For the most part when an aquaintance finds out I have a mental illness they react positively. But, that isn't always the way. I've had a few break ties. I've had a few distance themselves. I've also had some treat me differently.

Some of it I suppose I understand. But, it is the people that suddenly treat me as though I have been dumbed down that bother me.

Yes, a few people in my life have begun to talk down to me in infantile voices as though I, in an instant, have either lost my IQ or become deaf.

It is so very irritating. I'm no so sure it might even be an unconscious reaction.

[gayleggg]

What an awful experience! Some people are just ignorant of mental illness. I don't think that I could deal with that.

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[cashart10]

My mother in a way, does this at times. She is overall very understanding and supportive, but she, at times, acts as though I am incaple of being a "grown up." For instance, she will often protect me from negative content in our family. I will later find out about it once everything is fine. I understand she is trying to protect me but at the same time it is a bit ridiculous.

Originally Posted by cashart10

My mother... at times, acts as though I am incaple of being a "grown up."

That is exactly it!

[msox12]

Oh my gosh... my mother acts the same way! I'm almost 30 years old and she still treats me as though I'm 14. I wonder if anyone will ever see me as an "adult." I know Ive messed up a lot of things because of bad choices due to my alcoholism and what im 99.9% sure is bipolar 2... but it's so irritating, and in a way, I feel like debilitating. Almost as though she wont "let me" grow up...so I continue to stay in this child-like mentality. Ugh... I need to see a therapist.