Hey everyone! Sorry I have rarely been responding to peoples posts. I have trouble concentrating. I do care about you all though, and enjoy reading what you share. Reading your posts helps me feel I am not a freak, or worse, someone who is putting this bipolar show on as on ex-best friend thought I did ( I mean why on earth would someone sabotage their life so badly to fake being bipolar??? He is a narcissist and once I realised I cut him off. I am still recovering from his poisonous words. Anyway, as some of your experiences mirror mine I can see what I am going through is real, and Bipolar.

My motivation levels are increasing and mood stabilising in the happy middle zone. All in all, life is good. Peace of mind is by far the most valuable asset anyone can have. When I recall the deep torment of mixed states I shudder then appreciate stability so much more. Now I just need to keep healing my hip (minor but nagging injury) so I can get back into the workforce. Also, my 15 year old niece who was put on prozac a month ago is doing so much better. She is no longer constantly irritable (and we all know how awful that is) so is engaging with her family rather than snapping at them. Most importantly she wants to live. We are all still vigilant, but so happy she is feeling better.