I have had 2 breaks in my lifetime. The last one was 4 - 4 1/2 years ago and it lasted greater than half a year. It was far more severe than the first. It honestly took me a few years to recover. It still causes me turmoil as I struggle with the fact that I completely lost my mind and I am terrified and extremely cautious of a re-occurrence. My therapist was quick to tell me she thought it caused PTSD (which is still up for debate). I am a christian but it took me years to utter one prayer or touch my Bible because I was so afraid of becoming hyper-religious. I am so embarrassed by my actions and beliefs and know that some of my behaviors were extremely dangerous for me and sometimes even my kids. It was truly awful and, despite the fact that I was so high I literally believed that God was allowing me to experience Heaven on earth, I NEVER wish to experience it again. I hope the transition back to sanity is and has been much smoother for you than it was for me. All my love!
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Every finger in the room is pointing at me
I want to spit in their faces then I get afraid of what that could bring
I got a bowling ball in my stomach I got a desert in my mouth
Figures that my courage would choose to sell out now
Tori Amos ~ Crucify
Dx: Schizoaffective Disorder
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