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Posted by angel1 on July 1, 2002, at 21:55:02
Does anyone else experience family members who run the other way when you experience depression, or family members who get jealous and lie when something good happens to you. How does a person
handle such things? Why do family members seem fine to your face, only to find out later that they lied to you. My God, my own sister cannot
even be honest with me. My whole family is dysfunctional. I don't want to go to therapy, so please don't suggest that. Sometimes I fantasize about packing up my things and moving to a new location without letting anyone in my family know where I am. They probably wouldn't worry that much anyway. Please Help!
Posted by Katt on July 1, 2002, at 22:33:10
In reply to NO family support, posted by angel1 on July 1, 2002, at 21:55:02
Uhhhh....were you reading my journal or something? Oh, wait, I don't have one. Odd...where did you get that then?
Posted by oracle on July 3, 2002, at 18:34:15
In reply to NO family support, posted by angel1 on July 1, 2002, at 21:55:02
Options are:
1) Move
2) Suffer
3) Therapy
Posted by MomO3 on July 4, 2002, at 0:13:23
In reply to Re: NO family support, posted by oracle on July 3, 2002, at 18:34:15
I felt no support from my family when I was a suicidal teenager...
I experienced this today with my sister. I am 31 and she is 27. Over the last few months I have confided in her about my visits to the pdoc, the meds being prescribed etc. I thought maybe she would understand and be able to offer a little support or insight....but no..
Today I told her that I called the pdoc to tell him that I am having dreams about a table full of copious amounts of chocolate and cocaine, and I am very close to a binge of some kind. My sister's reaction "ha ,you're just a spaz".
Gee thanks sis, I feel about 2 inches tall now. I don't guess she will ever be supportive of my attempts to fix my mental state (she watched me take a knife to my wrists 8 years ago, and did nothing but take the knives away)
She says I am over reacting and that "it's all in my head" - well DUH!!!!!!!! of course it is in my head, this is a brain chemistry issue that is finally being address after nearly 20 years of struggle. Can't she just support my efforts??
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 4, 2002, at 15:26:51
In reply to NO family support, posted by angel1 on July 1, 2002, at 21:55:02
Aargh! I'm sorry that your family is not there for you right now. They should be able to show you the unconditional love and acceptance you need right now. Unfortunately, life is not always like that --
I have found this to be true among some family members. Even with my organic illness, some people can be supportive and some put their heads in the sand. Those who are most supportive are the ones who have been ill themselves -- which may be a source of comfort to you. Someday, when you get through this, you can help others.
I would suggest, while not cutting yourself off from your family, trying to find other safe, supportive people to confide in. I know friends are not the same when you need acceptance from your family, but they help patch the gap.
Good luck!
bookgurl99
Posted by quarez on December 25, 2006, at 19:15:13
In reply to Re: NO family support, posted by bookgurl99 on July 4, 2002, at 15:26:51
I found that leaving my family was the best thing that ever happened to me. They never supported me in my mental illness. I have post traumatic stress disorder and was caused by child sexual abuse. One of my family members done it to me namely my sister. So my family would rather have her over for Christmas rather than me knowing there is no way I will come while she is there. So anyway I moved like 400 miles away got married again and I am currently attending college with a 3.3 gpa. No matter what any jerks in your familes say I would do what my doctor says and follow my heart which makes me happy and leads to a life that can be tollerable.
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