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Why is it if we tell someone we have a physical ailment we get sympathy and concern but when it's a mental health issue some people freak out on us? I believe others have hit the nail on the head, they don't understand what they haven't dealt with and this culture still has a very hostile, ignorant outlook on mental health problems.
I have faced that ignorance for many years and do what I can to educate when the other person is even a little bit willing to be open minded.
They are just as ignorant about taking medications for emotional issues. Somehow it's OK to take meds for high blood pressure but I should be able to tough it out with depression. Say what?
It takes time and courage to find a small group of supportive people to help us walk through our depression issues. Not just anyone has the empathy, compassion or ability to accept where we are. Doesn't make them bad people. They can't give what they don't have.
You were very courageous to try to be honest and seek support. Maybe she won't be able to be there for you with this issue. That makes me sad for you but I hope you will find others who can be supportive.
Judy
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However confused the scene of our life appears, however torn we may be who now do face that scene, it can be faced, and we can go on to be whole.
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