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Karl.Is.Amazing. Hubby and I watched the marathon on April Fools Day. I can't tell you how many times I laughed till I cried!
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1. Sail the coast. I don't care what coast. 2. Jump into the Devil's Pool at the top of Victoria Falls 3. Take a submarine trip into the Mariana's Trench 4. Skydive 5. Follow a band on tour across the country 6. Visit the set, and meet the cast, of Sons of Anarchy. 7. Experience zero-gravity 8. Wing-suit BASE jumping. 9.…
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Inside - I'm ridiculously loyal. I'm a damn good artist and cook. :) Outside - I like my eyes - size, shape, crazy long lashes. Some people think they are too big for my face, though. I like being a redhead. My boobs are pretty swell, too. :blushing:
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My husband and two comforters, as we're both blanket hogs and can't share. :) My side of the bed also houses a multitude of pillows. I like to build myself a nest!
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Evidently I never actually looked in the mirror - I just CAN'T figure out what the difference is. I just know it's there. It may be my collarbone/neck area. I need to dig out some old photos. My Dad says he noticed my legs were thinner the last time he saw me a few weeks ago. I guess it's true when they say it takes longer…
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5'4", 174lb. I'm wearing size 14 in most sizes... but I'm very close to moving down a size. The 14s are a tad loose. Generally in tops I'm size XL, or L at the smallest since I'm on the busty side. I suppose I could be described as hourglass shaped.
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Very similar. BPD usually has more definable "triggers" and risk factors. This is likely not the same for everyone - but for me I can more easily avoid triggers of BPD, but will still cycle through the Bipolar.
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Fantastic answer! I'd like to add that it's very similar to and therefore very often confused with Bipolar. However, they can occur simultaneously (I'm proof!) Medications for Bipolar rarely help the symptoms of Borderline. BPD is more successfully treated with intensive talk-therapy in most cases.
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I believe people are getting defensive and "condescending" because of your belittling attitude towards those with differing viewpoints.
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:flowerforyou:
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It's absolutely within the realm of possibility that you'll never be "fixed". Many mental illnesses are lifelong battles with no known cure. But with proper diagnosis, help and understanding of what's truly going on, it's quite possible that you'll be more "balanced" and able to live a relatively normal life. As with…
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And it's not possible that you weren't helped by medication because your self-diagnosis was incorrect? There's a reason that it takes *professionals* to properly diagnose and medicate. Let's not also forget that incorrectly self-diagnosing and self-medicating based on what you THINK you're suffering from can greatly…
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But it's alright to generalize medication as a "crutch" because it didn't help YOU? Color me confused.
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Yes, medication is a crutch - one that has kept some of us alive. Without that crutch I likely would have turned my brain matter into a giant red Rorschach test on the wall behind me.
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My husband is an Aspie, too. It may not be a mental illness, per se, but it can be just as debilitating. Between my issues and his Aspergers, we make quite the pair.
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((hugs)) Try not to think of it as him just wanting you to be doped and quiet. It's much more likely that he just doesn't want to see you suffer and is looking for any way to help. I know in the midst of a cycle it's hard to understand. It's the same way for me. But once I get through the fog, I can see that Hubby is just…
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Hubby says that to me on a nearly daily basis. I appreciate him wanting to help, but honestly - he'd crack if he "understood" what's going on. Truth is, no one can understand unless they suffer too. IMO, anyway.
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Borderline Personality Disorder coupled with Rapid Cycling Bipolar II. It's a real f***ing picnic to be in my head.
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I have a fear of not being able to see someone's face. Clowns, mascots, Santa, the Easter Bunny.... I actually have trouble going to the mall when Santa/Easter Bunny is there taking photos with kids. I will park at one end and do my shopping, and then drive around to the other end and finish just so I don't have to see…
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@beach - you look very confident.
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Super soft hair!
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Why on earth would it be gross? I prefer to sleep naked. I hate the feeling of being bunched up and constricted by clothing. I don't always sleep naked... in fact most of the time I go to bed with clothes on, but I'm usually peeling them off within 2 hours.
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Green Machine
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I love EA Sports Active. The 30 day challenge is named aptly. :) I'd really love to get a Zumba game, but I fear I just don't have the coordination for it. Or the space in my apartment. :/
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@Titan - Love your eyes and jaw line!
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@Titan - great jawline! :)
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@princess - super glossy hair! :)
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obviously likes - and is good at - fishing. Me too! :)
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Owns the cutest puppy ever!
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Such a hard decision. Both have good and bad qualities. In the end, though, I think I'm Team Peeta.