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Old Mar 09, 2016, 06:46 AM
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I feel like I had a "break through" and wanted to share. I've been struggling with being newly diagnosed and what that means in general and to me. I was starting to worry last week when I got mad at my husband for something small. When the argument was over I thought- does this mean the medicine isn't working?! Then I realized that I can't rely on the medicine to do it all for me. The medicine is to help. I have to work too. I have never had that clarity before. Ok, now hopefully I can have it before the argument next time But it feels really good to have realized something important.
Thanks for this!
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Old Mar 09, 2016, 08:28 AM
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I'm with you on this realization! Sure, medicine helps, but so does using effective life skills, and making choices to get rid of unnecessary external chaos and triggers!
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Old Mar 09, 2016, 08:43 AM
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Don't doctors tell this to people?

Or do they shill that **** as something that will magically make you do good decisions?

They are mood altering substances. Not morality and goodness in a pill. They alter moods, hopefully for the better... they do not have influence on you as a person.
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Old Mar 09, 2016, 09:50 AM
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Yes. Adequate sleep. Some good food. Getting outdoors for a little sunshine. Keeping a positive attitude.
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