Posted by Iansf on February 26, 2007, at 14:51:06 [reposted on February 27, 2007, at 8:33:57 | original URL]
In reply to Embarrassed of my disease!, posted by Crazy Horse on February 26, 2007, at 12:05:47
Monte,
Under the circumstances, I think it might be best to evade the truth. There's not much you can do with people you've already told, or who have heard from people you've told. But with new people, just say you are ill, and if they persist, tell them you'd rather not discuss it. Most will probably assume you have cancer or something of the sort. Or you could lie and say you're self-employed, have an inheriance, live off your investments or something similar.
John> I'm a 48 year old male who has suffered from depression and anxiety since i was a teenager. To make a long story short, with meds, therapy, and God's help i was able to hold a job until about 9 years ago. My Pdoc says my condition has worsened (duh)..i can no longer maintain a long enough remission to return to work.
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> Here's what i hate. I hate trying to explain to friends, family, aquiontances, anybody, why i can't work. Maybe it's pride because i am a man, and i have two children, but for me it's embarrassing to admit i have chronic major depression with anxiety. I feel people are always judging me, accuseing me of being lazy and/or irresponsible for not working. People just don't see depression as a disease, i think most people see it as a weakness..like it's my fault for being this way. It's very frustrating for me.
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> -Monte
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