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» Birdcage40 - New
Just wanted to introduce myself to the group. I am Bi-Polar with BPD and OCD. I am married 20 years and 2 grown sons. I have just recently finished 12 years of Therapy.
Very proud of that. I am not working at the moment and have not worked for about 10 years but have been going to school until 1 year ago. Am going to start back to school this coming spring 2002 and finish my degree. Mental Illness runs in my family, my brother committed suicide in June 2000. And, for some unknown reason my family (Mother, and both sisters) will no longer speak to me (which I have no problem with). I do miss my brother terribly, we were very close. I cry quite a bit about him as I think of him quite often. I have thought about going to a group therapy about this, but for some reason, feel ashamed about it, I'm not sure why. Maybe some of you who read this can shed some light on that one. Anyway, thanks for listening....
-- posted by Birdcage40
» Birdcage40 - Re: New
In response to message posted by Birdcage40:Is everyone afraid to admit to Mental Illness? There are more people out there with this disease that just me... There is nothing to be ashamed of. This is just like any other illness, you treat it... come on people... I know I'm not alone here...
Speak up, we need to talk about this. You need to admit to the illness. You need to know that you can talk and that you are not alone. Many people have this illness and once you speak up, lots of others will also.
-- posted by Birdcage40
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