My parents treat my health conditions (mental and physical) the same way you treat a kid when they are having an imaginary tea party and you enthusiastically put your pinky out pretend to sip from your tea cup. 

I feel so hurt and confused becuase they are incredibly supportive and empathetic when it comes to other problems I face (money, relationships, etc), but they treat my debilitating medical conditions as cries for attention. They're more than willing to pay for all my medical expenses (which I deeply appreciate), but I wish that they weren't just trying to appease me. 

Just gotta keep reminding myself that my parents don't have to believe or understand my diagnosis for them to be real and valid.