https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/11/07/7-reasons-people-with-mental-illness-might-disappear/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Fri, 24 May 2024 11:33:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/11/07/7-reasons-people-with-mental-illness-might-disappear/#comment-25728 Fri, 24 May 2024 11:33:05 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245256#comment-25728 As I get older, I find that while I was young and very social, it could have been a way of running away from myself. Now, I realize that people make me so tired and yes I disappear. I do not have to pretend anymore but living with life long depression and mental health issues really takes it out of you. I understand I do not have to prove anything anymore and am allowed to enjoy my hermit lifestyle. I fill it with animals, books and music and lots of spiritual studying. Not everyone was created to be on top all the time and that’s okay too. I am grateful that I have achieved so much in my life despite my health issues, just sorry it affected my loved ones. I have been blessed and would like to just live out the rest of my days in peace and quiet. Thank you for this wonderful insightful piece.

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