i know its aweful to say but sometimes i wish i had cancer instead. its so frustrating, i cant have a bad day (resulting in me being quiet) without being called grumpy. and when i admit im having a bad day i get "did you take your meds?"
no one cares and people think you arent trying hard enough. its a friggin struggle as it is to not let the depression swallow me up, but on top of it, i have to struggle to appear "fine" so i dont get the stupid crap from others. im so done. you can only fight for so long and seriously, what am i fighting for
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If Depression Was Like Cancer
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allalone6
, Sep 06 2012 08:27 AM
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 01:46 AM
Hi allalone6
I know that it is not easy to not let others misunderstanding and ignorance get to you, but if you give up because of others ignorance then the stigma of depression will never lift.
Trace
I know that it is not easy to not let others misunderstanding and ignorance get to you, but if you give up because of others ignorance then the stigma of depression will never lift.
Trace
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 07:52 AM
Hi AllAlone,
The stigmas surrounding brain cooties can be very frustrating. I have found that in gaining complete acceptance about my condition myself - logically and emotionally - has really helped me deal with the misconceptions, stigmas, and ignorance of others.
It still does hurt sometimes when people think I just need to try harder; but by refusing to accept the other person's ignorance - it hurts much less.
I hope you have a good day and weekend,
- Matt -
The stigmas surrounding brain cooties can be very frustrating. I have found that in gaining complete acceptance about my condition myself - logically and emotionally - has really helped me deal with the misconceptions, stigmas, and ignorance of others.
It still does hurt sometimes when people think I just need to try harder; but by refusing to accept the other person's ignorance - it hurts much less.
I hope you have a good day and weekend,
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 02:25 PM
When people are ignorant about my illness I allways take time to quietly tell them how anxiety and depression "works" - how it is an illness just like cancer, diabetes and so on - how it's just a part of me that needs to be accepted - some people need to get the explaination several times - but I take the time if needed!
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 02:32 PM
"Brain Cooties" - LOL!
I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
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A different side of me
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I know, right now you can't tell
But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see
A different side of me
-- Matchbox 20
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 03:55 PM
I don't mean to be the ultra-cynic here, but a lot of people don't even care and are not that sympathetic even if you have cancer. Our society just doesn't like sick people (although mental health disorders still have a stigma that some other illnesses do not have.)
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 08:41 PM
I was diagnosed with cancer last Nov. I didn't get an ounce of support or help from my family. My friends were there for me all the way. Let me tell you, the anxiety was through the roof and depression was skin tight. You generally can't see cancer either.
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Sheepwoman
God will give you no more than you can handle. This is all a test to see if you are really ready for the good things that are going to come your way. All this pain is going to come back and make me stronger.-Clarence Clemmons 1942-2011
Everything I know, I know because I love. Leo Tolstoy War and Peace
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Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:58 AM
Sheepwoman, sorry you had to go through such a rough time. I hope you are well.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 08:19 PM
im sorry sheepwoman. i guess i kinda feel like people wont look down on your for being sick, cause cancer wasnt your fault, whereas depression people act like it is
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 08:25 PM
Not everyone is of the mind that depression is our fault. It just appears that the majority of people think that way.
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It is not the life I lived; but the life I leave behind.
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God will give you no more than you can handle. This is all a test to see if you are really ready for the good things that are going to come your way. All this pain is going to come back and make me stronger.-Clarence Clemmons 1942-2011
Everything I know, I know because I love. Leo Tolstoy War and Peace
Sheepwoman
God will give you no more than you can handle. This is all a test to see if you are really ready for the good things that are going to come your way. All this pain is going to come back and make me stronger.-Clarence Clemmons 1942-2011
Everything I know, I know because I love. Leo Tolstoy War and Peace
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