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Coping with People who don't understand Meds

Posted by KathrynLex on December 2, 2010, at 20:27:50

I've been on and off medications for years and they've literally been lifesavers. But there are a LOT of people in my life, even close friends and family, who really don't understand why I need pills to help me cope with depression/anxiety. I've been told by a number of people (who have never experienced depression/anxiety etc...) that I should suck it up and deal with these problems on my own. I do deal with them, head on. I've always been very proactive when it comes to my mental health. I eat well, exercise, and see a psychologist when I need to. Medication is another tool I use so that I can have a high quality of life.

It's really difficult to be around people who genuinely have no idea what I'm talking about when I say medication has helped me. If you've experienced this with your friends and loved ones how do you handle it?


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