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(((CCW))) You've come so far in a year. Hope the next year brings you more leaps and bounds. 
You have indeed come VERY far- and I applaud you for every painful difficult step.
Try to think of this date as the day you started getting better, as the day you had a name and could start controlling this thing that had been controlling you.
True, there will always be days when the disorder wins, but at least you know who you're fighting.
In the mean time, your friends are here to listen and lend whatever support you need!
Big hugs!
You have come so very far and have been an inspiration to many. What a strong woman you are!
(((Hugs))).
(((( ccw ))))) hooray for you!
I can't even tell you how much I admire you! So glad you've found the "even" area..
Oh, and I'll re-dec your blog anytime! Just let me know when and what you want!
Thank you for being so honest about your struggles--it's inspiring to read! And you've kept your sense of humor through everything.
Hugs!
I congratulate you each and every day for coming so far.
What they said, and an extra big WOOT! for you to NOT have slit your wrists. You are loved, and would be sorely missed and I am glad you're here and feeling well again.
Congratulations on winning the first year of the fight. Kate is right -- your honesty and your sense of humor are astounding and inspiring.
And I'm so glad your latest medication is giving you the stability you want.
I love you, CCW, and I'm proud of all you've accomplished. XOXOXOXOXO
We share an anniversary month. 13 years ago on Feb 12, I checked myself into a psych hospital and promptly had a rather disturbingly violent psychotic episode.
My battle with Bipolar has led me through 27 different drugs (all those you mentioned plus many more) in cocktails of 2-7 at a time. I, too, rapid cycle and have mixed states (depressed and hypomanic at the same time).
The good news is - I'm still alive. I still work full time. I'm still married to a loving wife and have 4 beautiful children. It's a struggle, but God carries me through.
I pray your second post-diagnosis year is a good one.
I know that this is a hard anniversary for you. It would be for anyone. Instead of looking at it as the date when your world shattered, try looking at it as your path back to the real you.
You have often spoken about the trials of bipolar, whether with anger, or with humor, and I think that shows a lot of strength -- to talk about it at all. Most people would bury their head in the sand, and try to forget it happened. You, however, were not looking to DENY it, but get past it, and that, in itself, is one major hurdle accomplished.
I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you for seeking help, and I'm proud that you made it this far. I'm glad to hear that "level" is where you're at, and I'm grateful that you trusted me enough to call on me in a time of need. You know that I would do anything within my power to help you, right? All you have to do is ask.
i forgot to mention -- you are really fabulous. yes, you are. and not only for the talkinig about it, which is amazingly wonderful. you talk about the rest of your life, too, and IT is amazingly wonderful -- up, down, and sideways, you capture things we all feel. you are a great mom, and great friend. great person.
You are very brave and I really admire your honestly and forthrightness about this.
I hope this year is a better one.
Big, big hugs, my dear. You are working so hard and triumphing, and I am proud of you.
Lots of hugs ccw. You are right. You are so much more than your diagnosis. I just finished up a weekend meeting with the theme of mental illness. During our closing worship I preached about mental health and spirituality. I might post it later...
Echoing previously-stated admiration for you and for the incredible bravery it takes to document your experiences.
Big hugs to you.
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