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And there’s a huge fear of people to reach out when they are having a mental health episode. Everyone really cares about mental health when a celebrity commits suicide, but day to day? You’re supposed to keep this stuff to yourself.
If you let people know about a mental illness, they will use it against you. People have tried used my mom’s bipolar against me. The only people sicker than those with real conditions are everyone else.
Whenever I write about my mom’s bipolar and childhood experiences with it... So many people have similar stories. Mental health is a major issue that we’re not supposed to talk about. Until someone commits suicide or OD’s. As a society we need to grow up a bit. Or a lot.
Mental health issues don’t get written or spoken about because those most qualified to speak about them and who lived them are also least prepared for the hate. The attacks will come. And so people hide under the covers with the curtains drawn hoping the gloom goes away.
It’s hard to not say my childhood influenced my politics. What do you do about the mentally ill? What I hear from so many, “They should have saved up for the medical bills!” The glibness with which serious issues are treated has always troubled me.
Socialism isn’t going to solve the problem, nor snide remarks about “They should have saved up more!” However, the drugs my mom needed cost 1/10th of the price charged in America. $1,200 in the U.S. Every month. $120 if you ordered them from Canada. Which is illegal.
I grew up in a very similar situation. Never knew what i was coming home to. I'm glad that's all in the past now. It did me some favors, however, as I was completely independent at a young age, financially and emotionally.
Best advice I've had? Never tell people about your problems. 80% don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
Blessing to you and your family. Admire your courage. Rock on.
There’s a book here.
I was hospitalized with bi-polar after the birth of my first daughter. Turns out it was postpartum depression, but years later my ex's wife told everyone about it. My response? I openly talked about it and took that weapon away.
Sorry, Mike, we have a family member with bi-polar disorder. There is a stigma around it and most people in the country don't understand the challenges families face.
Thank you
An unfortunate lesson I've learned is you can't be totally honest with anyone who has any power over you. They will use this stuff against you. That includes bosses, doctors etc. Most people don't want to take the time to fully understand.
But they WILL care when it happens to them. Someone close to them. A child. Life has a way. But also we are coming along better in our society with these issues. Most people make flippant comments when irritated about how someone ACTS & that is different from an actual illness.
thank God for AA (to those who qualify for membership :)
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