I came across the definition for 'resentment' the other day. It said: "bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly." I found it really compelling because i feel a lot of resentment towards my ex-husband for not telling me that he wanted kids before we got married. I told him that i did NOT want kids, and thought that settled the matter. He said he married me thinking that i would change.

Resentment is a really poisonous feeling and it's been spoiling my life. I read that it's part of irritation which i also feel. It said one way to cope with irritations is thru humor. So i have been trying to recall funny things about my ex. Strange snacks he used to like, his favorite t-shirts, private jokes we had. It's much more pleasant to dwell on these funny things than to be stuck in resentment.

I know that this has little to do with bipolar but i found it so interesting and helpful to me that i thought i would share.

@insciencewetrust:

Congratulations on your four months of sobriety! You rock!!!