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22 year old female and I realize I will never be normal. I had been diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder, but have always had symptoms. I'm not healthy. I believe I never will be. I can't continue to lie to myself. When I was 15 in a down rage I took a box cutter and went up and down my left arm with slashes. I still have to live with that because it's visible and we live in a very accepting world. I've been going back and forth into deep depression since before I could remember like middle school it just hasn't stopped since. Entire family has given up on me. And quite frankly I'm coming to terms with the fact that I will never lead a normal life. (link)
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Hi there!
First of all, I'd like to tell you that my heart goes out to you. It seems to me that you've experienced some very intense suffering. I commend you for your strength.
Secondly, words like "never" are very harsh to use on yourself. That word sets a very negative outlook for yourself. It may be better to look at this with an attitude of: "Things are hard for me right now, AND I can take the steps to try and improve my lifestyle."
Things may be difficult for you in the moment. It may take some time to get a firm grip on recovery, and that's okay! You're still very young and have a lot of time to figure out how to best cope with your mood disorder. It is highly likely that with some determination and help from a mental health professional, you will start to see some drastic improvements in your life.
You can find a therapist in your area here:
therapists.psychologytoday.com
Best of luck,
Julia
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