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    My Life of Cycling

    Boy has this week been a humdinger! Fits of rage, the highs of mania, and the pit of depression and back again. Actually, this is my norm but it just felt more intense than usual.

    I had an appointment with my psychologist yesterday. I told her that at the beginning of my mental health journey, the highs and lows would seem to come out of nowhere and I was pissed off. It took me several years to come to terms with the fact that the rollercoaster is always going. There is no off-season. It never shuts down.

    She and I talked about how to sort of go with the flow. Know that it is going to happen and be okay with it. I told her that I ride the high as long as I can and take advantage of it.

    She suggested that I have some ideas of what to do to when I fall into the pit of despair.

    The one thing I know to be true that no matter what, Jesus is with me. Whether I am high as a kite or as low as I can go, He is there walking beside me.

    The funny thing is that the ultra-rapid cycling is almost a blessing. I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out. I have more highs than I do lows. One of my dearest friends has severe major depression. She is in bed more than she is out of bed. When she has a good day, she hangs onto it with dear life because she knows it is fleeting.

    I say my ultra-rapid cycling is a blessing because I could be on the flip side where the depression is more frequent and lasts longer than the hypomania or mania.

    What about you? Do you experience more mania than depression or is it the other way around? What do you do to cope with cycling?

    #bipolarcycling #Bipolar #Depression #Mania #Hypomania #mentalhealthawarenss #Jesus #god

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    Do people with bpd zone out a lot?

    While daydreaming, zoning out, and getting lost in thought are common occurrences among most people, for those struggling with borderline personality disorder it is quite different and can feel devastating. #Mania #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Autism #ADHD

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    What is the biggest symptom of bpd?

    People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense mood swings and feel uncertainty about how they see themselves. Their feelings for others can change quickly, and swing from extreme closeness to extreme dislike. These changing feelings can lead to unstable relationships and emotional pain. #Mania #mentalehalth #Anxiety #Depression #Autism #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder

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    Do people with bpd dissociate?

    Up to 80% of patients with bpd report transient dissociative symptoms, such as derealization, depersonalization, numbing, and analgesia. #Mania #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Autism #ADHD #PTSD

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    What does bpd psychosis look like?

    When stressed, people with borderline personality disorder may develop psychotic-like symptoms. They experience a distortion of their perceptions or beliefs rather than a distinct break with reality. Especially in close relationships, they tend to misinterpret or amplify what other people feel about them. #Mania #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #GAD

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    How do you calm anxiety with bpd?

    You could:

    Wrap up in a blanket and watch your favorite TV show.

    Write all your negative feelings on a piece of paper and tear it up.

    Listen to music that you find uplifting or soothing.

    Write a comforting letter to the part of yourself that is feeling sad or alone.

    Let yourself cry or sleep.

    Cuddle a pet #Mania #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder

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    Thinking about anxiety disorders

    “When you're thinking about BPD, a lot of times people often get to these crisis states where they feel very much overwhelmed by their emotions and often times are not really sure what to do to regulate themselves, this can cause anxiety and panic attacks. Do you experience this? #Mania #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder

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    What does severe bpd feel like?

    Intense feelings of anger, fear, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, and very impulsive decisions. #Mania #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #Depression

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    Historical Facts of Celebrities with Mental Illnesses.

    In 1982, Duke was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder and began treatment. But it was too late for Duke and Astin's relationship; they divorced in 1985 after 13 tumultuous years of marriage. Patty Duke with husband Michael Pearce, receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth #Mania #Depression #Anxiety

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    What would you say is the worst parts of living with borderline personality disorder?

    Intense fear of being abandoned by the ones they love. Suffering from chronic feelings of emptiness, suicidal ideation, and have difficulty controlling anger. #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Mania #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression