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Posted by Giget on June 17, 2003, at 7:53:07
Well it looks like almost everyone is going through some sort of distress with relationships lately.... it must be the energy affecting everyone.
Went to see my theripst last night, and tryed to explain stuff, but I had been feeling extremely well lately.
I have been so depressed I guess I told myself I would not be that way anymore, and pushed it aside and forced myself to be happy. I know that I am not truly happy and that I am just teasing myself because hard days are a head. But I am going between extremes.
My past posts were ones of disparity, and not wanting to be here. Now I am uforic. Years ago, I was diagnosed with BP2, but this was later explained to me my another doctor to be wronge. It is just that I get so depressed that I am really low and when I have a good day or am high, I am at about where everyone else is on a regular day.....
Does this sound correct? I know that I am kidding myself, I just hope I am not doing more damage overall. I am just so tired of being so depressed..........
So much is going on in my life, I guess this is self defence... Just shutting down that part of me. Can other people who see me on a regular basis see this facide? I am just so confused.
Posted by whiterabbit on June 17, 2003, at 21:42:29
In reply to Confusing Feelings, posted by Giget on June 17, 2003, at 7:53:07
You need more information on bipolar disorder, and then you can judge for yourself which doctor seems to be picking up on your symptoms best. Then you might even want to get a third opinion, which is a common and safe practice to follow when two physicians disagree on diagnosis. If you do suffer from manic depression, treatment is critical - and not just to improve your quality of life. Bipolar is lethal.
A terrific website for information on mood disorders is www.nami.org - I encourage you to go there and find out as much as you can, then follow up with professional treatment. The sooner you get started, the less pain and destruction you'll cause for yourself and the people who love you. Take it from a veteran...
Gracie
Posted by Dinah on June 18, 2003, at 16:09:55
In reply to Confusing Feelings, posted by Giget on June 17, 2003, at 7:53:07
My guess is that those close to you have no idea if you're showing a facade. My experience has been that no one much cares how you feel as long as you act ok and don't make them uncomfortable. Maybe you know more astute people, though. :)
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