What would you tell younger self prior to diagnosis?

Fuzzybear · Jun 04, 2020 at 03:27 PM

Be careful out there beautiful bear, there are a lot of snakes who will take advantage of you, break your heart and try to steal your soul. I love you (and I deeply regret nobody in that family were capable of that emotion

and do not accept the first meds they try to give you. Research and do not accept anyone’s attempt to play some sort of deity who is undeserving of that status..

Fuzzybear · Jun 04, 2020 at 06:03 PM

What would you give your younger self?

Some snake powder

A love of cooking

(not about anyone on pc)

*Beth* · Jun 05, 2020 at 01:14 PM

I would have told myself to reach out for help at a younger age than I did. I suffered badly from BD symptoms starting from childhood, which was unfortunate.

I also would have been more selective about which meds to take.

Fuzzybear · Jun 05, 2020 at 01:39 PM

Definitely, more selective re what meds To take

And, definitely more selective re what Truths to swallow..

And people are not always who they seem. Including the most unexpected sometimes. They IRL duped so many. It was NOT ME.

Moose72 · Jun 05, 2020 at 01:43 PM

I would tell myself to keep my mouth closed when it comes to meds. I knew that I would gain weight on Depakote but I put that first pill in my mouth anyway and it was downhill from then on. "Your physical health is as important as your mental health!" And I would not ignore it and get as bad off as I have become. Just not being as overweight has helped my liver! That's great news! That and taking vitamin E.

Fuzzybear · Jun 05, 2020 at 01:54 PM

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I would tell myself to keep my mouth closed when it comes to meds. I knew that I would gain weight on Depakote but I put that first pill in my mouth anyway and it was downhill from then on. "Your physical health is as important as your mental health!" And I would not ignore it and get as bad off as I have become. Just not being as overweight has helped my liver! That's great news! That and taking vitamin E.

I can relate re a med I took and a lot of weight gain.

. It was a med I would rather not name here but if anyone wants to know I will tell them via PM. Yes I would keep my mouth closed.

Fuzzybear · Jun 05, 2020 at 03:50 PM

Tell me again

When I am clean and I’m sober
When I’ve seen through the horror

If there was “help” I would contact that “help”

Tell me again..

When I’ve seen through the horror

Tell me again
Tell me over and over

I am “safe”

When the day has been ransomed
And the night has no right to come in...

(tell me that you love me then)

I know papa bear loves me

But I Must not speak......which has been the directive since 9 months or before. Insane? Maybe so

Fuzzybear · Jun 05, 2020 at 04:36 PM

What have I learnt today?

How my Latin O level is something I do not regret taking even though I was naturally a “lazy” cub..

Lucrum - profit. A new word I learnt today

ETA I hadn’t realised the pejorative sense of the original Latin either

I am grateful to my father for encouraging my interest in words. Written words (only)...He did try with that to some extent. As for “practical things” ...

Jun 06, 2020 at 08:53 AM

Be honest. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" or "I haven't thought about it" if that's the truth. Also, keep your damn pants on!

Victoria'smom · Jun 06, 2020 at 10:47 AM

Get help when you're well they won't lock you pu then. Find a therapist on your side. They do exist. Your going to be a mom to a sn kid. He is awesome and you did great but you need an AP. Those "headaches" are psychosis. There's no drug legal or otherwise that can keep you up. So stop trying. Stable isn't as bad as you think.

bpcyclist · Jun 07, 2020 at 12:08 AM

I would tell myself to try to get a low-stress job and to never, ever, ever use alcohol or drugs.

swimmingly · Jun 09, 2020 at 03:25 PM

I would tell myself to protect my money from myself, to protect my body from others, to never make decisions without two people to tell me if they were solid or not.

Jennyanydots · Jun 09, 2020 at 07:33 PM

I would say "Hang in there Kid, things are going to be tough and dark at times but you will persevere." And "When things get tough, don't be afraid to reach out for support and help"

Nammu · Jun 09, 2020 at 08:08 PM

They'll give you a label and that label is its true name, then you'll have power over it.

Sometimes psychotic · Jun 09, 2020 at 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

They'll give you a label and that label is its true name, then you'll have power over it.

Is that from the name of the wind?

Nammu · Jun 09, 2020 at 10:18 PM

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Is that from the name of the wind?

I made it up based on many movies and books. If you know the true name you have power over that thing.

fern46 · Jun 10, 2020 at 06:44 AM

That balance is a continual dance and it requires an understanding of the whole self. I would want to warn myself that there are hidden pieces of me that need to be seen and heard and that it is going to take all of the strength I have to allow them to surface and greet them with love and compassion without shattering my mind. I would tell myself that my fear is what will break me, but the experience of redesigning my life will be by far the most challenging and rewarding project I can take on.

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Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,329 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Jun 04, 2020 at 06:03 PM #2 What would you give your younger self? Some snake powder A love of cooking (not about anyone on pc) __________________
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Jun 05, 2020 at 01:14 PM #3 I would have told myself to reach out for help at a younger age than I did. I suffered badly from BD symptoms starting from childhood, which was unfortunate. I also would have been more selective about which meds to take. __________________
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Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,329 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Jun 05, 2020 at 01:39 PM #4 Definitely, more selective re what meds To take And, definitely more selective re what Truths to swallow.. And people are not always who they seem. Including the most unexpected sometimes. They IRL duped so many. It was NOT ME. __________________
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Anonymous43918 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 06, 2020 at 08:53 AM #9 Be honest. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" or "I haven't thought about it" if that's the truth. Also, keep your damn pants on!
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bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 07, 2020 at 12:08 AM #11 I would tell myself to try to get a low-stress job and to never, ever, ever use alcohol or drugs. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
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swimmingly Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2020 Location: Central Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,585 3 3,398 hugs given	Jun 09, 2020 at 03:25 PM #12 I would tell myself to protect my money from myself, to protect my body from others, to never make decisions without two people to tell me if they were solid or not.
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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,359 (SuperPoster!) 13 53.6k hugs given	Jun 09, 2020 at 08:08 PM #14 They'll give you a label and that label is its true name, then you'll have power over it. __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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