I don't feel well at all. But everyone treats me like I am normal.

I tried to talk to friends and family over the holidays...to try and convey how unwell I feel. They pretty much ignored my intensity.

I get the feeling people don't want to "deal" with someone with mental problems, especially if the problems are overwhelming.

It made me angry. I felt completely unheard. I thought to myself, "No wonder people self-harm and do worse. It is terrible to feel unheard."

I also find the same happens with mental health care providers. Because I manage to appear "put together" they seem to ignore what I am saying. That I really, really, really need help.

It is truly a curse to have mental health issues.