Hi following on from another thread a discussion started about people's responses to disclosing a MH condition. It's something I'd like to discuss as I have anxiety and depression.
To begin with I was reluctant to tell anyone as I felt I would be judged and seen to be weak or unreliable.
Over the last 3 years I have become very open a will tell people I am on medication and receiving counselling.
However, I am aware that there is still stigma and a lack of understanding attached to MH.
The issue discussed in the thread is that often people don't treat MH as a medical condition that the sufferer understands, treats and is able to lead a relatively normal life with.
So far I have not really had a negative response disclosing my condition, apart from one individual who tries to be the 'expert' in me and tends to view all my actions and responses I light of it.
Anyway I thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss.
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discussion about disclosing a MH condition and people's responses
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charliesweb · 28/05/2016 10:02
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