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Originally Posted by ECHOES
I so admire your honesty and self-insight.
How you don't judge, just notice and explore 'what is'.
I hope for the courage to look squarely at who I am, where I've been.
Often the isolation is necessary for me... I need time to think. I try not to judge it but I sometimes do; I enjoy the isolation much of the time, but other times I feel like I've failed at life and so I am isolated. Hard.
My T did not diagnose me, I diagnosed myself and she confirmed it. She said early on (I think from the start) that the diagnosis fit. I discovered it through reading and thought it fit and asked her and that's when she confirmed. One thing she stresses is to not get hung up on the diagnosis. That is such a good idea because I can let it define me instead of letting my self be available so I can get to know who I am.
Thanks for a great post.
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Exploring and noticing what is, symptoms, versus a diagnsosis has given me the opportunity to see that changes in ones biochemistry due to other reasons, hormonal imbalances, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, etc., can lead to borderline personality disorder, depression, bipolar traits, etc, for some of us. There are days when I could be diagnosed with any of these disorders, and then I experience days when I receive glimpses of who I used to be which would only be labeled as shy or introverted.
Therefore, I definitely believe in not getting caught up in the diagnosis which can be very limiting. Judging can be difficult for me because while I don't consider myself to be judgemental, I understand that everyone has problems, I do not condone making people feel "less than" because of ones own insecurities. The world can be an ugly place, full of sterotypes, oppression, and stigma because of ignorance. We, however, have to find it within ourselves to rise above all of that and still find the strength to live our lives as best we can...some days I can do that and other days I struggle!
Best Wishes,
TJ
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