Posted by platinumbride on April 11, 2004, at 15:32:13
In reply to Re: When diagnosis becomes identity » skeptic, posted by Racer on April 11, 2004, at 12:57:03
I really appreciate what you wrote about symptoms, flare-ups and so forth. I tend to agree. When I feel "well", I don't feel as if i do not belong in the world (of normal people). It is only while in the midst of depression (NOT hypomania, btw) that I feel"fundamentally flawed".
Really, it would be folly NOT to try and have friends who have "been there and done that", but when I feel well, I don't have a problem thinking that I deserve to fit in with those who have not!
Racer, once again, you put it all so well....
Diane
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