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Originally Posted by outlaw sammy
I love your honesty, because your thoughts were my very thoughts on this early path to recovery from bipolar. We all want to be accepted by others whether it's a significant other, relatives, employer and co-workers, and so forth - but the bitter truth of it is that we will most often become the victims of prejudice and mistreatment.
In earlier posts I advised everyone to "tuff up," but received some sharp criticism back. Instead, try to become indifferent to the stupid ignorance and cruelty of others. While that's sound advice - it's as hard as hell to practice.
I only disclose that I'm BP1 to those who are important to me and need to know in good time. While others may suspect that I'm crazy at times - I do not provide them with any material evidence to support their suspicions.
Incidentally, I've always believed that we BP's love fluid change. I find routine makes me very, very uncomfortable.
AND I DISAGREE WITH TRAVELINGLADY - I DO WISH THAT I COULD DUMP THIS AFFLICTION ON MY ENEMIES!
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I understand your plight. I don't know if you're still around because this thread is pretty old but I don't wish this on anyone. It's hard enough for me to deal with.
Sometimes that statement of "toughen up" is a bit condescending to those that are truly suffering.