[elevatedsoul]

sometimes i feel like they might as well just say "you choose to feel the way you do, you need to go do something and it will go away"
what do i do? by the time they are done talking about it i can't bring myself to say another word about it

edit :
actually that is exactly what they say

[Idiot17]

That line about what the family says, sounds pathetically familiar...... But still got no advice. (((((((elevatedsoul)))))))

[ToeJam]

It takes time (if ever) for family to understand. That's not to dishearten you... but mh is hard to understand for those that haven't faced it... and that often includes those closest to us.

Saying that, take something on board that they have said:

"you need to go do something"

Which is true if we want to ease the pain and despondency. Speak to your Dr, get an appointment with a T... these are the steps in the right direction.

We don't 'choose' to be this way... I bet everyone here if given the choice would love to be happy or at least more balanced and closer to the middle. We can find means to fight it though...

I wish you the best of luck

[elevatedsoul]

thanks, i guess its just difficult sometimes because they dont see the things i do 'do' to try , even if it doesnt work alot of the times i still do it for the heck of it but get little credit i guess because i am supposed to be different.
ive tried telling them its not just a switch anyone can turn on or off and its something thats not so easy to be in control of but they jst dont understand :/
i try to remind myself im not in it alone though

i am in it to win it you can count on that, and take it to the bank. I may be dragging along wounded missing a few limbs and bleeding out but im not giving up ever - its too good of a story to end it without knowing the ending (metaphor)

therapist appt on the 4th dec, dont really know what to expect never been to one

i just try to be patient with my family until i either figure out a way to explain it or they understand, i've tried asking them to just read about the disorders but they dont wanna read about it like its contagious

anyway, i think im gonna go try to hang out and have a few beers
thanks for the replies, its odd talking about these things

[Pierro]

Sometimes some in the family have their own ideas and nobody can change their minds. Its like hitting your head off a brick wall. I don't mean to be a pesamist but be prepared for that! Best wishes.