, I live it every day. He tries to pretend it doesnt exist until I am in a state he cant ignore. To his credit, he will provide comfort if I ask for it. I dont depend on him much for support, thats why I see my therapist every 2 or 3 weeks, more when I am in a bad place.
My mom is pretty supportive but its taken a while for her to accept that meds are a part of my life now. My illness really doesnt come up with anyone else.
I think its just hard for people to understand our illness, just like I would have a hard time identifying with a cancer patient because I havent had that experience.