I think my anger comes mostly from disappointment.
1. I was willing to do the work. She wasn't.
2. I dug deep to understand. She didn't.
3. I worked hard to find solutions to deal with my depression and ADD. Instead of giving support or learning to understand problem, W took advice from others and said she was intentionally ignoring problem and letting me deal with it. While I've heard of people taking this tough love approach with alcohol and drug problems, I feel it is completely inappropriate for mental illness.
I brought up my problems less with her and I think the last time I said anything about it was a simple mention months ago about what meds I was taking and who my pDoc was. I wanted one responsible local adult to know this info. I was met with hostility that I wasn't taking responsibility for my own actions.
Her "willpower" or "just snap out of it" arguments are incorrect and show lack of understanding and compassion. I've been dealing with this since age 15 (first major episode) and I will likely deal with it for the rest of my life. My older family members had issues. My kids will likely have issues. Youngest is already suspected ADD and having learning problems.
4. I tried. She didn't.
Last edited by orangedog; 08/28/0906:21 PM.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
