My Pdoc didn't really explain what remission means. He just gave me a print out with that on it, but it didn't really explain anything. My therapist at the time just said it meant I cope well enough that it doesn't derail my life. I haven't missed work and I still take care of myself, take meds, etc. I really hate the ups and downs. But what can you do? I can't change how I chemically react to things, I think medication only does so much too.

But feelings are like the weather, so I just hold on as tight as possible, rely on my spirituality and fight my way back up. Or wait for it to pass. Hopefully I can climb out of these low moods, thoughts and feelings.