WHAT IS RIGHT WITH US

I would like to invite someone to discuss what is right with us.

Look around you. Do you see anyone who is normal?

Being diagnosed with manic-depressive disorder in 1969 I never let my diagnosis get in my way:

I have: Gotten a Bachelors Degree in English

raised 2 wonderful children

played many roles in Community Theater

(Peter Pan was my favorite)

Managed a Multi-million dollar a year company

for years.

Had the good sense to divorce an abusive spouse and the good luck to marry a good man years later.

BECAUSE: NOBODY TOLD ME I COULDN'T BECAUSE I WAS BIPOLAR.

Anyone else out there who has some good to say about being bipolar????? So much comment on the bad stuff.

It is like the news we only hear about the bad news.

I hate that. What about the accomplishments of people with bipolar disorder?

i will say that my wife can be the most loving woman.she is sweet and fun to be with. we both enjoy the outdoors,traveleing,seeing new places,just going for a car ride to nowhere.thats what i fell in love with.bp has taken some of that away.the sweet and inocent has been shattered by hurt and betral.and for me thats what i remember.its hard to see the sweet when you know what she is capable of doing,what she has already done.

on a positive ,when she is hypomanic she is full of life and energy.however it quickly turns.....i'll just leave it as positive.

rob

I know what you mean by creativity. Over the years I have learned to channel my manic to creative, acceptable behavior. I have also had extensive therapy. So, I could figure out what was wrong.

You son is lucky is to have a caring loving mother.

good.....I'll skip the rest...

When he is himself:

He is helpful, and a gentleman, and opens the doors for me & won't let me carry heavy bags. Gives me good advise about people and situations at work. Tells me I am smart, and tells our daughter to get mommy to help with her homework hehe. He has a very corny funny sense of humor and we love to get into laughing fits over stupid jokes and movies. He is a very kind person, and a nice friendly guy.

Norma, thanks for making me think of all these nice memories.