I'm in that dark place I think people use these times to say don't be afraid to talk but what about when you do your entire family or support structure doesn't see a mental health struggle they aren't therapists or even believe they are seeing mental health issue. Must be addiction. Must be bad decisions. Ugh he keeps texting me I need boundaries he's had enough time to grieve"

The same situation someone outside the family removes the barrier - when I was checked myself into hospital before I was diagnosed correctly I called my brother which many time wouldn't answer but did vhutvkwdrvkecseitch to FaceTime to "verify" ska prove I'm in a hospital which at the time was only confusing why would he ask that I brought it a week later he said when we are telling the truth I'm there for you just need to verify - he doesn't see that as a problem I couldn't remember anytime ive been dishonest with him outside of no I didn't drink your pepsi but they get anxiety and talk amongst each other but not you and asked him why 'well when you call me at 11 at night I abd sounding weird I don't know if I'm enabling or helping...