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Old Apr 11, 2016, 01:14 PM
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Hello ScientiaOmnisEst: The Skeezyks has a similar problem. When I've taken the Sanity Score test, in the past, I have scored pretty low... nothing to be all that concerned about. All of the mental health professionals I've seen just treat me as though I have a mild case of depression... nothing to be all that concerned about. This despite the fact that I've been involuntarily committed to two different psych wards previously. In my case, I presume this is because I'm older & I think they probably figure I'm not worth bothering with. (Maybe they're right...) However, since I am forced to live with myself every day, I know there's a lot more going on than is apparent.

Part of the problem I know is that there is SO much I can never talk about. I would be absolutely humiliated. And, if I can't talk about it, how can any mental health professional help? Of course, they can't... so there it is... And another problem I have is that no matter how messed up I feel, when I get into any mental health professional's office, I automatically paste a smile on my face & say everything's okay... I can't help it... it's who I am...

I feel your pain...
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Thanks for this!
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