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Old Dec 08, 2017, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CalamityJane425 View Post
You know whats worse than having bipolar
Is NOT having a close supportive network of.....well someone.
I live all alone & it's HELL!
I'd give anything NOT to live this way.
Now in the past I've tried the following:
volunteering- I ran into people who were so insensitive & uncaring
martial arts-a bunch of ego maniacs + I've encountered bullying both from a student & the owner/instructor
No one checks on me nor cares & I'm getting plenty mean & bitter over it.
Last night I had a major bad night when I was left stranded when a cab didn't show up & the cab driver just DIDN'T CARE. It was 38 degrees, I was so embarrassed.
I just don't have any support. My Mother is cold. In fact colder than the 38 degree weather. I want to break up everything in the house or in my case the apartment.
Life sucks for me.
I even tried calling that stupid veterans crisis hotline oh boy was that a major mistake I'm having a mental illness crisis & the broad on the other end keeps asking me if I want to commit suicide. All I wanted was someone to talk to. Got a thick headed one I guess.
I'm trembling all over & I'm really angry. Deep breathing doesn't help. that was what the lady on the other end of the crisis line kept asking me.
I even feel forgotten on here.
I'm really trying but it just does not seem good enough.
Through it all, we find a network! Keep soaring and we'll be here for you.

It's been a bit myself, since posting, but I'm going to make myself more present. (Darn words with Friends game is addictive)
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My needed "personality changes" were gifted to me by my wife, heavily influenced by following (google)beyondconsequences (Heather T. Forbes LCSW).

I have also found peace, understanding, in the work of Russ Harris. His book, "The Reality Slap" brings change from the inside as Professor Paul Gilbert, PhD who authored "The Compassionate Mind" states.