Quote From: lorrieannd
You know why they don't get it? 1) They know it as Manic Depressive (MD), and people were put into institutions or took their own lives when they heard the words MD. The new name, BP DOES NOT take away the STIGMA of MD.. I HAD an aunt by marriage, who was dxt BP(Manic Depressive) in 1980. She took her own life, she was only 25 and had two small girls, She was my favorite, we were close in age...she listened,I miss her. So when I ask my family for answers, They tell me it is too difficult to talk about, I am always put off, or We don't talk about this stuff. I know it is sad to think of my aunt now, but can't they open up just for me? NOT Lets just say..They didn't have Dr. Phil or Oprah LOL.
2) They are afraid that if they acknowledge Her disease, they fear being blamed for the sickness. Or their fears of "catching" IT, there are people who don't know any better, and those that do.
Take it slow and listen to your GUT. I Know you are in tune with yours. Trust yourself to make the right decisions, not for Them...for YOU and YOURS. You take care sweetie, I'll see you on the flip side. Take care and God Bless Lorrie
Lorrie..
Check out Dougy.org and Kidsaid.com... these are sites that help kids deal with the issues you mention in your post. Pass them on too.
