trippin',
I've miss you, sorry you had such a ****** time and we where not here for you. It saddens me because you've always been here for me and many, many others. I'm really, really glad that Christina could help. Thank-you so much Christina.

I thank-you for posting this because I didn't realize that others have shied away. I just thought everyone was really busy and to know why is really helpful. I know I've been lurking more. I think unfortunately we're all in crappy places and we tend to forget coping mechanisms when there. I do appreciate reminders of coping mechanisms but have always had difficulty with separating what's a general life and what is coping mechanism (besides when it comes to relationships).

I know most of us are entangled in the mental health system which heavily advocates medication, therapy, and hospitalization. Which tends to take our former coping mechanisms, and bipolar and say they are bad and we should rely on meds and therapy. Though discouraged I rely and trust PC to help me. I do always suggest therapy. We do need to get back to an encouraging tone and focus on the good because it does help.

I love you trippin, I'm glad you got through this and your boyfriend stuck by you.

MM