JWeinCom said:
I don't have much to say about the rest of the stuff, but don't be ashamed to vent. As someone who struggles with mental illness, there are several times I've typed out a post and then deleted it because I felt like I would be judged (or maybe more accurately that I'd judge myself) for posting it. I personally think that being able to ask for support is mature and a healthy coping strategy. |
I agree with this mentality completely, I work in youth psychiatry and the biggest problem for most people in dealing with their various issues is that they feel like they'll be judged if they tell about their problems. Men are less likely to share as well, and more often report that they feel misunderstood or even invisible when it comes to mental health issues. That's one of the things I love about this place after all these years; people can listen and even offer advice and there are many threads with good discussions on topics such as mental health, loneliness, and love.
Edit; OP, just noticed that you work with autistic kids! I work in neuropsychiatry, usually overlapping diagnosis (Autism - OCD, and Autism - ADHD are the most common).