Posted by Ines on March 1, 2007, at 17:59:52
In reply to Re: Embarrassed of my disease! » Crazy Horse, posted by Larry Hoover on February 28, 2007, at 17:35:06
I just wanted to say I know exactly what you mean - I felt like that for a long time too. I used to either be very vague or actually make up some other disease when I had to explain why I was off work for a while. Recently, however, I started telling people that I was suffering from depression, or from a mood disorder- depending on how brave I am feeling that day. I find it easier to do that over email or the phone, but I am getting more comfortable with face to face. I found it very liberating-somehow being open about it has really helped me deal with it and feel that my condition is as legitimate as any other. I have also had good responses from people- certainly better than when I was very evasive about it . I certainly don't think that I owe anyone an explanation, but in my case after years and years of hiding, trying to talk openly about my problem has helped me cope...
Ines
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