“You’re Just Faking It”
What Families Must Understand About Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder One of the most painful things a patient can hear is: “You’re overacting.” “It’s all in your head.” “Stop making excuses.” “You are faking this.” If you are someone living with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder — and your family thinks you are …