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Old Jan 14, 2016, 06:21 PM
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Depression and Happiness -
Depression: when you're waiting not to do things;
Happiness: when you can't wait to do things.
I thought of this saying when I realised that when I was depressed, I stopped myself from doing things - I put obstacles in my way.
When you're melancholy, it's like when you're in your garage and the engine won't start. When you're contented, you're revving the engine raring to go.

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Old Apr 05, 2016, 08:25 PM
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Welcome!!.

I'm sure you are very young and full of life. May God keep you young for many many years.
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 08:28 PM
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Depression and Happiness -
Depression: when you're waiting not to do things;
Happiness: when you can't wait to do things.
I thought of this saying when I realised that when I was depressed, I stopped myself from doing things - I put obstacles in my way.
When you're melancholy, it's like when you're in your garage and the engine won't start. When you're contented, you're revving the engine raring to go.
I agree. Thats sounds about right
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 09:00 PM
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 09:09 PM
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 09:23 PM
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My mom summed it up perfectly at my first T appointment:

"Would I rather kill myself or throw a party?"
Thanks for this!
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 11:24 PM
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It feels pretty frickin awesome!
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 11:50 PM
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 11:53 PM
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Old Apr 05, 2016, 11:58 PM
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Hypomania: On top of the world

Mania Psychosis: Who are these evil people chasing me?

Depression: Just let my titanic sink already
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Old Apr 06, 2016, 08:01 AM
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I've seen this meme a few times...

I hate being bipolar!! It's awesome!!! : ( :

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Old Apr 06, 2016, 04:35 PM
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Driving a car through a busy city while the time around you keeps speeding up and slowing down, trying to keep all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle in the back that's your rationality/sanity, together.
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