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Old Mar 08, 2017, 01:07 AM
DechanDawa DechanDawa is offline
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Originally Posted by sophiesmom View Post
I do not tell family. But I do have to listen and sympathize when I have to hear about their mental health issues....

I don't want to be one of them....they want the sympathy. They want attention. They want coddling. They want to be noticed and pitied.

I don't want those things.....

(I don't think)



I don't know why you say you "have to" listen to mental health problems of family members. I guess I feel differently. My oldest friend has long-standing mental health problems and I am more than happy to be a listening ear if that is what she needs. Recently another family member went into counseling and I was supportive. As long as people are trying to get better and improve...or even if they can't. But maybe if you don't want to listen to the problems of others you should politely tell them you aren't able to be receptive...
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