Posted by judy1 on October 22, 2002, at 12:54:17
In reply to For all you Cyclothymics, posted by Dinah on October 22, 2002, at 8:48:18
I think you already know I suffer from bipolar 1, so my actions are probably a lot more magnified than yours (not to insinuate that they hurt you any less)- and once coming off a manic episode I invariably feel guilt and shame for what I did when manic. You and I share the apologizing for everything problem; I think Phil stated it so beautifully by saying the problem lies in trying to be a perfectionist and figuring out what normal is. My therapist said that is so common with her patients (the normal thing), it's just difficult for us to believe that people who look together are going through the same difficulties we are. I know Phil is right about losing the shame, but it is difficult isn't it? Are you working on that in therapy? It is probably the driving force behind my depressions, so it is on the top of my priorities to work on. Be kind to yourself, judy
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