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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
It must be a relief to be feeling better! 
You continue to amaze me. It certainly seems like you are so very self-aware that you can both harness and tame any amount of mania. I don't think I have ever seen anyone handle exacerbations as well as you handle them.
I learn a lot from watching you take control of BP, instead of BP taking control away from you.
With Love and Appreciation  |
Thanks, Wild Coyote!
My ability to harness growing mania better than in the past is a result of many many factors. It's not all me. Thanks go to my wonderful support team, my low stress situation (disability, routines, planning, etc.), and coping tools. Years of insight also help. I've been working on all this for almost 15 years and have done a thorough examination of the more than 25 years before. I have also had some luck mixed in.
I will never say I am completely safe from complete mental deterioration. A tidal wave can strike unexpectedly and overtake me. My illness itself can be like that tidal wave. Routines and support systems can change unexpectedly. Good routines and practices (and medications) can fail mysteriously. Such is life!