I've had some further thoughts on the subject of perception....because my illness is very much a part of the very fabric of who and what I am, this my feelings valid, legitimate and true. I'm living it, experiencing it, displaying it, sharing it, affecting others with it. In any given moment it's my truth provided I'm allowing myself to be my true self and not be pretending as I suggested in another thread. Cause and effect. While I do make mistakes, hurt others, isolate myself, protect myself from triggers...I'm able to go back to ppl and make amends for my very real behavior motivated by strong emotions, either depression or mania. It really is no different than the times I'm in stasis or normalcy, not cycling up or down. I hope I've made some sense here. I find it difficult sometimes to articulate the thoughts and healing I have. Sometimes perception of what I'm saying is not well rec'd or comes across as I never intended. Intention is a whole other thread I'll talk about some other time, LOL.
Thank you for letting me share with you all who read this. TgrsPurr xo