Comments on: Why Should I Care? http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/why-should-i-care/311/ Get an inside look at what its like to have bipolar disorder with Michele Soloway Sexton. Michele, a survivor herself, shares regularly on the ups and downs of dealing with the disorder, along with personal insights, lessons learned, and encouragement for others who also have bipolar disorder. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:02:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Michele http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/why-should-i-care/311/comment-page-1/#comment-634 Michele Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:48 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=311#comment-634 Cindy and Jane -- I'm so sorry that you're both having hard tme of it right now. Just remember that it does get better. I know that may not mean much right now, but you can't give up hope. Sometimes that's the only thing we have to hold onto when our BP seems to be getting the better of us. I care about you both very much, and am glad you commented. You have no idea how much you have encouraged me, instead of the other way around. I hope you both feel better real soon. Remember that God really does love you, and you are never alone with Him on your side. This is just a passing phase, remember that. You've been through this before and came out on the other side, and you'll do it again this time. Please, please write back and keep me posted on how you're doing. You are loved. And you are NOT alone. Ever. Blessings to you both. You are in my prayers. Michele Cindy and Jane –

I’m so sorry that you’re both having hard tme of it right now. Just remember that it does get better. I know that may not mean much right now, but you can’t give up hope. Sometimes that’s the only thing we have to hold onto when our BP seems to be getting the better of us. I care about you both very much, and am glad you commented. You have no idea how much you have encouraged me, instead of the other way around. I hope you both feel better real soon. Remember that God really does love you, and you are never alone with Him on your side. This is just a passing phase, remember that. You’ve been through this before and came out on the other side, and you’ll do it again this time. Please, please write back and keep me posted on how you’re doing. You are loved. And you are NOT alone. Ever.

Blessings to you both. You are in my prayers.

Michele

]]> By: Jane http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/why-should-i-care/311/comment-page-1/#comment-633 Jane Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:52:52 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=311#comment-633 I also appreciate your posts. Today was not one of the best days, and while I am in the midst of an almost 3 mos. recovery (was off my meds for 6 mos now trying to get stabilized), I discovered pms makes me feel worse. I was sitting on my couch, and just feel down. I have your blog bookmarked, and thought I would read a bit, and not feel so alone. As my meds are being altered and I'm trying to get by bit by bit, It's hard for me to remember that I am not my disorder, because right now it seems to envelop so much of my life (dr. appt., therapy, pushing myself just to get motivated to get through the day). I know when this starts to lift, I will realize that I am ME! and 'feeling bipolar' won't be at the forefront. I thank you and God that you take the time to blog, and that you care. I also appreciate your posts. Today was not one of the best days, and while I am in the midst of an almost 3 mos. recovery (was off my meds for 6 mos now trying to get stabilized), I discovered pms makes me feel worse.

I was sitting on my couch, and just feel down. I have your blog bookmarked, and thought I would read a bit, and not feel so alone.

As my meds are being altered and I’m trying to get by bit by bit, It’s hard for me to remember that I am not my disorder, because right now it seems to envelop so much of my life (dr. appt., therapy, pushing myself just to get motivated to get through the day). I know when this starts to lift, I will realize that I am ME! and ‘feeling bipolar’ won’t be at the forefront. I thank you and God that you take the time to blog, and that you care.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/why-should-i-care/311/comment-page-1/#comment-632 Cindy Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:44:46 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=311#comment-632 I appreciate your posts very much. Recently I have been having suicidal thoughts and reading your posts helps me to remember there are other people out there that have survived what I'm going through. I don't have to feel alone. It helps...a lot. Thanks I appreciate your posts very much. Recently I have been having suicidal thoughts and reading your posts helps me to remember there are other people out there that have survived what I’m going through. I don’t have to feel alone. It helps…a lot. Thanks

]]> By: Michele http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/why-should-i-care/311/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Michele Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:05:58 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=311#comment-631 Michelle -- I was so glad to see your comment and hear that you and baby are ok. I know it's been a long struggle with you, and you've been so courageous thru it all. I respect you for that. Not many people would do what you did. This baby is going to be a blessing for your faith and patience. You're a real good example of a stable, successful person with BP. I like what you said in the beginning of your post, too. Keep hanging in there, and keep me posted. Blessings, Michele Michelle –

I was so glad to see your comment and hear that you and baby are ok. I know it’s been a long struggle with you, and you’ve been so courageous thru it all. I respect you for that. Not many people would do what you did. This baby is going to be a blessing for your faith and patience. You’re a real good example of a stable, successful person with BP. I like what you said in the beginning of your post, too. Keep hanging in there, and keep me posted.

Blessings,
Michele

]]> By: Michelle http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/why-should-i-care/311/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Michelle Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:47:06 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=311#comment-630 What really struck me was your comment on how I am not this disorder. I have my own identity. How true. I can't let being bipolar run my life, I am in control of my own actions. Being bipolar isn't who I am, it's just a small part of my makeup. So I don't hesitate to tell people that I do deal with it, not as an excuse to behaviors but as a simple fact that it is what it is - take me or leave me! I know it's been a while since I've commented, life has been insane with OB visits and extra checks on this little one. Having diabetes has made it a fun pregnancy, but I am happy to report that everything is still going well with me, and with baby. I have been able to remain med-free this whole time thanks to supportive and understanding friends, family, and my husband. He'll be here next Wednesday at the latest, almost done! What really struck me was your comment on how I am not this disorder. I have my own identity. How true. I can’t let being bipolar run my life, I am in control of my own actions. Being bipolar isn’t who I am, it’s just a small part of my makeup. So I don’t hesitate to tell people that I do deal with it, not as an excuse to behaviors but as a simple fact that it is what it is – take me or leave me!

I know it’s been a while since I’ve commented, life has been insane with OB visits and extra checks on this little one. Having diabetes has made it a fun pregnancy, but I am happy to report that everything is still going well with me, and with baby. I have been able to remain med-free this whole time thanks to supportive and understanding friends, family, and my husband. He’ll be here next Wednesday at the latest, almost done!

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