my unipolar depression dx will not be down for breakfast...

[February]

...because i'm not uni-polar and never really was!

guys i am so, so sorry i've been gone so long.

Esp. to Wallaby-- apologies for the unanswered text. we were on our way to NH for a funeral (a friend died suddenly) and i was in no condition at the time to reply. it meant so much still to hear from you.

guys, here's the thing.

i've been diagnosed, finally and correctly, as bipolar.

this makes so much sense.

i'm also getting ready to perhaps have to slay a few more dragons of a physical nature (waiting to see the next specialist)

my therapist(s) and doctor(s) (i've been in an intensive program the past two weeks- all day 5 days a week) have encouraged me to tell/reach out to my friends for support.

so i am. it's not easy. i am a person who wants to handle it all and just keep right on going, but this i can't do alone and i've been getting a lot of help from a WONDERFUL team of experts.

so, if you could, just think some good thoughts for me?

i've been in a 'mixed state'- dangerous times for me.

but as my best friend says, i'm 'fighting to fight'.

and thinking of you all every single day. i see little bits of you all everywhere i look (Disneymom I never am far from my pins or my blue fairy ornament, i'm looking at it as i type this)

so this is the new reality. truth is i've had it since i was a kid, they just never put the pieces together before.

hoping to be back here and providing support to you all as much as i can cause you know i'd much rather encourage you guys than think about what's going on with me.

love you all, much.

bru

[Widget]

Sending good thoughts your way.

At least you now have the correct diagnosis. I think that is half the battle. Now you can get a game plan together and start to live with a better understanding of who you are.
I know that was the case when I was told I had Asperger's. I had known for forty years that I was somehow different but had no idea why. Now I do and things make a bit more sense. I'm still different but not in the dark about why I do the things I do.

[hobie16]

The best part is finally knowing so you can put an action plan together. Good luck! You know you've always got your SGT support group behind you.

[Whazzup]

Dear Bru - Thank goodness you've got something to work with now. Between therapy, perhaps some meds(?), and hanging out here with a group of supporters and friends, I'm sure you'll be able to cope with whatever life throws your way. You are one strong and beautiful woman, and are much loved by those of us who have had the chance to get to know you, even long distance.

Now we'll be sending thoughts and prayers for your well-being when you see that specialist. So sorry to hear about your friend, too. Glad to have you back on the SGT Board. Really sorry it took them so long to give you a diagnosis, but as Widget says - that's half the battle.
Hugs from Whazzup and DH.

[Rosie]

Bru, I frequently think about you and how you are doing. I am sending positive thoughts your way. Remeber, being different is a good thing. I spent over 40 years hiding my deafness and now I feel confident enough to shout it to the world. You will not only survive, you will guide many of us through our journey.

Rosie

[DisneyMom]

So Happy to Hear from you!!!!! :)
Bru,we are all so unique here, yet can share so much! It is so important that you found out what was going on. We have to know ourselves to understand others.
Big Hugs!!!! You are never far from our thoughts

[WEDFan]

I'm happy to think good thoughts for you. Good luck!

[DragonFox98]

I've been thinking about you a lot lately and hope those good thoughts have come your way. I will continue thinking good thoughts for you, my friend!!!

You will always have my support.

[BRWombat]

Dittos on the warm thoughts above plus hugs, pixie dust, and prayers of my own, Bru!!!

[dazyhill]

:snoopy2: :linus: :woodstock

These guys always cheer me up. Best wishes.