Posted by @ghandigirl:
Give them to God, and tend to your wounds.
@lowtide, It was an aha! moment for me too. @ghandigirl, I've copied your words and posted them on my bulletin board. So much wisdom in your post. Thank you.
I'm really happy that my words resonated with you.
Today was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, and I was unbelievably depressed. Just wretched.
Only now do I realize this advice is also meant for me, and that is because you both reminded me.
Thank you.
These helped a lot too:
"Forgiveness? Does not mean you have to allow them space in your life again. It means not holding that harm and hurt as part of your energy anymore. "
"... there is no shame in asking for help when you need it. We must learn to receive as well as to give.."
I know why you felt compelled to write this, because G-d knew that I really needed to hear it. Instead of writing here for support, I weakened myself with inconsolable grief the entire day.. Bipolar Depression is a burden. I was too ashamed to reach out today. This is also a very good reminder.
@ghandigirl my son in law has bipolar. It’s hard. Please know that you are loved and cared for. You are precious and vital. We need your spirit and light. This is what I always tell him. The most tender, beautiful souls are the ones who understand the struggle. Love to you friend. Peace be with you always. ❤️
@ghandigirl hugs My best friend from high school is bi-polar... she is a wonderful person.. just as you are.
@ghandigirl hugs My best friend from high school is bi-polar... she is a wonderful person.. just as you are.
@ghandigirl. I am also bipolar. If you need any guidance or positive talk, I am here! I have been under control for years!
Add me to the club. It's a struggle always but years of being looked at sideways have made me realize bp people are special in a lot of very good ways. Society and science tend to focus on only the negative(s) of the disorder. I will never again apologize for being who and how I am. I don't know your whole story, ghandigirl, but judging from your posts, you are intelligent and empathetic and forgiving. Reach out if you need to because there's no shame in it at all.
@ghandigirl, I think there are quite a few BiPolars on this forum incl me;-) Perhaps it is our brain makeup that makes us feel so much and see past the misty curtains of time. Know that you do not have to stand alone. Forgive yourself for whatever you blame yourself. It is okay to feel down sometimes as long as you know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Big, virtual hug ❤️ and take all the cuddles your little furries can give you. ❤️
I see my bipolar-dom as a gift. I can feel more clearly and use the effects to my advantage, although my meds keep it pretty even keel. I have recently discovered a slight uptick in my telepathic ability with my kids. They think of a number and usually the first time around I will get it right. But then I always say quit while we are ahead. But it's usually when I am not focusing on the number game that it just comes to me. Super flash instantly. Cool huh?