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11. You have what is called

Fri Mar 23, 2012, 09:30 PM

Mar 2012

an invisible disability. That is probably what is making things so difficult - people just do not understand what they cannot see. I too have one of those invisible disabilities and it hurts when loved ones seem callous.

But the truth of it is - they really cannot understand. So -I decided not to take on their ignorance as my problem. Sure it bothers me but if people truly did understand - they would not intentionally be so cruel. It's just the way it is. We have to forgive them and just keep on keeping on.

Why not turn the tables on how you are seeing things? Problems in the world your fault? No way! that's impossible. Things would be better if you weren't here? No way!
I think you should try to see a counselor so you can talk these things out. Antidepressants aren't the whole answer. You are faced with a challenge right now - and you can get through it. Really.

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You have what is called KT2000 Mar 2012 #11

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I agree with CalPeg, call your local hotline siligut Mar 2012 #12

This^^^^... one_voice Mar 2012 #14

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