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Originally Posted by peaches100
Hi Shmooey,
I think sometimes it can be a disadvantage to be high functioning with a mental illness because other people really don't know how much work it takes to carry on day to day in a "normal" way. You don't look sick from the outside, so it appears that you are always OK. I guess that's a good thing in one's job. But when you need empathy, validation, or support, you often don't get any.
Be assured that you are not alone in this. 
Peaches |
Yes. THAT. Most of my sick days are actually mental illness days. People really don't get how hard it is to do this, except others who do it. Sometimes I feel like, who says I'm high functioning? I'm really hurting and struggling here, and I can't do this!
Thanks so much for your support. 
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the world is too loud
Dx: Schizoaffective Disorder Depressive Type, PTSD, and Agoraphobia.
Current meds: 30 mg Haldol, 10 mg Lexapro, 100 mg Lamictal, 0.5 mg Klonopin PRN
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