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Old Mar 16, 2016, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BastetsMuse View Post
Actually, with the bipolar I have to say that I spent years not knowing who "me" was. Yes, I understand completely though... sometimes I get so lost in treating my bipolar that I forget who I am ...

... however, I always remember that the bipolar is part of me and concentrate on the good parts while minimizing the damage the bad parts can do.
Muse, you raise such a good point. Maybe we are so busy trying to find the right mix of meds, trying to stay healthy, trying to be "normal" (whatever that is/means).
Maybe we don't give ourselves a chance to be us?
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