abirose Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 If it’s a sunny day or we’re going out I am expected to be happy , I wish they could understand that a trip out or the weather will not make my mental illness magically disappear. MultiQuote Quote Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hey @abirose I can totally relate to you on this, my mum, whenever i'm struggling with my mental health, will often say well go for a run or "you have nothing to be sad about". I think sometimes it's a generational thing as there is so much misunderstanding about mental health. I know it can be exhausting trying to explain your mental health to your family over and over again. Could you try and share this article with them: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/what-not-to-say-to-a-depressed-person/. Try not to rise to it and remember that just because they don't understand your mental health, does not make it invalid, you know how you feel so trust in that. How are things going for you right now? Remi MultiQuote Quote This Digital Mentor Account is no longer active. Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abirose Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Hey @abirose I can totally relate to you on this, my mum, whenever i'm struggling with my mental health, will often say well go for a run or "you have nothing to be sad about". I think sometimes it's a generational thing as there is so much misunderstanding about mental health. I know it can be exhausting trying to explain your mental health to your family over and over again. Could you try and share this article with them: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/what-not-to-say-to-a-depressed-person/. Try not to rise to it and remember that just because they don't understand your mental health, does not make it invalid, you know how you feel so trust in that. How are things going for you right now? Remi Thank you for the help, I hope the link will help my mum understand, I’m doing okay at the moment , a lot better than about a year ago, I’m trying to make positive changes in my life to improve my mental health and I think this organisation will really help�� I have good and bad days but seeing your reply has made my day much better. Edited September 24, 2019 by abirose MultiQuote Quote Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Hey there @abirose No problemo that's what we are here for. Did you get a chance to show your Mum the link?? I'm glad you are doing better than before, just remember how far you've come. Remi MultiQuote Quote This Digital Mentor Account is no longer active. Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abirose Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Hey there @abirose No problemo that's what we are here for. Did you get a chance to show your Mum the link?? I'm glad you are doing better than before, just remember how far you've come. Remi Yes, I sent it to her and at first I think she was offended but I think she’s becoming to understand a bit more, she had a meeting with my head of year at my school and I think that’s helped as well. MultiQuote Quote Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 That's really good that you showed it to her and maybe she was just a bit shocked at first and then began to explain a little bit more as she did reach out to your head of year so it shows that she wants to be involved with you. Hows your week been? Remi MultiQuote Quote This Digital Mentor Account is no longer active. Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abirose Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 That's really good that you showed it to her and maybe she was just a bit shocked at first and then began to explain a little bit more as she did reach out to your head of year so it shows that she wants to be involved with you. Hows your week been? Remi My week hasn’t been so great since I’ve been ill most of the time🤢 but I did go out with my mum and sister and we had a good time and all got along��So mentally I’m doing okay at the moment. MultiQuote Quote Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Hey Abi, Good to hear you are in an 'okay' place. Sometimes it's just about putting one foot in front of the other and carrying on is the best we can do. Being ill sucks, make sure you are taking care of yourself! Remi MultiQuote Quote This Digital Mentor Account is no longer active. Link to comment https://forums.ditchthelabel.org/topic/1350-hey-i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2m-abi-my-parents-don%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2t-understand-my-mental-illness/#findComment-5945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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