Today, I finally got the courage to tell my parents I think I'm suffering from schizophrenia. They refused to discuss it after telling me, "It's all in my head." FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, at a family dinner, I found the courage to tell my husband's parents about my schizophrenia. They exchanged weird looks and then there was an uncomfortable silence. Then my father-in-law finally says, "Christ. The grandkids won't come out all nutty, right?" FML
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Today, I came out to my parents. They still think I'm joking. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML
Today, I finally confronted my parents about my depression and avoidant personality disorder. I showed them a well-kept journal of every time they've disregarded my feelings on something completely valid. I'd worked on this journal since I was ten years old. They denied it all and told me to "quit being a crybaby." FML
Today, I came out to my parents. They laughed in my face. FML
Today, I finally got the courage to tell my parents that I'm gay. My mom said "Yeah, we know." When I asked how they knew, my dad, without looking up from the tv, said, "We've been monitoring your Internet history." FML
Today, I tried to tell my dad that I was really struggling with my mental health and didn't think I could stay alive much longer. He laughed. This comes after telling my "best friend" last week and having to wait three days for a reply. FML
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kfchicken 31
that's hard thing to admit to people it's unfortunate they reacted like that. hopefully you're in a position/place where you're able to get help for yourself. if you're young maybe see a school counselor and see if they can help. it won't be easy but it's worth it trust me I've know people with schizophrenia and it is definitely something you want want help with.
Grizz8831 14
talk to their parents... it reads like they still live with family, so mid to late teens I would guess... IE the time in life you are supposed to be able to rely on them for help and advice... yes they should see a doctor and set it up alone if need be... but their parents sound kind of shitty...
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kfchicken 31
that's hard thing to admit to people it's unfortunate they reacted like that. hopefully you're in a position/place where you're able to get help for yourself. if you're young maybe see a school counselor and see if they can help. it won't be easy but it's worth it trust me I've know people with schizophrenia and it is definitely something you want want help with.
RichardPencil 32
Mental illness is in the brain, which is in the head. Now that we've established that, what are you going to do about that?
Grizz8831 14
talk to their parents... it reads like they still live with family, so mid to late teens I would guess... IE the time in life you are supposed to be able to rely on them for help and advice... yes they should see a doctor and set it up alone if need be... but their parents sound kind of shitty...
IHaveThePower 18
Yep, that's where the brain gremlins live. That said, OP, you can probably go see a psychiatrist who has cash payment available, if you have income. Most of them have a cash payment plan, specifically for situations like this.
ForeverAlone89 10
Well... they’re not wrong...
sickerthanyou 13
Well, technically they are right, it’s all in your head
thomasthedankengine 11
plot twist: theyre not real
Gubbon 17
And he got 'borned' from what?
Jonkbaby 23
stick with that courage my friend. some people have no idea how to talk about that kind of thing. but mental health is very important, especially these days