My daughter doesn't want to speak of my Major Depression/Anxiety Neurological Disorder. She has not allowed me to really talk to her about it and I doubt that she has ever researched it. My psychologist thinks it is her fear that she will end up with the same thing? I don't think there are many people who understand mental health issues unless they actually have experienced problems themselves, and I have found that attempts to discuss your problems with others gets you a very blank look in their eyes [LOL! 😕😉] and a quick change of the subject! It's okay. Maybe I would be the same way? I had always wished there were more mental health support groups that were more specific to your Dx. The groups I tried always seemed to center on addiction. Forgive me, I must jokingly respond to your comment that "they think it is all in my head". I have always joked with others about my mental health, that "they think it's all in my head........and, hey, IT IS!", in my case, with the neurological disorder! I think you just have to keep laughing! 🤣😁😉 That's why this Mayo Connect is SO GREAT! Please, don't give up, this is a place where you can share, ask questions, and get the support and empathy you need, trust me. I am new to this, but I consider it a Godsend. My friends do, too, because I have shared with them all about it. Hang in there, and post, post, post.........
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I can understand where you are coming from. I too have physical and mental health issues. It was recommended to me to try seeing a psychologist. I am going to see one next week. I thought it would be worth my time.