I get why I hate my family's "Mind over matter" policy so damn much. It's not just insulting and ignorant. It's because I'm always trying to do it and "concur" my different illnesses with that same mindset. I invalidate myself daily. "Who needs meds for BP, I can control myself just fine." "PTSD, I need to shove that **** down where it belongs." "Therapy? What do I need to talk about my feelings for? I'm fine if I say I'm fine."
I already do this crap to myself. When they say it, it validates this already existing train of thought and invalidates the thoughts that agree I need some help. I wish they'd stop saying it. Then maybe I can, too. Maybe I have to do it first, I don't know. Either way, it needs to stop.