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Old Dec 09, 2022, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow View Post
The first time I held my oldest niece. I didn't know how I would feel because I was sad that niece was as close as I'd come to my own child but it was instant love that hit me in a way I'll never forget.

When were you brave?
I think many times for many things. Being prone to anxiety makes being brave seem more frequent. Those are the real "push to do" moments. But a couple that seemed particularly big were when I moved to Taiwan and traveled around Asia by myself in my early and mid 20s, some particular large-scale public speaking events, and a couple times I defended my husband against violent type men. I write "seemed" because in some cases my courage seemed more sparked by anger or hypomania/mania. In those cases, it felt less risky/scary than some seemingly "minor" ones.

What are some less often talked about hypomania and/or mania symptoms you've experienced?
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