Posted by CEK on July 3, 2006, at 11:16:02
In reply to Re: Manic Depression / Bi-Polar Heaven Help Me » CEK, posted by KayLen on July 2, 2006, at 18:50:54
> Yikes, I have never heard of a case that would change from elated to depressed in one hour. That makes a rapid cycler seem slow.
>
> Youve got alot to take care of but it sounds as if your family is sticking by you , thats great.I think it is vital to have the support of our loved ones and without that, well people would have a hard time of it. Our perspective on our conditions can make us or break us also. And we can be highly affected by the people we are closet to. I have discoverd with the help of my husband that even when manic if it is brought to my attention that my actions are out of proportion to any given situation , I can bring myself down to a bit more normal just by knowing that. He never embarasses me .....he will say something like "slow down a little"..just to me, and he will take a deep breath indicating that it may help me and it does. He is not always right ...being naturally easily excitable, ...so I just tell him im ok. there have been some embarrassing situations when it was brought to my attention. It seems as if I can't be embarrased any more. Which is just fine with me. Since having accepted my illness , it seems to have put everyone at ease about it. Having been through alot of fighting it and meds...and the second I gave up the fight ...everything imediately improved on all aspects. I don't use it for any excuses or crutches. One of my favorite sayings is "I am crazy....not stupid"... wishing for you a recovery beyond your dreams ..i wish that for all of us ...thank you for sharing CEK
> PEACE
> KAYLEN
> ps. I discoverd that Anti-depressants took away my conscience...and any fear of repercussions not my mania.Thank you KayLen. I wish you the same. Love,CEK
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