Does it always seem proper to say depression, and not psychotic symptoms. it seems. depends upon how honest you wanna be with anyone.
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while i am stable i will say i had depression, sz scares people man.
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I emphasise burnout and depression, not only because they are easier to understand for the average person, but also because they are my main problems.
-Albert.
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Yeah, i’ve had fatigue and anxiety and this is my main problem atm, my PD (ex sz) doesnt come into it bc my med is so effective
So i dont feel like i should tell someone about my PD (ex sz) as its not affecting me much atm., Its not lying its just the present situation.
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I try to be completely open with people about my sz not cause I have to but to end the stigma. So they can say oh I have a sz friend and maybe other sz’s life’s can be a little easier.
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My current friends all know I have sz, they have no problem with it. I didnt tell my presz friends but I dont talk to them anymore.
I tell people what I have is kinda like having mild sz and bipolar at the same time to help end stigma because they’ll see it’s not like they portray it on tv.
Usually I say sza but my own brother is a perfect bad example, every time I talk about it there’s kind of a lag, like he doesn’t really know what to say - as if you need to act or talk to a sza person differently
I don’t think it’s anyone’s business really. I know from personal experience; people who lie about the mentally ill are usually much worse than they are. So I would just say depression. Unless it’s a more intimate relationship and you think they need to know.
My friend and my immediate family all know I have schizoaffective bipolar type (Dad, Mom, siblings, Dad’s GF, 1 brother’s GF).
I’ve been telling my Hubby’s side of the family that I’m just depressed. But after 7.5 years, they are getting suspicious that I’m bipolar. I will probably have to tell them the truth, someday. I’m just riding the wave, waiting for the right time, if there even is a right time.
At doctor appointments, I am honest about my condition. Except when I’m at the ER for something not related to my mental health. They don’t need to know.
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Same. I tore ligaments in my ankle a year and a half ago, and I only mentioned that I was on thyroid meds when I went to have it checked out.
My whole family knows and all of my friends know. I don’t tell casual acquaintances, of course.
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