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Originally Posted by Open_Book
Gina I totally understand. At this point I am totally messed up also. Thankfully I really don't have to be around anyone much. People just dont understand. Its not something you can just shake or take an asprin to fix. And if they know why you are that way because of a mental illness you are labled. When I am not doing well during the depression phase I not at my best. I get upset when I get upset about things that the average person would. But when its me Im asked did you take your meds today. Its like Im supposed to be cheerful 24/7. I know that its difficult but I hope that you can find something that make your day a little better. For me its visiting differnt forums or chat rooms during the day. I am able to do that at work but most cant. I hope that your day gets better.
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This post made me feel better. Thank you and I empathize with you.
I'm lucky that my current job is not customer service oriented and I don't have to put on a happy face anymore and I can work without the added agitation and I can calm down on my own terms. Both of the individuals I mentioned are aware of my diagnosis. One was like ok I get it, she knows to stay out of may way (we clashed heads once and so she's learned her lesson lol). The other, she's so sugary sweet to begin with..but I think she's learning now too. Bipolar or not, everybody can't be sunshine all day every day, so I try and not use it as an excuse, but some days I know are worse then others and I know I'm having a bipolar day and you need to stay out of my way! And yes, these forums are also an outlet for me as well. My mom always used to ask that did you take your medicine question. It drove me mad and finally got her to stop!
Hope you are able to enjoy your day as well.
