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#1
Apr 06, 2016, 06:47 PM
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What is your definition of being "stable"? I experience feelings of "normalcy" (no extreme moods or anxiety, etc.) at times and I wish I could feel that way all of the time. But I know with my diagnoses (Bipolar 2, OCD, GAD), feeling "normal" most of the time is probably not possible. I'm probably the biggest hypochondriac ever (with my mental health as well as my physical health) and probably a big pain in the *** to my p-doc because I often come in earlier than my scheduled appointment (I make an earlier appointment of course) to complain about symptoms.
I really need to relax more into my own version of "stability." No, I'm not going to feel "normal" all of the time, but I can keep my behaviors in check (no irrational behaviors at work or socially, exercise regularly, keep up with hygiene, eat healthy, meditate, etc.) and have my own version of "stable." I think my expectations of my medications and CBT are irrational if I think I'm going to feel "normal/stable" ALL of the time. What's your take on that? |
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#2
Apr 06, 2016, 06:52 PM
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I understand this I kept expecting to be 100% stable as well and have come to realize that may not ever happen for me again. I take my meds, I go to t, I get up and go to work every day but o don't feel 100% ever
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#3
Apr 06, 2016, 06:56 PM
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I'm not good with stable and worse without.
I hope you find a way to feel free. Not (necessarily) normal, but free. I don't right now, so I have no advice or anything helpful.
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Mania kills cells. Brain cells die. Memories become more reduced conceptually, making more efficient use of limited means. Memories shape our reality. Our memories are more or less split in two by abstractions, conceptual reductions. Mood states with memories, concepts, attached. Memories of pain and those of joy. It causes instability, changeability. Fearing that will leave an emptiness between pain and joy and a greater divide. See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me. |
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#4
Apr 06, 2016, 07:19 PM
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For me being stable means I'm not posting 38477 times here in one day lol. I know it's weird but I check in here many times daily now that I'm not working. And if I don't want to blow up every thread, I know I've calmed down from my hypo and I'm "ok". I know it's not good or even accurate to base my mental health on a forum but in all honesty, it really is one of the ways I can tell.
Also, I'm not a raging bi%#h. My horns go back in and I'm nice for a change. And lately I've been more mean than usual too  . It's frustrating and I know people around me are effected by it too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#5
Apr 06, 2016, 07:23 PM
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My stable is calm and strong feeling
 kind of like you feel yourself living.
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#6
Apr 06, 2016, 07:24 PM
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RxQueen.... been there, lol
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Apr 06, 2016, 07:55 PM
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My normal is hyper. I don't stop moving around. And talk to the dead. And to myself.
Sometimes I think I do it on purpose. But no. I can't stop. I speed, blast the radio with the top down. When I was thinner, wore my Superman underware on top of my jeans or shorts. And other goodies. All in good fun. Women love me. men don't count. |
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#8
Apr 06, 2016, 08:06 PM
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Forgot my 2 karat earring. Purple mohawk. And different "look at me" outfits.
Including purple, green, orange, yellow. From hat to shoes. Including suits and underwear, Nothing spectacular right?. Only my age. I'm 66.  Now with this depression I look 80. And feel 80 too. 
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#9
Apr 06, 2016, 08:47 PM
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Sometimes I feel like I'm chasing the stability I used to have a few years ago...
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#10
Apr 07, 2016, 05:21 AM
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For me, stable is when I am neither depressed nor manic and I am coping in all aspects of my life - relationships, family, career etc.
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#11
Apr 07, 2016, 06:15 AM
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Stable I'm shy, calmer, don't yell as much, don't really have much to say, and stuff like that.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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#12
Apr 07, 2016, 01:25 PM
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Stable is being able to go 3-4 months between appts with my pdoc.
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#13
Apr 07, 2016, 05:38 PM
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Quote:
I agree with this, however, I mostly am plagued with depression.
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#14
Apr 07, 2016, 06:54 PM
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The Skeezyks' version of stable... he gets up in the morning & does what needs to be done...
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Apr 07, 2016, 07:41 PM
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Stable is a place where you keep the horsies?. Adding a lame joke to the tragedy.
I don't know stability. We (my wife and I) have been seaching for an stability period. To no avail. |
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Apr 07, 2016, 10:38 PM
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stable for me is going to bed at night and not falling asleep to the repeating thoughts of either "I hate my life" or "I want to die"
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#17
Apr 07, 2016, 10:59 PM
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Stable for me is having dreams and desires but not all mixed up or extreme... having the ability to talk to people without being ridiculous or paranoid... being able to actually do stuff instead of sleep all day... not having chronic si and not being on here posting a bunch... also the ability to do my job and handle money... that's stable for me
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Apr 08, 2016, 02:17 AM
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Apr 08, 2016, 06:50 AM
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Apr 08, 2016, 06:53 AM
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Not easily shaken.
To me actually stable is what I have now... ups and downs, but I can go through life despite them. I can channel the emotions productivelly.
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Apr 08, 2016, 07:55 AM
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Being able to work without staring off into space, having obsessive and/or racing thoughts, or crying
Actually leaving my house to do anything, even errands are fun Taking regular showers Being social at work without effort, wanting to talk with friends and family Not wanting to sleep away the days |
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