Posted by Greg A. on November 22, 2001, at 13:03:49
In reply to Re: I don't get it » kiddo, posted by tina on November 22, 2001, at 7:28:00
Tina – I’m surprised your family is not more compassionate and understanding. You mention hubby, but who are the rest of the family? I have involved my wife in my research re: depression. I have had her visit my therapist with me. My kids spent quite a bit of time with me when I was in hospital and if nothing else got the idea that a mental illness was to be treated just like a physical one. They still don’t seem to attach much of a stigma to it. They saw lots of other people in the same boat. I figure if I am open and honest and if I try when I feel up to it to tell them what my problem is about and how it affects me, we will function better as a family.
Things are not perfect. They never are. My wife becomes frustrated with ‘my moods’ but if she knows I am trying to help myself, she is pretty supportive.Hang in there,
Greg
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