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Sep 23, 2010, 04:01 PM
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Hey peeps!
 I haven't been on here in a little while, so forgive me for not keeping up with my group "therapy." I missed it. About a month ago, I started college (again) and one of my classes is interpersonal communication. I did not have to take this, as I am going to have to retake a public speaking class for my new degree (can't wait, and I know most people cringe at the thought, but I've done so many speeches, this doesn't bother me). Anyway, back to this interpersonal communication class. The teacher is awesome! I never knew there was so much to speaking and talking with and to someone else. Everything I am learning is helping me communicate so much better. What I wanted to share is that this class is making me see my communication errors with people I had talked to before my dx and before I started taking my new meds. I am learning to talk to people and have conversations with them without my hypomania getting in the way. I can have a conversation with someone and not have to filter my speech and I don't feel stupid or guilty about anything I have to say. I know this may not seem like very much to some of you out there, but this is huge for me. Before now, I pretty much kept to myself and stayed in my own little world and now--WOW!--with the help of this professor and my doc and meds, I feel like I can talk to anyone. This feels really good. I feel like I have conquered something. I'm standing on top of the mountain today. Hope it lasts 
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Sep 23, 2010, 04:14 PM
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That is great to hear Mady. I hope the feeling continues and your new found skills persist to improve your life. It is a wonderful thing that you are learning how to communicate effectively.
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Sep 23, 2010, 08:03 PM
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Welcome home... enjoy the good - but be careful of the rebound
 Wishing you a soft landing...
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 I can do all things through him who gives me strength
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Sep 24, 2010, 02:31 PM
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That is awesome Mady...I can totally relate. I took the same class and the professor was lame. I think she had communication problems.
The meds definitely help - I know that slow my brain down just enough so I can actually put what I learned into practice. Keep up the good work!
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