Posted by Dinah on November 17, 2002, at 8:58:54
In reply to To tell or not to tell ...., posted by Jumpy on November 14, 2002, at 21:17:58
I agree with Cece. That is an appalling story. To think that such ignorance exists in the medical community. :(
I've been lucky in a way. My work knows about my problems because it's a small office. No one makes much of a deal of it unless I'm having trouble getting my work done, and even then it's a mostly sympathetic question about whether I think I can do it.
I'm largely open about my meds trials. And I've extended it to my friends and others as well. Someone commented once on my loss of weight and asked my secret. I answered a good episode of depression does it every time. People are usually pretty calm about it. I usually end up with quite a few people who have a brother/sister/mom or themselves on antidepressants. Those with chronic illnesses like diabetes usually compare it with that. When I do run into prejudice or ignorance (unfortunately including my family) I'm pretty outspoken about it. I don't get into details naturally, or bring it up, but if it comes up in conversation, it doesn't bother me to mention it.
That's me, tramping in where angels fear to tread. :)
But I've been extremely lucky. Either that or my aquaintance includes more than its fair share of those familiar with mental illness. Or maybe they've just guessed already. :)
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