Why can't they understand?

[jonikd]

Does anyone have tips on helping partners and friends/family understand what you're feeling? I have many wonderful people in my life but when the chips are down and I ask for help they all seem to say "snap out of it", "everyone's depressed sometimes" , "you need to get over it, move on" Its like the only person I can be honest with and have understand me is my counsellor, and it sucks to have to pay someone to care. Sad really.

[finding.my.wings]

can you be honest and tell them that you are suffering depression? If people have a better understanding of whats going on they may be of more help/support.

[not_so_insig]

I get it from my mother, thankfully it calmed down when I moved out. I tried to explain but it made no difference.

[smw]

Not sure, maybe direct them to that website that the guy on TV talks about (John Kirwin? Or something? That famous dude that everyone except me knows).

Or try writing a letter/poem/drawing a picture you could show to them.

[Omega]

Hi

That sounds really rough for you and I am so sorry you are met with that response. I am not surprised you are hurt, but I am glad you have your T who can help validate how you are feeling and that its ok to feel they way you do.

I often wonder why people don't get it, if someone had a broken leg in plaster they wouldn't tell you to get over it and go running.

A good suggestion, perhaps direct that towards certain websites, email them the sites etc. Hopefully with some knowledge they may change their tune.

Feel for you

omega
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