Comments for between the broken places http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog Eradicating the Shame, Blame and Toxic Niceness surrounding Bipolar Disorder Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:20:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Life…Wow…Someone Should have Warned Me by Sheri http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/07/27/life%e2%80%a6wow%e2%80%a6someone-should-have-warned-me/comment-page-1/#comment-506 Sheri Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:20:41 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=221#comment-506 I'm sorry life's been so rough for you, but I'm glad to see you back. {{{hugs}}} I’m sorry life’s been so rough for you, but I’m glad to see you back. {{{hugs}}}

]]> Comment on Dipping My Toes into the Well of Depression Just to Shove it Out of My Way! by Dana http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/05/18/dipping-my-toes-into-the-well-of-depression-just-to-shove-it-out-of-my-way/comment-page-1/#comment-488 Dana Thu, 20 May 2010 22:43:20 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=210#comment-488 Thank you so much for this post! It's funny. I've often had trouble actually getting to the raw sadness part of my deep depressions...I'd been taught for many many years never to cry, so it's taken almost as many years for me to realize it's sometimes necessary. I've developed a list of songs over the years that can trigger me so I can get a really good cry out. But I like your plan with the cycle of sad, angry, happy! I'm sure that's healthier, so I'm going to put some together so I'm ready for next time :) Thank you so much for this post! It’s funny. I’ve often had trouble actually getting to the raw sadness part of my deep depressions…I’d been taught for many many years never to cry, so it’s taken almost as many years for me to realize it’s sometimes necessary.

I’ve developed a list of songs over the years that can trigger me so I can get a really good cry out. But I like your plan with the cycle of sad, angry, happy! I’m sure that’s healthier, so I’m going to put some together so I’m ready for next time :)

]]> Comment on How My Bipolar Disorder Saved Mother’s Day by Becky http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/05/08/how-my-bipolar-disorder-saved-mother%e2%80%99s-day/comment-page-1/#comment-485 Becky Wed, 12 May 2010 12:05:51 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=198#comment-485 My oldest daughter has bipolar disorder. We did not realize it until it was a bit late. She had run away with her boyfriend and accused us of things that never happened when she was found. She desperatley wants our approval still, but it's difficult sometimes. She refuses to get treatment, and she caused a lot of hurt. I just have to keep reminding myself that the hurt she caused was a result of the disorder, and keep hoping that she will eventually get treatment. I wish I had the knowledge of the disorder that you had when your daughter started showing signs. My oldest daughter has bipolar disorder. We did not realize it until it was a bit late. She had run away with her boyfriend and accused us of things that never happened when she was found. She desperatley wants our approval still, but it’s difficult sometimes. She refuses to get treatment, and she caused a lot of hurt. I just have to keep reminding myself that the hurt she caused was a result of the disorder, and keep hoping that she will eventually get treatment. I wish I had the knowledge of the disorder that you had when your daughter started showing signs.

]]> Comment on How My Bipolar Disorder Saved Mother’s Day by Tweets that mention How My Bipolar Disorder Saved Mother’s Day -- Topsy.com http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/05/08/how-my-bipolar-disorder-saved-mother%e2%80%99s-day/comment-page-1/#comment-482 Tweets that mention How My Bipolar Disorder Saved Mother’s Day -- Topsy.com Sun, 09 May 2010 14:13:25 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=198#comment-482 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Bipolar Express and Luck and the Virgin, StarrLitLove. StarrLitLove said: Beautiful and inspiring story. Happy Mother's Day! RT @BipolarChick2 How My Bipolar Disorder Saved Mother’s Day http://goo.gl/fb/6ml7F [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Bipolar Express and Luck and the Virgin, StarrLitLove. StarrLitLove said: Beautiful and inspiring story. Happy Mother's Day! RT @BipolarChick2 How My Bipolar Disorder Saved Mother’s Day http://goo.gl/fb/6ml7F [...]

]]> Comment on Am I my mental illness? Why, yes, I am. by Administrator http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/04/30/am-i-my-mental-illness-why-yes-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Administrator Fri, 07 May 2010 12:12:04 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=193#comment-481 Hi, Dana! It's always nice to meet a like-minded Bipolar Chick. I like your blog and have subscribed to your rss as well. I'll be adding you to my links. You're correct, we Bipolars are witty and interesting! Hi, Dana! It’s always nice to meet a like-minded Bipolar Chick. I like your blog and have subscribed to your rss as well. I’ll be adding you to my links. You’re correct, we Bipolars are witty and interesting!

