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Originally Posted by SilverNeurotic
1. I spent a long time getting to know my husband before we got together, so him telling me about his dx didn't surprise me too much, just explained certain things a bit more.
2. I have a bachelors degree I psych, have an invested interest in "abnormal psych", have worked with individuals with psych disorders (comorbid with intellectual disabilities) as well as a sister with a similar Dx.
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Makes sense.
That's what I've surmised as well in my experience. Let people come to trust you and love the side of you that shines despite the illness. Then they can look past it because they have an incentive to. Also, growing up with someone who is mentally ill gives a wisdom that most don't have.
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