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It is one of the hardest things to be able to do with anyone about something you've never personally experienced, especially if that someone can't explain it with something you can actually relate to. Many of us say we understand and truly believe we do, when we really don't, but because we don't know it personally, we don't know that we don't really understand. It can make some of us offended at times, and it can also make us feel depressed and alone, but every single time I'm not understood with something I personally experienced, I'm glad but also worried. I'm glad because the person hasn't experienced what I have to be able to understand me, but also worried because they might experience it later on and it's something you can't prevent for them, or sometimes worried because they might have to later on down the road to learn an awful lesson I already have, no matter how much I try to teach it to them so they won't have to.

There are those who don't understand real conditions out there;
Depression (it's not just the normal day to day occasional sadness any normal person feels), it's a real condition, and it can be really debilitating at times, and at it's worst life threatening/ending.
Anxiety, even though it's just as harmful as depression, though it can become very violent for the sufferer, it tends to involve a lot more pushing others away and isolation than self-destruction, although those with one can often have both.
ADHD/ADD, and just like the first two it's just as confused with normal every day experiences for those without it, even though this condition is far worse than that in reality. It causes you to focus on EVERY LITTLE THING all at once, CONSTANTLY, and when this is teamed up with other conditions it can be pretty dangerous.
Paranoia, this one is especially underestimated because of how commonly we use the word in place of others these days. The fear of having no one you can completely trust, and those terrifying thoughts of doubt in others in the back of one's mind can drive just about anyone to madness. It's a very scary condition, and one that makes you feel the most alone and helpless. I wouldn't wish it on even the worst of people.
Bipolar, this one is confusing for even those who have it because of the many types of it, and how difficult it can be to explain them or diagnose them. Those who don't have it can often see it as eccentricity, or mood swings, or even anger management issues, but it is much more than these things sadly, even if it can be similar to them sometimes, it's usually far far worse.

All of these conditions are the most misunderstood because of how invisible they can seem to others, but aside from these conditions being more mental than physical, it's also because of the stigma we've built around these conditions and how dumbed down they've become because of it. A good comparison would actually be my random pain issues; They're most likely a nerve-related condition, but because it's not something that's very visible, it's never really been well understood, and I've been treated like I haven't been trying my hardest every day, like I'm just being a lazy sack of crap, when in reality just about everything I do puts me in some kind of pain. There are plenty of us out there, and this kind of misunderstanding can really get to use at times, and even push us towards giving up, which really isn't fair to anyone because plenty of us out there have a lot to offer, and discouraging us from our paths and talents isn't just hindering us, it's hindering everyone our paths and talents effect and benefit.

Those who don't understand these conditions probably never will, unless/until they experience it themselves. As hard as this may be, please try to think of how relieving that is to know they haven't felt that pain, and be glad for them that they haven't, even if they don't get why you're happy for them. If they are someone you care about but don't respect you for having it, try to forgive them since they don't understand, but don't forgive those who aren't important in your life, your precious limited energy is best spent on yourself and those you hold dear.

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Sorry again for another serious journal, I've just been really contemplative lately, and I really feel like some of this should be shared, especially if I have nothing better to do because of this BS pain of mine. Anyways, I hope this helps someone, and I hope this makes someone feel less alone and more heard out there~ ; w;/

ALSO BONUS TIME! Can anyone guess which of these mental conditions I have? First one to guess correctly gets a free doodle cause I'm bored~ lol (can't guarantee quality though, because of the pain n all xD;; )

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