]]> Comment on Am I my mental illness? Why, yes, I am. by Dana http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/04/30/am-i-my-mental-illness-why-yes-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-480 Dana Fri, 07 May 2010 00:24:42 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=193#comment-480 Just came across your blog and feel like I stole my blog entry today from yours without knowing it! My thinking is that bipolar is as much a part of who I am as anything else. Overall, I like me, who knows who I'd be if I wasn't bipolar...personally, I think I'd be far less witty and interesting ;) Anyhoo, love what you had to say and just subscribed to your rss. Love that t-shirt btw. Just came across your blog and feel like I stole my blog entry today from yours without knowing it! My thinking is that bipolar is as much a part of who I am as anything else. Overall, I like me, who knows who I’d be if I wasn’t bipolar…personally, I think I’d be far less witty and interesting ;) Anyhoo, love what you had to say and just subscribed to your rss. Love that t-shirt btw.

]]> Comment on Am I my mental illness? Why, yes, I am. by Administrator http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/04/30/am-i-my-mental-illness-why-yes-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-479 Administrator Sun, 02 May 2010 14:18:39 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=193#comment-479 Thanks for your response. I don't believe being Bipolar is any kind of life sentence - that would imply that I have no control over my circumstances or my illness. I believe that my mental illness is not curable but that does not mean that it is not manageable. I am a certified Bipolar Manager (my own term). It takes awareness and vigilance to maintain my status as a Bipolar Manager. When some illnesses show up in your life they stay for a day or two, others take a deeper, longer hold. Mental illness brings luggage and unpacks in the middle of the living room. I don't believe this new roommate has any more control over me than I am willing to give it. I am not bipolar's victim. My monkey mind has been tamed. Thanks for your response. I don’t believe being Bipolar is any kind of life sentence – that would imply that I have no control over my circumstances or my illness. I believe that my mental illness is not curable but that does not mean that it is not manageable. I am a certified Bipolar Manager (my own term). It takes awareness and vigilance to maintain my status as a Bipolar Manager. When some illnesses show up in your life they stay for a day or two, others take a deeper, longer hold. Mental illness brings luggage and unpacks in the middle of the living room. I don’t believe this new roommate has any more control over me than I am willing to give it. I am not bipolar’s victim. My monkey mind has been tamed.

]]> Comment on Am I my mental illness? Why, yes, I am. by Brian Morgan http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/04/30/am-i-my-mental-illness-why-yes-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Brian Morgan Sun, 02 May 2010 01:40:05 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=193#comment-478 I agree that it's time for the stigma of mental illnesses to be left behind. But, I'm wondering why you seem to believe that you have a life sentence with your bipolar? Is it because some doctor said so? They are wrong (not to mention kill people and every other form of malpractice) every day, and we as humans are constantly evolving and learning new skills and how to evolve and use more of our brain's potential. In the East they call an untrained mind "Monkey Mind" and have many techniques of naturally training it so you can harness and greatly benefit from the extra energy and the sensitivity that you as bipolar were blessed with. I agree that it’s time for the stigma of mental illnesses to be left behind. But, I’m wondering why you seem to believe that you have a life sentence with your bipolar? Is it because some doctor said so? They are wrong (not to mention kill people and every other form of malpractice) every day, and we as humans are constantly evolving and learning new skills and how to evolve and use more of our brain’s potential. In the East they call an untrained mind “Monkey Mind” and have many techniques of naturally training it so you can harness and greatly benefit from the extra energy and the sensitivity that you as bipolar were blessed with.

]]> Comment on Am I my mental illness? Why, yes, I am. by Sheri http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/04/30/am-i-my-mental-illness-why-yes-i-am/comment-page-1/#comment-477 Sheri Sat, 01 May 2010 12:27:39 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=193#comment-477 very empowering very empowering

]]> Comment on Robert Edward Kennedy – 4/22/10 by Sheri http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/2010/04/26/robert-edward-kennedy-42210/comment-page-1/#comment-474 Sheri Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:59:18 +0000 http://bipolarchick2therescue.com/blog/?p=178#comment-474 Wow, what an amazing picture. Wow, what an amazing picture.

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