Usually I mask what I’m going through now, and it usually serves quite well.....like others, I do it for a quiet time n in order to get on. I’ve had several bouts of depression in my life, plus other m/h issues. Friends and family have shown understanding sometimes, but, pretty much, the consensus is, I’m making too much out of things, nothing really is the matter, and I’ve openly been mocked, dismissed, etc, by those who claim to know and love me best. My Doc (thankfully!) is one of the handful of people that I have, who I know I can rely upon for support.

I’ve been told (in the past) that I don’t talk enough or ask for help.but, I have tried reaching out for help, and have been knocked back down, invalidated, and like I’m irrelevant. My family and I have now come to a silent agreement, not talking personal. I know, bit of a whine....lol, but in short, I relate completely xx