Never Give Up!!!

[Faith-34]

I am thankful that I have a place to go where I feel comfortable expressing how I feel, considering I have a hard time trusting people. I had a conversation with my cousin who said I shouldn't say I deal with anxiety and depression and bipolar. I disagree with that. I feel like in order for me to heal, I have to admit what I have suffered with my entire life.

[jkl5500]

Did your cousin mean not to talk about your illness with strangers (a good idea), or that you shouldn't admit to yourself that you have it (a terrible idea)? By "strangers", I don't mean the people on this site. We are here for you.

[Faith-34 in reply to jkl5500]

That I shouldn't admit to myself. I should just keep quiet. I don't talk to anyone about my illness. I don't trust too many people.

[jkl5500 in reply to Faith-34]

Does your cousin think it will all go away if you don't mention it? He or she clearly never suffered from these illnesses. I would ignore such bad advice.

[Faith-34 in reply to jkl5500]

No she hasn't. That's what I told her. I have to accept that I have an illness in order to heal myself.

[jkl5500 in reply to Faith-34]

I hope you are under treatment for these illnesses. If you are, what did your therapist say about this "advice"?

[Faith-34 in reply to jkl5500]

Yes I am under treatment. I have a psychiatrist and a therapy and also on medication. I will talk to my therapist at my appointment next week because she just said it tonight.

[jkl5500 in reply to Faith-34]

I have no idea why your cousin said that, because it makes no sense. I'm guessing the subject makes her uncomfortable, and she wants to sweep it under the rug. But you're the one who has to deal with it, not her. In my opinion, you are 100% correct.

[Faith-34 in reply to jkl5500]

Thank you. That helps give me reassurance.

[jkl5500 in reply to Faith-34]

You're welcome. I wish you the best for a speedy recovery.

[Faith-34 in reply to jkl5500]

Thank you.