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BI-POLAR
Dealing with day to day life with other that suffer from this aswell as I.And maybe on some of the meds that we take I take topamax and citalopram and some days are a battle and some days are not.
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I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and anxiety. I was taking citalopram for about a year, and am now able to be off of it.
I won't lie to you; life is always going to be a battle for people like us. I know what it's like to wake up not knowing if it will be a good day or a bad day.
The key is to take it one day at a time. Take pride in your small accomplishments. If you're having a bad day, be proud of yourself for getting out of bed. Be proud for hopping in the shower and getting dressed. These are all things that bad days can make seemingly impossible. I know that on a good day, I think nothing of putting on makeup. On a bad day, it's a triumph.
Find something to hold onto. Whether that's a hobby (mine is crocheting!), a pet, a friend who knows what you're going through, a loved one, or even a favourite song, just find something and hold on tight. If you can't find another reason to keep going, fall back on that.
Know that it will be uphill from here, and this isn't forever. Often, people with mental illness can recover with the aid of medication to the point where their bad days can be controlled by force of will alone. Every day is a success and a step closer to that point.
Above all, take care of yourself. Eat right, get some exercise, and do what you need to do to stay happy and healthy.
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