I'm surprised by how open everyone is with the people around them. I'm quite the opposite. I have been going to see the psychiatrist for about 2.5 years now, and the only people that know are my doctors, my wife and the personal trainer that I have worked with. That's it really.

I'm not sure if its shame...possibly something more like embarrassment. I'm not quite sure. Some of it may just be my personality type, combine that with generally being outwardly quite, and not much would be said about sensitive subjects.

A few years ago I came very close to death due to very sudden and severe pulmonary embolisms. The vast majority of people that were in the same state would have died. I can talk about that experience to some extent, but it can be tough because the average person doesn't really understand that situation. They can almost be dismissive. I would imagine talking about my mental issues would be be a bit along those lines, or worse.

I do find that in my situation I can feel a bit alone. Overtime I have learned to mostly stop talking about those issues with my wife. She used to beyond supportive, but now when I am having a tough time she thinks its because of her.

I guess that is almost a comfortable place as it was like my childhood. Having endless issues without anyone to reach out too.

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