Posted by JohnV on February 17, 2003, at 7:39:23
In reply to Re: Going back to university after 7 years oftreatment » JohnV, posted by Bipolarsux on February 17, 2003, at 5:28:05
Hello, and thank you so much for your insight. I see you are having a difficult time yourself, and I wish you all the best. One question about your situation: have you tried high dose benzodiazepines? They can act both as anti-manic as well as being anti-anxiety.I thought of a trade career a few years ago when I couldn't even get out of bed. But, (touch wood), I am eager for a university education, and that tends to be my "calling" because I am a very, very non-technical person and can't even hammer a nail properly. (Really...I had a developmental disability as a child that has carried over into adulthood, and it was/is very motorskill and cognitive oriented.)
I've been told many times I do have a talent with my 'people' skills. Not that I am "Mr. Social", but I really empathise and am a caring, very understanding person. I am sure you can see how mental illness would get in the way of that...hehe. I already have a two year degree in social services, but really need that BSW.
Thank you for the thought, it is really appreciated. Sincerely, John (the "V" one:-)
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