Posted by rubenstein on May 11, 2005, at 11:58:31
I am in graduate school, and have always been the "perfect" child in my parent's eyes. They were great parents but there were a lot of unspoken expectations in my family. We also never talked about anything emotional. ANyway, a couple of weeks ago when I was about to go into the hospital, I told them that I have depression and anxiety. I must say it was so liberating and I have felt alot better since. I feel safer, and more real. I just wonder why it took me so long to tell them. My therapist is much relieved as well. At least, I don't have to hide why I have to travel to Bloomington every two weeks during the summer. Which, when you are used to having weekly therapy...2 weeks seems so long. Sorry for the rambling, any thoughts?
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