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Originally Posted by BlackPup
Part of what has decreased that feeling is accepting that I'm not perfect, I'm human and allowed to make mistakes which I think is something our society doesn't recognise anymore. Yes there are consequences for some mistakes that we have to face but humans are not perfect. Our illness is just one example of that - I think our illness would be easier to live with if we didn't have the pressure of trying to live up to societies expectations of what we should be like.
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This is SO true. And something I really struggle with. I think I make a lot of mistakes in life. And the feeling of doing things wrong is only exacerbated by regretting (not always, but often) things I do or say both when hypomanic or depressed. But the hypomanic stuff is definitely weird - it's like I am invincible, my self-esteem is through the roof, I can do anything ... and then I do all these crazy things which later make me think: "what the hell?!?" I find it hard too to just put things down to the illness ... it's like it takes the responsibility off me, which sometimes relieves me, but more often makes me feel like I'm not in control. You know what though? I'm so glad I have the diagnosis. It suddenly really explains a lot that's gone on in my life and makes me understand why I have had these massive changes in mood and self esteem.
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Originally Posted by TheHighPriestess
I really empathize with your struggles here. I can relate with all that you're saying and all I can do is say that I'm here to talk whenever and...  |
Thank you HighPriestess. It means a lot to know that people understand.
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Originally Posted by liviacat
Writing about these things can be one of the most helpful and therapeutic things you can possibly do to help you deal with all the feelings you have.
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Yes it does, it makes things a whole lot better.
I feel like just being able to write stuff here and share it with others makes the whole thing seem a lot less frightening. It's like I can get it out of my head and take some of the pressure off my poor brain.
I am just so glad I found PC because it has made me feel less alone and less like a freak.
