[lark265]

my God, why is it so hard to just be who I am? I think if I had a broken leg instead of a mental illness I would be socially accepted......people would look at me and commiserate - they'd ask how I broke my leg, it would be acceptable....there's no shame in having a broken leg........but with my emotional illness, I feel like I have to apologize just to get out of bed in the morning.....my Mom was all about appearances when I was growing up......so if there was someone in the family with a mental illness, that SIMPLY COULD NOT BE!! "You must get over this right now if you would like to remain a part of this family." And at age 8, I didn't have a lot of options.......again, if my leg had broken, my Mom would be OK with it......she would "let" me have a broken leg and still be in the family............so we have an illness, but it's not OK to have it........great

[regretful]

Those closest to us seem to want to turn a blind eye to our suffering because it is a strong reminder of the own vulnerability. I hope that you continue to visit the pages and forums here. I've found them to be useful in addressing my depression...

[Davyblues]

Saying just snap out if it or cheer up or you have a good upbringing why are you always down is the wrong things to be told but it happens to us all.
Depression is part of us embrace it and when you feel down and feel emotional stop watching the news as it's all depressing. Go help at a charity shop for a day for free or a soup kitchen and look at the things you have that others don't. It won't make it better but it gets you out the house.
Also exercise is good because you can get out yourself and forget others for an hour.
People don't understand what it's like and paranoia and worrying how people perceive you and being over sensitive to minor issues like others not returning texts etc is normal.
I used to cry out runs then breakdown because I couldn't find my car keys but meds help they really do but you have to stay strong.
Goodluck there's nothing wrong with crying it shows you are normal and at least you can admit it well done hope you get through this.
Davy

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[Fuzzybear]

[waterknob1234]

Lark I know what you mean. I don't know why there has to be a stigma attached to mental illness. Everybody gives you love if you have a broken leg or a physical illness. When you have a mental illness people say "just get over it." They act like you can control it. I wish that were true, then we would all feel better today. Then people think all the wrong things with mental illness. I am afraid to tell most people in my world because I don't want to face the judgment. Best of wishes to you.

[TheOriginalMe]

When I fell and hit my head, people stopped to help. When I broke down due to depression and anxiety people just walked on by. Even with a supportive family, the wider world is so cruel to us.

[healingme4me]

Originally Posted by lark265

SIMPLY COULD NOT BE!! "You must get over this right now if you would like to remain a part of this family."

And at age 8, I didn't have a lot of options.......again, if my leg had broken, my Mom would be OK with it......she would "let" me have a broken leg and still be in the family............so we have an illness, but it's not OK to have it........great

Perhaps, my hunch, if you'd had a broken leg, it could be used to her societal advantage. She'd get attention because of it.

She disowned you? Just shameful on her part.



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