Doing my research
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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
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
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Nice discovery! One could argue that we all have some degree of cyclothymia (mood disorder).
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html (Emotions)
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html (Emotions)
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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 😃
Onwards buttercup demons to slay 😃
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Nice discovery! One could argue that we all have some degree of cyclothymia (mood disorder).
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html (Emotions)
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html (Emotions)
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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.
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.
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Nice discovery! One could argue that we all have some degree of cyclothymia (mood disorder).
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html (Emotions)
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-emotions.html (Emotions)
This is THE key to staying sober for me.
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