Posted by Compucat on September 10, 2002, at 20:00:21
In reply to Re: Tired of illness » IsoM, posted by Squiggles on September 9, 2002, at 15:51:23
hi Squiggles...
I'm sorry to hear that you're having
a rough time. Not that it's any worse
for anyone else, but you're always so
ready to send a word of encouragement
or a helpful idea to someone. I just
wish we could supply you with a magic
formula.I do think that any little thing that
you can do during the day that makes
you maintain some kind of daily routine
is a good idea. And it doesn't have to
be anything spectacular. Do you still
have your dog? I bet a short walk
outside would be in order. Do you
wear any makeup - and if so, have
you stopped doing so? Maybe put some
lipstick on tomorrow if it makes you
feel good about yourself. Are there
any mood disorder groups in your area
that you could get in touch with?
People there surely wouldn't judge you,
and would be more than willing to mail
you some information, pick you up to
attend a meeting, or just phone you
to say hello. I joined one in my area.
So far I haven't attended a meeting
because of the distance, but it's
nice to get the monthly newsletters
and know that those people are there.Squiggles, in the time that I have
gotten to know you online, I just
feel that you have a number of things
to be proud of. You are an incredibly
intelligent woman. I love your
quick wit and your ballsy nature
that you always back up with a ton
of knowledge. Besides having a mind
as sharp as a tack, you have the
astounding ability to communicate well.
Regardless of whether or not you missed
your Ph.D by 5 marks (excuse my ignorance
here - is there any way of making that up?)
there must be SOME way you can be sharing
what you have learned in your lifetime -
would you ever consider writing a book?
what about speaking at a mental health
forum? or... (this one is going out on a
limb) what about writing/starring in a
one woman play about bipolar illness?
There just HAS to be a reason why we go
through this, even if it is JUST to pass
on our experiences to a few people who
have never heard of our illness. At least
then we are giving back in some small way.Squiggles, in your last sentence you
say, "...but I don't really have much
strength left to take on more challenges".
I hope you can work to taking steps
to change that sentence to "but I am
temporarily not taking on challenges",
and work your way back to the happiness
that is you.much caring and big hugs,
compucat
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