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"I am so happy to be a part of the MDJunction family! Where I used to be alone, I now have friends whom inspire me, comfort me, support me, and do not judge me. My new life began October 17, 2008. I weighed in with severe depression, social anxiety disorder and avoidant personality disorder. I was born with complications but I am fighting for my life and I will survive!!" (apieceofwork)
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08/12/2008 22:10
bipolarbutterfly
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I rapid cycle a lot with long periods of manic depression. My last hospitalization 51/50 was 6 months ago. I'm feeling o.k today, better, but still not happy. I feel emtpty and numb. I laughed with a friend today but laughter only lasts a few minutes, depression seems eternal, bipolar disorder is forever. I get home, I live a lone and feel so sad. I crawl into my empty bed and cry, how do I get out of the cycle? What do you all do when you're trapped in the cycle of manic depression?
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08/12/2008 22:40
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It isn't easy. I have lost so many years to the depression, not to mention friends, family, and jobs. But Someone once said to me if you can find any reason at all big or little just try and get out of bed. So I decided one day to get outta bed and get a cup of coffee. So stupid really but it helped! I dunno honey, but I think I was just tired of being tired. My life became so unmanageable I forget how to live. And once I started living I realized that it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...Today, I am doing 100% better but GOD knows things are far from perfect. It almost as if something in my brain clicked, or a switch went off. I pray that you continue to keep on trying to look for the good in the little things, and that you find some peace or at least a good therapist to help you deal with your PAIN! Life goes by so quickly and I have so many regrets but my biggest regrets are that I really didn't enjoy the good moments because now there are just memories of what could have been...
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08/13/2008 03:03
carmen33
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it's tough to get out of that spot, like City said, you find a reason, it doesn't have to be a big one, to pull yourself out of bed. I enjoy nature, even if it is only my front yard, I take time to sit out there and enjoy it.

Talk with your doctor and let them know how you are feeling. Perhaps a medication adjustment could help.

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08/17/2008 17:54
bipolarbutterfly
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thank you....my computer crashed. I had to buy a new one. I got a laptop. I haven't been online. I'm feeling much better now. There is light in the face of darkness.
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08/17/2008 17:58
LadyRahl
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That's something to always keep in mind.

I'm bipolar II... and have manic depression. It's defiantly not an easy road to walk that's for sure! But there's always hope. Things always get better, even if you don't think they will, they will, you just need to give it time.

Oooh... shiny!
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