Can your family be toxic?

[Nishma__]

I mean...i know my parents love me a lot and blah blah but sometimes i feel they are way too toxic. They don't seem to accept that fact that I am mentally unstable, having being diagnosed with BPD and all. They think therapy is scam and medicines make me weak. And they continue gas lighting me like always, infact they do it more than ever now.

[leaningonjesus]

yes of course family can be the most toxic people in someones life

they are still flawed human beings and no better than anyone else

they are supposed to and should be the most loving understanding and supportive but...

unfortunately thats not always the case

[CaliBoa22]

it is absolutely possible. Simply dealing w mental illness everyday n making it through the day already proves you’re strong. If meds and therapy is what you need and makes you feel better then do it. You are not weak for wanting help if anything the fact that you’re looking for help makes you strong. Keep it up!