@Sophia1Isn't it bloody hard when friends stay away when we are sick.
I've found that those who are living with Mental 'ill health' - tend to understand that isolation when sick, & whenever possible (due to their own health issues) - do reach out to others with any illness. And i am thankful for that.
I've also noticed, from the times I have been in the psych hospital, that very few if us 'patients' receive flowers or cards or anything. Although one time my aunty and cousin did send me a gift and card to wish me well. It was so lovely to receive that acknowledgement that I was sick - regardless of whether it is a physical or mental illness.
My mum was telling me just yesterday, that last year and this year, people in our small town have come up and asked after me. She says they are surprised to hear that I am still unfit to work (almost 4 years now). Surprisingly or maybe not, no one and I mean no one - hascome up and asked ME how iI'm going.
Sometimes I think people are more comfortable talking about a physical illness than a mental illness.
But as you say - mention cancer and they seem to stay away. I wonder why? Could it be because Cancer could hit anyone of them? Do they prefer not to think about this fact?
I hope today is a good day for you.
Don't be a stranger. Do write here and let us know how you are doing - the good and the bad. And if possible, ask us for what you need from us that day. Ecen if it's simply company and a laugh ir help trying to stop focusing on negative thoughts.
We are all here for you.
