Posted by Chris A. on September 21, 2000, at 22:36:19
In reply to Ups and Downs, posted by Lexie on September 21, 2000, at 19:13:42
How do you learn to stay in the middle when you suffer from bipolar? Any suggestions? Help!
Dear Lexie,
I don't have any great answers - except that there is hope. Must admit that I've spent more of my life without it than with it (read my posts, perhaps three months ago).
Bipolar is nasty. My pDoc told me yesterday that it's my cross to bear. Ziprasidone is on the horizon in the U.S. - next month, he said. Just keep working on mood stabilization, taking care of yourself and flush your stash. Having a stash always made my depression worse. I viewed it as insurance, but it was always nagging me while I was in the pit. One night in June I used about half of it, felt guilty, so stopped ingesting it, and ended up in the hospital OD'd, not in the morgue.
At this point I'm glad I'm still here and am actually finding some enjoyment in life.
I wish you the best. Please hang in there because you are loved.Blessings,
Chris A.
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