Posted by messadivoce on December 20, 2004, at 15:47:42
In reply to Re: Planet Clueless » messadivoce, posted by Shortelise on December 20, 2004, at 13:53:02
Thanks ShortE, I know what you mean by wanting to prevent yourself from getting hurt and not hurting anyone else in the process. It's such a fine line to walk.
My parents have never been able to deal well with me when I'm depressed. I know I had a lot of their concern and sympathy early on, but as I grew up and went to college they had no idea what to do with me. They were upset when I chose to seek out therapy and when I didn't tell them right away. They were equally upset that I didn't choose to share the details of all the painful stuff I was working through. I think they felt it was a betrayal to them.
Things are better now, but only because I'm better. They've just never known what to do with me because I'm the "problem" member of the family. My new T is taking a very proactive approach to this. She thinks some family therapy is in order. To that I say to her good luck.
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