Family Doesn't Believe in Mental Health: Depression and BPD Help
Answered 12 October 2026 at 2:10 am PKT
It is exhausting to carry severe depression and borderline personality disorder when your own family treats you badly and refuses to believe mental illness is real. This page explains why these feelings become so overwhelming, and how you can find compassionate, practical help in Pakistan.
I have severe depression and borderline personality disorder, but my family doesn't believe in mental health and treats me badly no matter what I do. I feel exhausted just being awake, and sometimes I want to hurt myself. Why do I feel this way, and how can I get help?
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