[toscana]

I know I do. I haven't shared all of my problems here. There is only one person in my life who knows just about everything, my daughter. There is stuff I haven't even told my psychiatrist yet. I told my therapist some but not all. Often I wonder why I hold back.

[catsrhelm]

It is called stigma judgements that folk practice. I hide my depression from my husband because of judgements he's made in the past.

[Clara22]

totally!

Problems??? What problems???

*rolleyes

[gayleggg]

I had problems all the time and from many people. Only my doctor get mostly the truth.

[Fuzzybear]

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here in a couple of months, but I'd like to say that some people hide their issues since they know they'll probably be judged harshly or thought of as being "crazy" by most people.

Unfortunately, a lot of people are still ignorant about mental health issues. My own family thinks that I'm "crazy" and not really worthy of respect most of the time. Even counselors and therapists don't take certain issues that seriously at times. I have told my husband and a few friends about my issues, but looking back, I think that I probably told them more than they needed to know.

They're all more distant towards me now which sucks. My husband thinks that my issues are "all in my head", but my friends seem to understand (or at least seem like they do) about what I'm going through with depression and anxiety.

So sometimes it's best to keep some issues to yourself and only tell people what they need to know. Very few people will sympathize with you. So be careful of who you share this information with.

[MollyGroove]

I used to reach out and share things in the past. Now I avoid it. Sharing my problems never results in help or sympathy from others. Just judgement, apathy, ridicule or at the very least just complete indifference. I live in my head.

Originally Posted by MollyGroove

I used to reach out and share things in the past. Now I avoid it. Sharing my problems never results in help or sympathy from others. Just judgement, apathy, ridicule or at the very least just complete indifference. I live in my head.

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Sorry to hear that Molly! It sounds like you ended up trusting all the wrong people! I've had that happen to me to, so now I only tell certain people about my problems. I never reveal anything to anyone that I feel that I can't trust to keep my secrets.

It's hard to find people who will be helpful, sympathetic, and understanding regarding mental health issues, but perhaps if you can find a few people with similar issues, or a support group for whatever you're going through, you won't be alone in your struggles. At least the people on here are nice, non judgmental, and sympathetic. I've only met one person on here who wasn't, but whatever.

If you need someone to talk to, friend me! We all need someone to talk to and listen to us sometimes!

Angie

[Just Carmen]

I am famous for under reporting my problems. There is so much I find hard to say and worse, I hate being blown off by my doctor, friends, family when I do talk about things. Some things sound silly even to me. The lack of concentration, foggy thinking, lack of energy etc.

[izzyfg2000]

Gah...I hide everything, until recently. I told my mom about my issues with depression, but I haven't told her everything. Either I say nothing, or I understate everything. I can't be completely honest in this world.

[Idiot17]

Hide all of it. i am a lie.

[MariposaLlora]

I think some people really can't understand because of all the misconceptions surrounding mental illness. Others try to help, but too much information can be confusing for them. I share the most with the people closest to me; I'm careful with other people. I don't think of it as hiding problems, just sharing wisely.

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[Emotionally Dead]

Depends. I normally walk around like a zombie, so people know something is wrong, I just don't tell them what. If they ask I say "nothing". Why? Because I don't want to put my problems on anyone else and I don't want to say them out loud.

[tigersassy]

I keep most things to myself if I think I'll get judged harshly. I try to fix problems on my own that should probably be treated by a dr but I don't trust them. I gotta get over that.

[vans1974]

Originally Posted by toscana

I know I do. I haven't shared all of my problems here. There is only one person in my life who knows just about everything, my daughter. There is stuff I haven't even told my psychiatrist yet. I told my therapist some but not all. Often I wonder why I hold back.

Me too, I haven't confided everything to my pdoc, but I'm okay with that! I don't think I need to! Best of luck, and only do what you feel comfortable doing.

[movingdepression]

Originally Posted by Clara22

totally!

This is classic! Really depicts how others can view us!

I am completely open with my husband, therapist and pdoc about my mental health issues.

I hide borderline personality disorder. I try to hide my depression from people I get close to but believe me it never works so I end up having to tell them.

[LegateTJV]

Of course.
Well, at least used to.
To long of hiding, need to bring it out, talk with a Specialist in the field, know for sure.

Personally I just stopped caring,

went from

To I don't care! This is me!
Haha!

I wish you all a great day!