Hello dovecry,
I know exactly how you feel, but figure that the problem is most people fail to have the imagination to even begin to understand the situations we have had to deal with, and that the mental health problems are really a just sane response to a completely insane situation. I think in most cases we've had to deal with more extreme and unusual situations in life than most people, and there's no manual to help us navigate it! I think in some ways this makes us stronger and in some ways it makes us more vulnerable. I also had mental health problems as a result of dealing with PD in the family, and I don't ever tell anyone about it unless I really trust them. But then I figure everyone else has secrets they keep to themselves too.
Congratulations on all the things you have achieved in your life!! I hope your journey to recovery continues well
I know exactly how you feel, but figure that the problem is most people fail to have the imagination to even begin to understand the situations we have had to deal with, and that the mental health problems are really a just sane response to a completely insane situation. I think in most cases we've had to deal with more extreme and unusual situations in life than most people, and there's no manual to help us navigate it! I think in some ways this makes us stronger and in some ways it makes us more vulnerable. I also had mental health problems as a result of dealing with PD in the family, and I don't ever tell anyone about it unless I really trust them. But then I figure everyone else has secrets they keep to themselves too.
Congratulations on all the things you have achieved in your life!! I hope your journey to recovery continues well