[thine_self_untrue]

My mother just saw this forum. Asked me what it was. I showed her. She asked why I was on it. Because I was feeling depressed? Yes. She left.

This may be the end for me here. I don't know. If it is, thank you all and goodbye. This place has been so much for me and I really hope I don't lose it. I'll miss it so much...

God, I'm gonna cry. I don't know what else to say.

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[Rohag]

Dear Mother of Thine_self_untrue:

A little over two months ago your daughter joined PsychCentral, a diverse online community of people suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. We realize strong stigmas attach to these illnesses.

Perhaps you may feel your daughter's reaching out to this community reflects poorly on yourself or your family. Maybe you feel slighted because she did not come directly to you.

Depression is a fierce, indiscriminate monster who attacks all sorts of people who you would never suspect had any external cause to be depressed. The way your daughter is feeling does not by itself say anything about the relationship you two share.

During these past couple of months “Thine_self_untrue” has significantly contributed to this community, endearing herself to many of us. Hopefully she has derived some benefit and comfort for herself as well.

Please discuss these issues with your daughter. Her well-being and that of your whole family is our primary concern. It is our hope “Thine_self_untrue” will grow in health, strength and confidence.

Respectfully yours, “Rohag”

[NuckingFutz]

You go Rohag. And thine, hopefully she will not interfere.

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Thine, I hope it works out. It'd be a shame to give up something so helpful. Not only do you get help, you also give help. I hope you stay. Peace - Dennis

Originally Posted by thine_self_untrue

My mother just saw this forum. Asked me what it was. I showed her. She asked why I was on it. Because I was feeling depressed? Yes. She left.

This may be the end for me here. I don't know. If it is, thank you all and goodbye. This place has been so much for me and I really hope I don't lose it. I'll miss it so much...

God, I'm gonna cry. I don't know what else to say.

(((((((((((((((((((PC))))))))))))))))))))

[Monsieur]

Well said Rohag, the stigma which radiates from mental illness is as damaging as the illnesses themselves.

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But wait, is your mother forcing to leave PC? Or blocking it somehow? Even if she can't/doesn't want to acknowledge your depression why is she insisting on removing one of your lifelines? This is outrageous and inane ! I hope you can stay Thine.

Take care,
~Monsieur

[thine_self_untrue]

I'm safe for now. Still here. She didn't take it seriously. I think she didn't really grasp what I have here and how long I've been here. Not like I'm giving any information she doesn't ask for. But thank you all for your kind replies. I completely forgot at the time I posted that goodbye posts are not allowed. I'm sorry.

Thank you for the beautiful letter, Rohag. That was so very sweet of you. Unfortunately, she will never read it. She didn't think it was anything to worry about. Just a phase.

So. Crisis resolved. Sorry to overreact.

[FeelingHopeful]

Thine, Im glad you are still here! I would miss you if you left, I hope your mom will understand what you are going through.

[NuckingFutz]

Personally, the way her mom reacted, it felt like oh, she is handling her depression on her own. Okay, that works.

Now if you would only love yourself enough to stop being so doggone stubborn about getting help.