What are your strengths?

Just wanted to start this post because it's so easy to focus on our weaknesses, but we are more than diagnoses and each person has a set of strengths, too. I have seen a lot of compassion and resiliency among members here on PC, but I am wondering what others think of as their strengths, if you'd like to share. Not sure if a similar post was made recently, but never hurts to remind ourselves again anyways.

I am patient, have a good vocabulary and have a kind word for everyone. I have a good sense of humor and love to laugh. I play Scrabble well. I am good on a computer. I am educated. I keep struggling and persevere even tho my life gives me little pleasure most of the time. I am curious about the world. I am quirky. I have come to be picky with men and this wasn't always the case. I can entertain myself well. I am independent and self-sufficient. I am humble except in this post where it sounds like i'm bragging!!!

WHAT A LOVELY THREAD, YELLOW_FLEURS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING IT! I don't have too many qualities myself, I'm afraid! However everyone else certainly does! ALL OF YOU are so kind and wonderful and it always warms my heart and make me feel grateful to be among ALL OF YOU! Sometimes we can't see those qualities within ourselves, but I believe that's IMPORTANT AS WELL! I hope you'll ALL be able to be kinder to yoursel because YOU CERTAINLY DESERVE IT! I believe it's also important to do something nice for ourselves once in a while, such as buying a nice dress or eating our favorite foods or anything else that is similar! PLEASE BE KIND TO YOURSELVES! YOU'RE ALL STRONG, WONDERFUL PEOPLE! I KNOW THAT AND YOU KNOW AS WELL! I PROMISE YOU ALL OF THAT BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OF THAT BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! PLEASE BE KIND TO YOURSELVES BECAUSE YOU DESERVE TO FEEL GOOD AND TO LIVE WELL! Sending many kind, safe, sweet and warm hugs to EVERYONE!

One that's obvious for EVERYBODY in this forum is perseverance. This disorder and related disorders can be absolutely horrifying at times and I'm so proud of everyone who has to deal with it.
As for me specifically, I'm a good writer, I am very understanding, I have compassion for people, and I'm determined. I'm also a pretty good skier.

Great thread. Thanks for the reminder that we are more than our diagnosis.

I am a kind and fun mother. I am a loving and devoted wife. I am a true blue friend. I am a strategist and an excellent analyst. I have solid resolve and I will not let my sickness run or ruin my life.

telling jokes/ making people laugh. I don't think I'd be anywhere without humour, it is a big part of my life

also: having a good knolledge of music (especially pop)

politeness

Mickey, you are one of the sweetest and giving members here. That is surely just one of your many strengths, and is a very big one!

standing up for what I want.

not really a person to back down. if I want something, I'll do what ever it takes

I mentioned in another thread that I never hold grudges and am very forgiving - not just to others, but also myself. I think I'm extremely humorous, though I don't show that much here. You'd have to meet me face to face to see that. I use humor to cheer myself up. When something persistently bugs me, I try to get over it with humor.

I'm generally very open-minded. I dislike fighting, so avoid it.

I'm curious about things and love to do research. I love to learn.

I'm a very good dancer, home cook, flower arranger, flirt, wife, and birdy mama.

I'm fast and generally efficient at doing things. When I get passionate about something, I usually succeed at it. I never totally give up hope. I always remember that things always get better, even when things are really rough. I find beauty in many many things and people. I believe that even the worst situations can yield some good. I believe that everyone has good in them, no matter how many things they've done bad.

I'm assertive and generally have a healthy self-esteem.

I used to be quite fearless. I'm still fearless about many things, but a little less so. Same situation when it comes to adventurousness.

I do have my fair share of weaknesses. I'm honest and always tell the truth, unless the truth is an option that yields little good.

I’m very creative. Not just in the arts and crafts way, but with figuring things out in general.

When there’s something to be done, I do it.

I listen well and think things over before I speak or write. When my husband and I disagree I try to understand why he thinks or feels that way.

I have a lot of wisdom sometimes. Gained through a lot of experience.

That’s it for now.

I love to write and I am a great writer. I am passionate about most everything that I do. Unless I am very sick I am a good mother and wife. I rarely raise my voice in any of my roles in life (wife, mom, teacher). I am educated, intelligent, and (unless I’m very sick) driven. I am easily remorseful and generally quick to admit when I’ve done wrong. I love deeply and give love freely. I don’t hold grudges.

I am incredibly stubborn. I never give up. Kind of like the Terminator in that way. This does get me into trouble by pushing myself too much at times though.
My ex-husband, now partner again, calls me a curious little monkey as I want to know EVERYTHING. This expands my knowledge and wisdom on a huge amount of subjects, including people, but does piss off my loved ones on occasion as I can be like a toddler by always asking, "WHY?".
I am empathetic and intuitive which helps me to help others and make good decisions.
Finally I am very creative which helps me see the world in different ways and have fun playing musical instruments, singing, taking photographs, and writing well in various formats.

I am smart, even though some people have a hard time believing that.

I have a passion for computer programming. Given the money and time, I can create websites, various kinds of software and even a new programming language compatible with my processor. Currently though, I do not have the financial support from my family or I'd be ruling the cyber world.

Also, I have, as I evaluate it, high power of deduction. I think I also have high power of logical thinking. Not "extraordinary", but still it's something.

Thanks everyone for the responses! There are lots of great strengths among the people here on PC. I am enjoying reading your responses.

You most certainly have great qualities mickey I havent seen any person as humble, comforting and caring as you! You never have a bad thing to say to anyone and make me feel so much better. You are also the person I see most often replying, when someone needs love you are there to give it, I want you to know you deserve it just as much or more than the rest of us. Sending all my love and thanks to you for always being there

Here is a list I made in a letter to myself last time I felt like I couldnt go on.

Empathetic
Friendly
Comforting
Open
Hardworking
Humble
Determined
Honest
Loving
Adventurous

I dont usually call myself these things out loud except empathetic because that is my core, my favorite, my most useful trait. I would be nothing without that part of me. Great thread!