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Fiercelyalive October 11th, 2017

What is that one thing you wish your loved ones or others knew about Bipolar Disorder?

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calmSun91 October 12th, 2017

I wish others could understand how challenging every day is when living well. For recovery to be sustained requires hard work - it may look like it is all good now but believe me I am constantly treading water.

One Day at a Time - all I have

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Fiercelyalive OP October 15th, 2017

@calmSun91

I understand everyday is a challenge and the path to recovery is not a straight line. And true one day at a time is all we have! Keep going, even taking simple small steps matters and we're all here to support each other in this journey!

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Prismgirll October 12th, 2017

I wish they understood that sometimes I feel absolutely nothing and it's not because I don't love them.

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Fiercelyalive OP October 15th, 2017

@Prismgirll

Yes it's very important that our loved ones understand that sometimes we feel absolutely nothing and it's not because we don't love them.

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ladylazarus1971 October 13th, 2017

I wish they knew that when I have a few good weeks, or months, it doesn't mean I am "cured." I can manage the disorder, but it's always going to be lurking.

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Fiercelyalive OP October 15th, 2017

@ladylazarus1971

That's a very important point. When it comes to any mental illness, recovery is possible but so is relapse. It is an on going battle but with right support and treatment, it can be managed.

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calmSun91 October 15th, 2017

And while everyone else can take a break from dealing with my condition - I experience the reality 24/7

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Fiercelyalive OP October 15th, 2017

@calmSun91

You're totally right! It is a constant struggle for the person suffering though people around can offer their support.

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