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Re: Do you live ALONE w/ your illness or what?

Posted by ST on March 31, 2002, at 4:30:51

In reply to Re: Do you live ALONE w/ your illness or what? » Janelle, posted by christophrejmc on March 31, 2002, at 1:23:30

Wow...reading these posts makes me a little sad that more people don't understand depression. Imagine how much better we'd all do if our friends and family simply *understood*, let alone *supported* us!
I lost the first love of my life because he just couldn't hold me up anymore. He didn't know what the hell was wrong with me and neither did I! Why was I doing just great one month and then teetering on the edge of suicide the next? 3 years later: Oh! manic depression, ofcourse!
I live with my boyfriend of 4 1/2 years. He was completely forwarned before we even started dating that I displayed erratic behavior, was moody, selfish and highly emotional. Oh, and that I'm manic depressive ;-) He is such a support. He just quietly and with great strength allows me to be in whatever state I'm in. He understands where it's all coming from, doesn't take most of the crazy stuff I do personally and is very easy-going. All my friends are artists, musicians or actors and have mood disorders themselves or know at least a dozen people who suffer from some kind of depression. I feel very lucky.
For those who don't have a support system - it is IMPERATIVE that you find one (this board is a start!). It makes me feel "normal" and not such a freak...
Sarah


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