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I think those that can love their mental illness then really haven't suffered the extreme depths of "REAL" mental illness...those in the hospitals that just about put one foot in front of another, that wouldnt even be able to sit up to a pc let alone post about how wonderful their predictment is...I thnk we all here are pretty much high functioning..and would be well to spend time in thought for those that are not...well thats my take on it.

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I think that would depend on the type(s) of MI one has.
I've been in that place when I couldn't put one foot in front of another. I've been into the black abyss. I've been lucky enough to make it out. Not every one does. I've also been to the pinnacle of utter joy.

So, me being bp1, I'd have to say that "I love my mental illness because" when I'm on the up side, hypomanic/manic, I (feel) I can accomplish almost anything!

...does that make sense?