Posted by deirdrehbrt on July 5, 2003, at 23:36:11
In reply to Friends, posted by cerodwen on July 5, 2003, at 16:37:17
Deirdre,
I don't know that I lost friends after being diagnosed, (I'm diagnosed with Bipolar, DID/MPD, and some psychotic symptoms. I was also diagnosed BPD, but I think the majority of this is the DID).
The largest problem I had was with people telling me I needed church more, that they are praying for me, and a general feeling sorry. On the other hand, I have made some wonderful new friends through support groups, and some in the hospital. These people understand me, and some have quickly become very fast friends.
As far as loss, that has occurred mostly in my family. Most of them think that I am either taking advantage of the SSDI and Medicaid system. I don't dare bring up the subject of abuse, so I've decided that I need to avoid my family as much as possible.
I guess that I don't have any real advice for you, but I can lend a sympathetic ear.
It's also nice to meet another Deirdre.
Warm wishes,Deirdre.
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