So sorry you are going through this. It was very intrusive that your dad went through your medications. Mental health is something that leaves us very vulnerable to judgments and stigmatism, and it's especially hurtful when we experience this from parents and family.

I am hoping for you that he won't resort to the worst-case-scenario and come to a level of acceptance. He may never agree with any of it, but maybe he will come around in realizing that you are an adult who has the ability to make informed decisions regarding your health care.

On a certain level, I experienced this with family, although my situation is a little different. My mother tried so much to hide me and the issues I experienced growing up from everyone in the family. She would instruct me to act a certain way and never share any issues with anybody if I happened to be around extended family. Sometimes I felt she would keep me away from others implicitly.

If there was any mention of going to a therapist, that was considered taboo (although everyone in my family as a lot of serious issues, some never diagnosed, but I digress). I felt pressure to be a 'perfect, well-adjusted daughter' who has it 'all together,' that I can never live up to. My mother isn't on board with Psychiatric meds and is from the old school, although every now and then she will surprise me little by little with slight signs of more support, although she'll never understand MI.

There's still an expectation for me to never share with other family members though, even well into adulthood. It sucks. I hope your father loosens up and accepts that you are going to continue getting the care you need. I commend you for doing what's right for you and continuing with the treatment and care that you need and deserve. (((hugs)))