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Originally Posted by summerfields
Family and mental illness. Not a good combination, at least not in my experience. I am pretty sure that family members who seem not to understand our mental illness are afraid of facing their own mental health issues. Personally, I'm sorry that I ever told any family members about my bipolar disorder, because they have so used it against me - especially the ones who obviously need help with their own state of mental (not) health.
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I am sorry this has happened to you.
I have only told one sibling because I know others would misuse the info.
It is sad that we cannot openly share without expecting some negative repercussions.
