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[GreenPartyVoter]

29. We're on a similar hamster wheel. *hugs* I think many of us who are mentally ill still

struggle with the various stigmas that go along with it, and one of them is the "moocher who doesn't add anything of value to society." Because of my social anxiety and bipolar disorder, I have never been able to hold a job for any length of time, preferring to remain in my home. I am fortunate that my husband can deal with being the sole breadwinner, even though it puts us under financial stress at times.

I want to tell you to never believe that we don't have anything to add to society. We are bright, and funny, and compassionate people and the world is better for us being in it.

I so understand the Doc thing. I lost my family therapist recently due to a health crisis, and my psych doc is one I see only a few times a year for 20 minutes or so at a time. We need to be able to talk things out, and to have someone to keep an eye on us if we are on meds. I hope you get a chance to look for another doc and therapist, so you can extend your support system.