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Dec 20, 2015, 01:01 AM
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So a message popped up on my Facebook from an old college friend that I haven't spoken to in years. She says hey was thinking about you how have you been........Now in college we use to be super tight but after college we went our separate ways and haven't seen each other. Years after college I was diagnosed with major depression, tried to take my life and was rediagnised as bipolar. Should I tell her all this, part of me feels like I should the other part of me says don't seek pity.
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Dec 20, 2015, 02:14 AM
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I don't consider it to be seeking pity. They asked how you were? If you feel they will understand, then tell them.
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Dec 20, 2015, 02:37 AM
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I agree with Valentina. I've run into similar situations and I figured it was best to be honest and tell them how I've been. It never feels too good to pretend to be fine when you know you've struggled so much.
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Dec 21, 2015, 09:25 PM
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I would wait until I got reacquainted with this old friend. Find out if he or she really cares before revealing your personal secrets. Nothing on FaceBook can be trusted.
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Dec 21, 2015, 09:29 PM
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I never tell anyone about my struggles unless they are candid sharing theirs as well.
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Of course it is happening inside your head. But why on earth should that mean that it is not real? -Albus Dumbledore That’s life. If nothing else, that is life. It’s real. Sometimes it f—-ing hurts. But it’s sort of all we have. -Garden State |
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#6
Dec 21, 2015, 09:35 PM
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I agree with the others on this wait before delving into anything too deep. If you guys get re-acquainted and back to how things were in college then sure why not.
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#7
Dec 21, 2015, 10:17 PM
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I keep it to myself. Can't let biz be contaminated by stigma...
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Dec 21, 2015, 10:22 PM
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I'm with Woolly, exchange general info until you know if they're really interested in a real conversation or just being curious about old friends.
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Dec 21, 2015, 10:38 PM
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I told her I have gone through some struggles but hanging in. She said sorry for your struggles and asked me what I'm doing now and we continued to talk about her kids.
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Lactimal 175 mg Pristiq 100 mg Gabapentin 1800 mg Klonopin 1mg. Major depression Social anxiety disorder |
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Dec 22, 2015, 03:04 PM
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"Life has been an adventure"
"If you tell me your secrets, I will share mine  ""Be careful what you ask, you might get an answer" "Recently I have been well, although there have been many ups and downs. I am (blah blah with basics). I am looking forward to getting to know you again." Then just let her know your now through your facebook posts. And if she has specific questions, or if you feel there is some way you can help her by sharing part of your past, go ahead. Let time decide how much you want to share.
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BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL!  600 mg Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) 30 mg Atarax (hydroxyzine) 8 mg Trilafon (perphenazine) Bipolar 1 - Borderline Personality Disorder - Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Eating Disorder |
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#11
Dec 22, 2015, 05:19 PM
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None of my Facebook friends knows about my bipolar. I figure if they really want to know they'll PM me. Only two of my RL friends know and I trust them.
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