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May 14, 2012, 07:11 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Are you sure you aren't putting too much MEANING into the fact that you are Bi-polar? You said that when you were told, you had a hard time accepting it. Do you STILL have a hard time accepting it? It's NOT a bad thing! It's just a NAME of a condition! It's not a death sentence. It's like having depression, or diabetes, or anything like that. Yes, it needs to be controlled, but it CAN be. You life doesn't have to be OVER. You can STILL go out with friends and have fun! Why don't you go out with your friends anymore??? 
Why not contact your friends and tell them you WANT to go out with them?? If you start to feel uncomfortable, you can always go home, but at least give it a GOOD try. DON'T talk yourself into having an attack or anything. Try to really have a good time! FORGET that you have Bi-polar for awhile! You deserve to live your life like you used to! Life isn't supposed to end just cause of that. Of course you don't want to drink if you're on medication -- so be careful of that.
You CAN make decisions if you put your mind to it. Decide you WILL make decisions.  Unless you're in a manic phase, you can do it. Just don't talk yourself out of it. Life goes on.
God bless my friend. We're here if you need us. I wish you the very best. Hugs, Lee
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