Tungsten Aromatics Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Do you tell people in your every day life about your involvement with Df? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springer2 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm not quite sure how to answer. I've told 2 people (my therapist and a friend) but have only referred to it generically. I haven't identified it as DF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 My therapist used to know. My parents know but they weren't keen on the idea as I spend too much time online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AloneGuy Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Everyone who is close to me already knows about my illness so they wouldn't be shocked or anything. I've specifically mentioned DF and how it has helped me to my brother. He's my best friend and very supportive.Anyway I voted for "sometimes" :) Edited November 17, 2013 by AloneGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat1138 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I told my mom and dad and my brother. They know I have had problems with depression, anxiety and ocd. They are all very supportive.I think I also told my friend, but I can't remember. It was a long time ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almostbroken Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 No because I'd be worried my secrets would be found out. Not sure how my hubby would feel about me feeling alone even when he's here with me...and that's just one thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Aromatics Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I can understand that.It can be difficult to live in secret and another to open up to the ones we love. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shio Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No I've never shared the fact that I'm a DF member. I feel like it's my own personal sanctuary where I can actually be me without the actor in me... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saliency Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 The things I post here are completely different to the things I say in real life. In real life, I'm always smiling and making jokes. I wouldn't want anyone to see the miserable, defeated and sometimes whiny things that I post about here. This side of me is my personal secret. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SufferInSilence Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 No I do not share my forum activities with anyone outside the forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStar Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Yes, I've told quite many people that I'm a member of this forum, but I always refer to a 'mental health forum' or 'depression message board' or something else as generic. I never mention it's specifically DF. The same people I've chosen to tell know I frequent far more peculiar sites than a mental health community would be. Actually, most of them are happy for me that I'm able to get peer support this way and give my support to you in return. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmg Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 My wife knows. Told my two best friends. That is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licorice Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I don't tell people anything about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graycoyote Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 My wife knows and a close friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledface Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I was looking back at threads and thought this one was a good one to resurrect. I have told a few people about finding DF and that it's been extremely helpful but they have no idea how helpful it has been to me nor do they know how much time I spend here :) so I voted sometimes. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBecoming Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have never told anyone about DF but I have mentioned my depression to people in the past though no one I have met in the past few years is aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sober4life Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've told people before but that's been a long time ago and they probably forgot all about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD4010 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've mentioned it to a few coworkers that are struggling. I hoped they would join up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orso Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I have only mentioned it to my therapist. If I knew someone who was struggling I'd let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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