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Old Dec 31, 2008, 03:49 PM
skymonk skymonk is offline
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Location: Portland, OR
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I'm also in recovery&have found it's a lifelong journey. I also have a spotty work history&I am now on disability. I spent 3 years&$5000 to get it. They delay as much as possible to make sure that you really are disabled. At least they're finally seeing mental illness as a disability.
Keep taking your meds&going to therapy-you may need to for your lifetime-no crime in that. You need to make a routine for yourself-chores done on certain days, church, time spent with friends or here at PC. Don't give up! Bring it up with your t that you're struggling&if they're worth their salt they can help you come up with ways to cope.
In the meantime, post here or PM me-I always answer&check my inbox every day-Stay strong-you CAN get through this. Another thing-you may have expectations for yourself that are just too much for yourself right now-cut them down&into baby steps. Unfortunately that's just part of being bipolar-it's not your fault or a character flaw. I'm the same way-I congratulate myself on making through another day.
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I am a 39 year old female that is diagnosed with bipolar disorder,anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress syndome. I'm on disability and often have no one to talk to when I'm not feeling so good. So please contact me if you'd like to talk or share or vent. I'm listening!
Thanks for this!
wally