Run in with past
July 15, 2008 8:55am
saw a girl I knew at a movie premiere, the last time she saw me was a few years ago in acting school, before I was diagnosed, when I was very …
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July 13, 2008 7:11am
I study social work at uni and am wondering if it's the right career for me. I don't know if it is wise to be in a profession where I have to …
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I feel the way you do. I tend to push people away, including those I'm in a relationship with, when I'm depressed. Fortunately, my husband knows this and he just waits til it passes. He doesn't let me leave either when I threaten to. Instead he hugs me and I usually end up crying. Why do you do this when you are depressed? I do it because I feel like I'm not worthy of love, especially of the love my husband gives.
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Wow 55 huh, my street number 55 and my mum is 55yo. Peace to you to. How long have you been dx'd for?
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Are you saying you are gay and bi-polar...what a combo...male/female...born in 55 idunno. We have bi polar in common tho..is evrything ok...just to let you know I live in penrith and there are no support groups out here either..i have found this site to be helpful tho and have made friends through here.
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Thanks for joining the Young Beepers family!I hope this group will be helpful to you and give you a few giggles with are games!
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Yes it is so hard because I tink one day we are very giving good listeners and then the next we are needy and able to go off one anyone like its nothing. Its ok a good friend knows your moods and knows over all you are a great person dont strees people who judge you, You dont deserve that! Laura Texas
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