Discussion of the stigma of mental illness
Hi. I had myself admitted to the hospital last Wednesday because of reocurring suicidal thoughts and urges. I suffer from long term depression so this is not anything new but the power of the urges compelled me to seek help. When my fiancee was finally informed of my hospitalization she became angry with me, saying she is disappointed with me for being weak, she thought I was stronger than that. She told me one of her clients has a child dying from cancer and I should be ashamed of myself for feeling "sorry" for myself. I have known this woman for 3 years, lived with her for 2 years, love her dearly and deeply. But this response has floored me. What the hell???
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