Re: Never Explain

Posted by Zo on September 1, 2001, at 17:40:43

In reply to Re: Explaining or NOT Explaining Depression, posted by susan C on September 1, 2001, at 12:51:43

"I haven't been well."
"I have chronic health problems. . . ."
"My back hurts." Seriously, having a bad back -- which I don't, really, it just acts up from time to time -- must be The great excuse of all time. People immediately get it, are sympathetic, let you off the hook.
*Anything* but the emotional or mental! If I'm close enough to someone that warrants more, I let them know I have a "chemical imbalance."
It depends on the person and situation. The more neutral and matter of fact, the better.
Zo

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