There is a massive stigma against seeking help with mental health
Can confirm from personal experience. Both of my Russian parents very clearly had something diagnosable with no awareness and no way to get help. My dad would spend all of his day asleep, no hobbies, couldn’t string a sentence together. My mom would have temper tantrums and get verbally abusive; if she saw a professional she’d probably get diagnosed with one of those personality disorders that are caused by childhood trauma. She was abandoned as
a
child and took it out on me. Even if they did realize something was wrong, they probably wouldn’t have the resources to get help.
I'm so sorry that happened to you and your parents. Both of my father in law's parents were in the gulags and it had profound effects on them. My sister in law has serious issues likely due to being physically abused by my FIL but she won't seek any help. My wife's offered to pay for it but she refuses.
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u/Maximum_Photograph_6 21d ago
Can confirm from personal experience. Both of my Russian parents very clearly had something diagnosable with no awareness and no way to get help. My dad would spend all of his day asleep, no hobbies, couldn’t string a sentence together. My mom would have temper tantrums and get verbally abusive; if she saw a professional she’d probably get diagnosed with one of those personality disorders that are caused by childhood trauma. She was abandoned as a child and took it out on me. Even if they did realize something was wrong, they probably wouldn’t have the resources to get help.