Frustrated

[Thefightisworthit]

Does anyone else have a family member who refuses to belive that you have mental health issues, and tells you it's all in your head and your lifes not that bad?

[Iammesues]

I’ve never told a family member my struggles. They’d never understand. I admire you for trying but people are absent of empathy and unable to listen. Those of us who are broken are the ones here to still give a piece of ourselves to listen

[Thefightisworthit in reply to Iammesues]

Thank you, I'm glad there is a community for us

[Iammesues in reply to Thefightisworthit]

This community allows me to see that it’s not just me that the world broke. I wish everyone peace and contentment

[Elle_Luv]

Literally the reason I’m here. All the time. None of my family understands or refuses to believe the seriousness of my mental health. And I’m not really sure how to say it or make them understand anymore.

[Thefightisworthit in reply to Elle_Luv]

I'm sorry you deal with it too, I know it hurts when people don't believe you, especially the people who are supposed to care the most

[Iammesues in reply to Elle_Luv]

They just can’t understand. Empathy is lacking in the world today. People only see and think of themselves. Those of us with mental health challenges have the special ability to listen and truly show we care

[Iammesues in reply to Elle_Luv]

Isn’t it exhausting trying to explain? Just thinking about trying to articulate my feelings seems useless

[Iammesues in reply to Elle_Luv]

It’s hard to find the words to have them understand, right? I’ve turned into a recluse out of protection from others and sadness. I don’t currently see myself being able to re-emerge but I suppose anything can happen

[Elle_Luv in reply to Iammesues]

Im starting to think that way too. I have a bad habit of emotion dumping, but i can always emotion dump on a blank piece of paper! I think now my approach is to tell people what they need to know. And learn to cope with the rest internally. As shitty as it is

[Iammesues in reply to Elle_Luv]

I’m the opposite. I’ve nearly stopped talking to people. They just don’t care anyway. And they don’t even notice my silence so you that’s telling

[Elle_Luv in reply to Iammesues]

Yah. Im pretty extroverted. Does it get lonely?

[Iammesues in reply to Elle_Luv]

Very. But I don’t think very highly of most people so it’s ok

[Hidden]

I have a few members that do that....i try to interact with them as little as possible. I guess basic empathy and kindness are very hard for some people.

[Iammesues in reply to Hidden]

I’ve gone silent in front of most family and friends. I prefer to stay alone than be confronted with the lack of empathy they express

[Thefightisworthit in reply to Hidden]

Yeah, I've never understood why most people are like that, I hardly ever talk to anyone on my dads side of the family anymore, they kinda view me and one of my cousins who also struggles as the "black sheeps" of the family, and I know if I tried to reach out to them again it would result in me feeling worse

[FearIsALiar]

I’ve had friends tell me that. Most of my family members struggle with mental health too so I’m glad they understand a bit. Of course everyone deals with it differently.

[Elle_Luv]

I love that perspective! That there is something positive in this thing that is extremely difficult to control! I will say while my writing doesn’t help them fully understand it makes them understand a little bit more!