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Originally Posted by Under*Over
Im just tired of it. Im tired of trying so hard but feeling like its just never enough.
Im wondering if I just stop focusing on my illness- if I just push it to the back of my mind- well... maybe Id just be less stressed out and able to function better. If I stop thinking ‘oh no maybe I shouldnt do that because Im bipolar’ maybe if I instead just DO it and just- pretend Im normal... maybe that is the answer.
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Yes, stop thinking about bipolar disorder all of the time! You are so much more than a stupid mental illness! I know that at times it's hard not to feel obsessed with what is going on with you mood-wise, but it does people harm. If you can, try to get yourself involved with some hobbies. Writing, painting, exercise of some sort, volunteering, playing an instrument, reading, gardening (when the time comes), cooking, baking, dancing, anything. When you're doing one of these things, be mindful about the task. Don't pick green beans while asking "Am I getting hypomanic just because I'm having a good time picking green beans?" Just pick the green beans and enjoy it.