Do you hide the fact that you have depression or panic attacks or anxeity? Also when people come over to your house do you hide your meds so people dont know that your taking certain meds?
Also are you embarrassed of you mental health? Have you ever lied to cover up your mental heath. I understand special friends and family know of what is going on but do you keep it private to everyone else? Have you ever trusted someone only to be double crossed and befriended or teased over your secret??
2007-02-25 13:06:39 · 5 answers · asked by michael m 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I don't keep it a secret anymore. I used to try to hide it especially at work. I was afraid of being discriminated against; which may seem ironic since I work for the Missouri Dept of Mental Health. I found out they can't discriminate against me (or at least they can't fire me) if I just let HR know about it and bring a statement from my doctor. Now they don't harrass me like they used to, I should have done it years earlier.
I used to conceal it from my wife's family, but I told them about it a few years ago and it's not a big deal .
I think I may have lost some friends because I was open about my mental illness history, but I don't need narrow minded people for my friends anyway.
I even joke about it sometimes, it doesn't bother me.
2007-02-25 13:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES to all!!! I think that even today depression is sterotyped illness. People still think that you are crazy or 'just need to cheer up' or 'be happy' or 'get over it' I definetly hide it. Trust is a big issue for me at the moment. Even at church I have trobly trusting my Pastors. A few times they have told others of what I told them. But there is a danger if you hide it that you wont get the support that you need. Sometimes all you need is a friend to listen and not judge. So be careful who you tell but do tell the ones you trust. They are there to help. Good luck!!
2007-02-25 13:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by bcooper_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family knows that I have depression, anxiety and OCD but they have all treated me differently since finding out. I have been candid with them as to receiving therapy and trying medication therapy.
As for friends, well no I don't open up to people about my medical problems. That's probably why I isolated myself from having any friends.
I do what I can to keep things private but sometimes it is very difficult. I have been double crossed by my inlaws. They told me to confide in them because I didn't really have anyone else aside from my husband. I told them everything that was going on and then they decided that my mental health issues were my fault and they referred to me as selfish. We no longer have any relationship as a result...
2007-02-25 13:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Cute But Evil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have had similar situation. i undergo psychiatric counseling before. i had medications too but i was afraid alot of people to know what really going on with me. alot of people looked up me and i hate being embarrassed for letting them know what i was really up to right now.
the first person i ever trusted was my mom. she even helped me find a doctor. but i am very disappointed that of all the people, she was the one who has the nerve to speak in public about my condition. and i get so embarrassed every time she tells me its all in my mind and that i am just acting to be sick or something... alot of rumor is spreading about me and i feel so helpless, i can't do anything to keep it a secret any longer.
2007-02-25 13:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by kleo23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some things are better left unsaid, friends are just friends and eventually can be your worst enemy, so keep your secrets to yourself
2007-02-25 13:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by life is great 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