Tue, 05/11/2010 - 12:05
I have a wonderful family and they are scared to death of this disease. My mom is being supportive and my dad and step mom have been nothing but wonderful but I can taste the discomfort and unease. What do I do to find normalcy in my life? Not even with just my family but with girls, friends, teachers. I don't know where to start. I feel my eyes have been opened and with my medication my life has a new and fresh start but I don't know which way to turn. God has never left my side and my trust is in him but I feel I have a lot of slack to pick up.
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-Iron Will Rusting
Tue, 12/27/2011 - 12:07
#2
i feel just like you
i try to self educate myself every living day, i hate this disease i got, but people who have never suffered cant understand the way i am and i try so hard not to get angry hence the self education...would i be the same as them? probably so, do i rage at alcoholics that pick drink over their kids? yes i do...thats a disease to though is'nt it?so i av to live with this because my children need their mum...my thoughts are with you x angie
Fri, 06/11/2010 - 17:52
#3
Just keep trusting.
Hey what are taking right now thats helping you so much? Sounds like yoou're in a good place right now I understand what you mean about God and how he has never left you're side. I don't really know how many people with bp apply there faith to get through the tough times but i know if i don't rely on him im way worse off. Sorry I have no actual awnser for you but its great to know that other people are useing there belief in a higher power to get through this stuff. Keep it up whatever you're doing, repost soon.
Tue, 05/18/2010 - 14:29
#4
iron will rusting
Your last sentence struck me because my girlfriend, who is bipolar, is athiest. Many of her rants are directed to God and I wish she had the help of faith. Good luck on your "fresh start" with the meds. My experience, as her partner, is that the med plan is an ever-changing process. Normalcy, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
This is the first forum for BP I've ever used. I just googled and took my chances. I don't know anything about your site.
I've suffered from BP since I can remember, though there wasn't a name for it. I may be off the mark but are you having a difficult time getting a fresh start, so to speak, with people that have observed how you acted during an "attack" or "episode"? Its one thing to explain to them that you suffer from a disease, its another thing to find someone who can understand and empathize with you and not judge you. One thing for sure is that you don't want to waste your energy worrying about those who refuse to accept your illness. Easier said than done. I was about ready to offer profound words of advice but I can't. I deal with this everyday and everyday its a diffrent puzzle. I guess I'm writing this to help myself and maybe I can help you by proxy work through things. Its as good a place as any to start. So, I'm sorry that I don't have any advice. All I can say is to remember you are not alone even if it feels that way.
Keep trying to find your peace.
Madman