Looking for Positive Stories
vegantriathlete
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Hello all!
We all know that having a mental illness is hard on us and the people around us. I was diagnosed as bipolar in 2008 and have found meds that generally work well for me (lamotragine and celexa). As is true of many people with a mental illness, it is difficult to function sometimes, especially in romantic relationships and working.
Recently, I returned to work full-time after years of working part-time. It's been almost 2 months and I crashed hard last week after being triggered by some co-workers. So I talked to my boss about working from home and that has helped, but I'm definitely not working up to my potential. I also moved in with my DH (he is very supportive of me and my mental illness) and his kids (who I adore and are generally awesome) to a small town (from the city). So I know that there is lots of change and adjustments going on and that has been a big part of it. However, I still need to function at work and home! Last week my DH did all the cooking and generally took care of me and listened and was just so awesome.
I'm looking for positive stories about people who are working and functioning well in life. How did you get there? What keeps you consistent? How do you keep it there? Consistency has always been the most difficult part for me. I'd love to hear your GOOD stories. Thank you in advance!
Crystal
We all know that having a mental illness is hard on us and the people around us. I was diagnosed as bipolar in 2008 and have found meds that generally work well for me (lamotragine and celexa). As is true of many people with a mental illness, it is difficult to function sometimes, especially in romantic relationships and working.
Recently, I returned to work full-time after years of working part-time. It's been almost 2 months and I crashed hard last week after being triggered by some co-workers. So I talked to my boss about working from home and that has helped, but I'm definitely not working up to my potential. I also moved in with my DH (he is very supportive of me and my mental illness) and his kids (who I adore and are generally awesome) to a small town (from the city). So I know that there is lots of change and adjustments going on and that has been a big part of it. However, I still need to function at work and home! Last week my DH did all the cooking and generally took care of me and listened and was just so awesome.
I'm looking for positive stories about people who are working and functioning well in life. How did you get there? What keeps you consistent? How do you keep it there? Consistency has always been the most difficult part for me. I'd love to hear your GOOD stories. Thank you in advance!
Crystal
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i function pretty well. i'm well medicated and i see a therapist regularly. so my story is very positive. i am married with no kids (by choice) and i work full time. both my husband and i work for my parents pool service company and we're working towards taking it over in the next few years. i handle the stress well because i have a really good support group. my mom, my dad, my brother and my husband all know the struggle i go through everyday and they are there to help me every day. i'm in a great situation.
i do have bad days tho. i fall down, i have depressions. sometimes i just have to let things go a little and work on bolstering myself. the thing i try not to do is fall apart completely. when the stress starts getting to me, i take a day off and regroup. if its not a good time to take a day off, i take a few hours to myself just to regroup.
its a balancing act. i have to be aware of my mood and stress levels everyday, at certain points of the day. checking in with myself makes its easier to manage. theres also the medication, i am on a mix of medication that is perfect for me, it took me a long time to get here, but i'm in a great space medication wise.
i'm excited about life. the idea of running a business and making it my own jazzes me up. and it makes me want to stay centered. it makes me want to stay managed. there will always be bumps, its all about handling the bumps and moving on. with the support group i have around me, i think i'm in a great place.
i have a blog about basically my meanderings through life, if you want to check it out, i write a lot about my bi polar disorder http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/clydethecat0
