Doing my research
 

So since I've had my diagnosis, the lightbulb has been switched on. I've been researching 'cyclothymia disorder' all weekend. It has a strong link to addiction. In my case ive always binged on alcohol/ drugs. Which I always used to stop the waves of hopelessness I've felt over the years. It's a hand slapping forehead moment.
Now I'm not making excuses, but I'm starting to understand that it's illness. With the right medication to balance me out, and the talking groups etc I may finally beat this shite. I'm feeling pretty good right now, knowing I'm not actually nuts.
Early days, but with all the help I'm putting in place I might finally win this battle.
I'm feeling positive, hopeful, happy, determined. I know it may take a while before I level out but its a step closer. I have to see my own GP to discuss new meds this week.
Much love to everyone struggling today 🙏💖
Doris xx

Good work inspector Clueso.
Hope the turps stabilises you.
The part about not being nuts is debatable :lmao
:You_Rock_

And that why we get on cause you know I'm nuts 😜😝 I'm sure soon as the turps kick in im gonna be a brand new nutter lol 😃

It certainly feels like it, I'm hoping so anyway 😃

Having a positive attitude will always help you on your journey.

Nice discovery! One could argue that we all have some degree of cyclothymia (mood disorder).

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html

Nearly out of my cuckoo’s nest now.
You’ll be fledging soon :Witch5: :)

I sincerely hope so snowy, been along time coming, struggling with everyday life for 30yrs plus, mis diagnosis,,constant battles in my head, jezzz the list goes on. I'm not beaten yet my friend.
Onwards buttercup demons to slay 😃

No argument here my friend, but for some that mood disorder is a hell of a battle 😊

And be patient. Mania is a dangerous place for us...but it feels so good. I try to remember to find the middle ground in everything....and that is a totally unnatural way for me. I lived my earlier years with the mentality that if it was worth doing, it was worth over-doing. There were times when that could be a super power....but mostly it knocked me down.

Sleep. Rest. Contentment. Balance. Time. If meds work that is fantastic. I have never found one that has. Lifestyle has been my number 1 medicine.

I meant to mention how great and spot on this thread is.... I was logged out when I read it.

This is THE key to staying sober for me.