Posted by yesac on June 26, 2003, at 14:37:00
In reply to Re: Getting worser and worser » yesac, posted by Emme on June 26, 2003, at 6:34:21
> Then here's another practical problem. How to hide it from family members. My dad is stressed out enough over me and over other things. And if he knew I were in a hospital, he'd feel obligated to contact my mother and tell her. My mother cannot find out. She doesn't know about my mood disorder as far as I know. She's difficult, overprotective, chronically worried about everything, has panic attacks herself, is vehemently opposed to psychotropic medication, and would probably try to take some sort of nasty action against my doctor for having me on multiple medication. She'd think the medication was causing my problems and try to get me to go off. She'd tell everyone, distort reality, and never again treat me as a healthy person. It'd be the end of life as I know it. If I were unreachable for days at home it'd be a problem. I'd have to lie about going to see a friend somewhere....
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> Anyone else have this problem?Yeah, I've thought a lot about how my family would react to the situation of me being hospitalized. I mean, it would totally shock them to say the least. I've hinted at the idea to my sisters, but they have sort of written it off as me overreacting, thinking things are worse than they are, that I just need to hang in there, etc. Words of support, but not exactly on the mark. Anyways, yes, it would be extremely mortifying for me, but I think that I would need my parents' financial support to help cover the hospital bills (I have a $1500 coinsurance amount before my insurance covers 100%). It's good that they don't live around here, because I wouldn't want them dragged into my "recovery" after my release. No thanks!!
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