On the other hand, my sister has had great luck online. She met her fiance,(who is on an AD and anti-anxiety med. He did wait a few months before disclosure), through an internet dating service. Likely having me as a sister increased her understanding.
Non-MI people cannot understand (for the most part). How could they? I certainly had no idea before my first breakdown hit like a freight train. My husband, after 30 years and all his support, does not understand fully and occasionally gives subliminally bootstrap pep talks.
All that said, >chances are that they have been on meds themselves or they know friends that are on them.
I do agree. (Is it o.k. to quote another post?) Maybe disclose when you feel there is an opening. You could take confidence from support here (and other sources) and in the true wisdom (knowledge?) gained (and strength and insight) from all your life experience which includes depression. And you could post here as you go?
I hear you about the work (unemployment) issue. During intake earlier this year, the resident expressed veiled incredulity when I said I hadn't worked in almost ten years. (He seemed to overlook my role as stay at home mom, so fixated this society on work and career. F him.). I say kudos for putting yourself out there! Keep hanging tough :-)
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