Everyone,

Reading these posts, was so beneficial for me. For me, this disease has been like a roller coaster ride. Right now, i'm cruising, doing great and have been for a long time but it is something that I will all struggle with on and off, during the rest of my life. One day at a time, I tell myself.

We all hate pills and they are just part of the coping strategy but those of us who have gotten any type of grip on this battle know, that without taking them, it's just pure....dangerous. I hate the side effects, the expense, wondering if my bf things i'm crazy for the amount of bottles of pills I keep in my cupboard but they keep us functional so that we can start to cope.

However, life throws us all a curve. Unlike a disease that you get that costs you a foot, or loss of hearing, or loss of site, we are dealinging with this. What is worse? Who knows.

Just remember the struggles you've been through and how they make you that much stronger. It's true! Battling this has made us learn who we are, and in life, there will be battles, beyond just mental illness but we can handle them! The things that we have been forced to deal with in regards to our mental disorder, make us experts!

I am only 27 years old but the one thing that I am most proud of in my life, as many will not understand, is how I have learned to overcome and cope with this. Be proud of yourselfs and hang in there! We are on a different rollercoaster ride than others but when the ride stops, we know where to get off.

Thanks again,

~Lia