Hi
@NikNik. I love the idea of this topic. Having grown up with a dad with MI, I was always comfortable talking about certain things with my close friends.
As I got older and developed depression, I refused to be stigmatised by it. Why should I be.
To me it's the sane as having diabetes.
Just because it's classed as a MI - does not mean it should be treated any different from a physical illness.
And considering our brains control our bodies - why does there need to be a differentiation between Mental Health and physical health. It's all about being as healthy as we can.
There are specialists in cancer, diabetes & MI. But again - it's just about the health of our bodies.
I tell people I have depression. I tell people I have had PTSD through a workplace insident. I also tell them the facts about my MI. I educate those who are interested - in the realities of my MI. You cannot catch it. I am not violent. I can still parent and be ab active member of my community. There are just times, that I need to focus on my wellbeing first & times the stress becomes overwhelming. But I get through those tough times.
I'd like to say to people - there is no shame in MI.
