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Originally Posted by Zebra821
Hi! So I recently posted a thread on the general forum and was directed here.
I'm 22 and living with bipolar disorder.
I am obsessed with the highs. Everything seems so dull if it's not completely amazing and colorful. Life is depressing without mania. I was offered a mood stabilizer (I'm already on abilify) and I was so devastated. What would I do without that feeling of invincibility? How do you guys deal with being "normal" when you've felt so amazing before hand? Everything seems so... sub-par.
Thanks in advance  |
Ive been where you are. In fact, I have days when I would give anything for those highs. I realize that normal isn't depression. the impulsive behaviors I had on my high cycles is now replaced by new activities, new hobbies.
I can sit for long periods reading, crocheting, writing, meditation, and yoga. These activities would never have accomplished effectively when I was untreated. I relish in my accomplishments of wellness. Hope that helps.