Posted by messadivoce on December 30, 2004, at 2:09:46
In reply to Facade, posted by Skittles on December 30, 2004, at 0:22:18
Yes I know what you are talking about. My family dynamics have always been such that I have had to conceil my feelings somewhat. My family doesn't get my depression and don't deal well with it at all...plus I feel like a stick in the mud when everyone else is happy. I coped with it by telling them I was stressed out (which was true, being with them sometimes stresses me out) and that I was just feeling low energy. I don't think it's neccessary to reveal the details if you don't want because they are such personal, private matters. For me it was hard enough to talk to my T. I couldn't even begin to summarize to others what was going on with me. People will just have to deal with you not being super happy and especially that the holidays have past, people tend to get sort of down anyway, don't they? I wish I could be more helpful. I hope you are able to find some time alone during your trip and that you are able to do some fun things even if the people you are with drive you crazy. ;-)
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