Are you "mentally ill?"
Do you have a "chronic illness?"
Do you have a "psychological disorder?"
Do you have a "chemical imbalance?"
What's your problem?
I say this tongue in cheek of course, but only to draw our attention to how our words shape our behavior.
Bipolar disorder is a chemical deficiency that affects you psychologically. The deficiency of chemical transmitters leads to unpredictable mood swings ranging from depressive symptoms to manic symptoms.
It is NOT a terminal or chronic illness.
When I hear "chronic illness", I think of cancer that has spread throughout the body. I am not that, nor will I live thinking that there is something "wrong" with me or that there is a disease invading my body.
There's nothing wrong with me.
Some people have extra fingers or webbed feet.
I have low chemical levels.
Some people have a third nipple or cleft lip, my moods experience tremendous highs and lows.
Some people swallow 20/day or inject insulin; I monitor my stress, pray, journal, read motivational books and stay positive.
There's nothing "wrong" with me. I was simply dealt different cards.
What were you dealt?
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3 comments:
I wish my wife had a third nipple – I would name it winkie and show it as much attention as the others to let it know it is loved!!! Of course I’m a breastman. LOL.
Nice post. Now WE just need to believe it, always.
Later, Ash out…
LMBOAROTF!!!!
It's good to know that you wouldn't discriminate against the odd nipple.
LOL, I know 2 chicks with a third nipple.
But anyway, I love the way you elaborated on bipolar disorder.
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