Hope – If You’re in a Severe Depression

Hope

I just thought I would write and say that I know how you feel if you’re in a severe depression. I was in one last week. There is hope- every day when you wake up, get out of bed and say to yourself- I have bipolar disorder, this is why I’m depressed. It’s an illness. I can treat this illness successfully. I will not let depression ruin my life. I will keep going. I did this last week and I got out of bed. I drove to my friends and even had some fun. I wasn’t able to work or function in a normal way- but I knew I had to get out and do things. The depression lasted three days. I felt like death inside- I hate it. But it’s a reality isn’t it. Keep going and do all that you have to do to get better- if this means going into the [ Read More ]





My Mother and Bipolar Disorder

My Mother

I am the luckiest person in the world when I get sick. My mother is always there for me. I can only imagine what it’s like for her. I don’t ask her about it much as it would make me cry. She does what she has to do. When I’m suicidal, she reminds me to use my Health Cards. When I’m manic she gets out my cards to remind herself what to do. Actually, she has them memorized now, so she doesn’t have to read them anymore.

I can remember being so depressed one day I rolled around on the floor sobbing. Imagine being a mother and having to see your child go through that! It breaks my heart- so I just do what I can to be the best daughter possible.

Are you a mother with a child who has bipolar disorder? I take my hat off to you, that’s for sure!

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Depression Euphemisms

I’m not doing my best. I’m happy to be here- that is what I say when someone says- hey Julie! How are you? I’m having a tough day. It’s not a great day, but I’m happy to see you! I’m using my treatment plan! It’s chasing me today. It’s lurking.

There are many more. Usually, I just say- “I’m really depressed today.” or, “Yesterday was really tough.”

Since I wrote Get it Done When You’re Depressed I feel better- I can visualize the list of tips in the front of the book and pick one when the days are tough.

Bla. Dumb depression. Terrible depression! But I will not let it ruin my life. The days may be difficult, but I will keep going- always.





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