Liz @liz223

I wish you a blessed day as well!

Teresa

Like you, I am Bipolar 2, and have no one to talk about it with except for this group and my therapist & psychiatrist for meds. Trying to get it across to my 3 adult kids, I sent the website from Mayo to them to read, hoping they'd start some conversation. They haven't. They really should know because at least part of it is genetic, but I guess they don't want to know. Sort of ostrich like.
Take care my friend,
abby

You're right. A big part is genetic. My grandfather was not diagnosed, but he shot my grandmother and then himself (while they were still young). My mom had a breakdown before she was 62, my first cousin committed suicide, another cousin is Bipolar. They need to know.

There are times when trying to let adult children know about family history such as mental illness does more harm than helping...I know this the hard way. Best some things are not revealed lest spouses use the info as ammunition...I know this for a fact. Sad as it is the children who pay the price. Sure could use my little grandson's loving and accepting hug far more often. He loves because he has not yet learned to be critical and judgmental. Little ears do hear whether big people think so or not. Labeled because of the suicide of my father. All I have is a whole lot of love and in this materialistic world this is not always enough. A world where there are those who see through distorted eyes. A world where others are seen for what kind of car we drive, the clothes they wear, where another lives-the list goes on and on. Won't be long before the standards set by others seep into his young mind. He will be 3 in January. I so cherish the moments I have with him and how he runs to me happily calling out and always a hug for his grandma.

A happy thought and memory. Acceptance is the key to happiness and contentment.

Hi, I am writing back to your message because what you say really touches me. I am french canadian and I am new at this kind of discussion, only reading for a few weeks. I understand most of the discussions, let's say about 95 percent. FRom now on, I begin to feel ready to share my own experience on majeur depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

It makes me feel better to know that there are people who are suffering as much as I do and that solutions and therapy do exist to relieve mental disorders.

Is it possible that someone would let me know what group of discussion could reach depression and gad ?

AGain, thank you for your message, it was a good one to make me decide to connect.

APpreciate the present time for the good moments.

Sylvie 🙂

Hello, @comtesse, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. So glad you joined us and that you are jumping into this kind of discussion. I believe that many have found the community here helpful as a way to connect and be supported by others who really "get it" about what they are experiencing with their conditions or illnesses.

You'd asked about discussions on depression as well as generalized anxiety disorder. Here are some you might be interested in reading and/or participating in on depression:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-term-depression/?pg=12
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/depression-2/
And some on anxiety or anxiety and depression:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/morning-anxiety/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-and-depression-1/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-panic-and-depression/
In one of the discussions above might be a good place for you to share some of your experiences, if you feel ready.

Hello and Thank you for your warm welcoming message. I will try your adresses for sure.

Have a good day !

Sylvie 🙂

Hi Sylvie .... and welcome to the Mental Health Group. You will find a group of loving, caring, helpful folks who will know exactly what you're talking about. There's always someone here that has been through the same thing and can give you support and comfort. I can tell you from my experience, I love this group. Even though I don't know their faces or where they live, I feel like I really do "know" them. Bless you my friend, and welcome ..... we're delighted to have you walk this journey with us.
abby