I am so into these thoughts especially nowadays when I am getting to have some extra time to enjoy the recovery of my 'illness'-- bipolar type 2-- a reflection about life matters.
In the month of October, I spent 3 weeks away from some groups I teach, in order to relax and free my mind from worries.
My due to health problems work leave in 2013 gave me spare time to read, write, dream more and that is why I came up with this post. Living matters to me. I am going through some major depressive moments and mania attacks thanks to bipolarity disfunction which is a normal consequence if you have the boderline type of personality that I think I may have.
Laila ain't simple. When she loves, she really does it. When she cries, she is truly disappointed. However, when she hates, she'd rather not kill because she does not want to spend the rest of her life in jail.
Due to depression, I decided on deactivating my FB account for. However, I am slightly going out of this depression because of the PEOPLE I have encountered who have restored in me hope in human kind. They are many and they know who they are because their names will be tagged on my Facebook page whenever I get back to Facebook. And if you are on this MAGICAL PEOPLE LIST, you should know I am thankful for having you run into my life and added in me a stronger will to move on and never give up.
I'm thankful to my wonderful all my students , my nuclear and extended family members, my lawyer, my psychiatrist, and my pilates instructor, my dentist, friends... and I must thank my husband, Roberto, who has been a wonderful support and help on my recovery.
The worse, to me, has been the ignorance about this disorder. Bipolar disorder which is a mood disorder suffer lots of misconceptions and we are truly misunderstood patients. Because of the fact that we are judged and never understood, our recovery gets harder. Little did I know abut mood disorders until I was diagnosed. I have been taking Queropine 200mg and Zoloft 100 mg since August, but with no psychotherapy. I had seen a therapist for over three years, without any medication and I was working on my temper.
I swear that I am doing well with the meds, but I can do even better if I restart therapy sessions. I will, eventually.
Myths and Facts About Bipolar Disorder
Myth: People with bipolar disorder can’t get better or lead a normal life.
Fact: Many people with bipolar disorder have successful careers, happy family lives, and satisfying relationships. Living with bipolar disorder is challenging. But with treatment, healthy coping skills, and a solid support system, you can live fully while managing your symptoms.
Myth: People with bipolar disorder swing back and forth between mania and depression.
Fact: Some people alternate between extreme episodes of mania and depression, but most are depressed more often than they are manic. Mania may also be so mild that it goes unrecognized. People with bipolar disorder can also go for long stretches without symptoms.
Myth: Bipolar disorder only affects mood.
Fact: Bipolar disorder also affects your energy level, judgment, memory, concentration, appetite, sleep patterns, sex drive, and self-esteem. Additionally, bipolar disorder has been linked to anxiety, substance abuse, and health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, migraines, and high blood pressure.
Myth: Aside from taking medication, there is nothing you can do to control bipolar disorder.
Fact: While medication is the foundation of bipolar disorder treatment, therapy and self-help strategies also play important roles. You can help control your symptoms by exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, eating right, monitoring your moods, keeping stress to a minimum, and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
Get informed:http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
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