Bipolar Disorder Support Group

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I have regrets...a little long...

JasmineRenee
JasmineRenee
I feel like my rebellion and foolishness in college, led eventually to my mental breakdown and dx of bp, that has been so hard, and still factors a lot in my life. I wasted so much of my family's money on my bachelor's degree education, and I haven't put much effort at all into any of my classes at the community college so far.

How do I forgive myself for letting myself and my family down...for bringing bp on myself, and for squandering my family's money? I have the regret of not finishing my bachelor's, and stupidly giving up a balanced and healthy social and physical lifestyle for an abusive relationship, becuase "love" couldn't wait.

What do/would you do with major regret?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Bipolar is a serious illness.. not a character flaw sweetie.. more then likely you behaved as you did in college due to an onset of bipolar disorder..look up the signs and symptoms and see if they applied to you..an illness dosent need forgiveness.. it needs treatment..
having said that we all have regrets and guilt here.. I wrote a post a long time ago.. Where do you put the guilt.. I got some really good responses.. I remembered the title on purpose so I could reflect on the wise advise now and then.. you can look it up if you'd like...big hug for ya..x
deleted_user
deleted_user
Even if you don't have a mental illness you will make mistakes it all part of growing up. I think with mental illness you tend to think too much on it. This is increased if you suffer from bad depression. You tend to be more judgmental on yourself and punish yourself more.
The main thing is what you take away from your mistakes learn from them. Learn to laugh at yourself and grow as a person.
JasmineRenee
JasmineRenee
Wow...I never thought much of me behaving the way I did BECAUSE of bp..I thought I behaved that say and CAUSED the onset...thank you so much for your kind response,Suncloud, I appreciate that and will check out your journal really soon! Thank you Lorgalis...I appreciate the good dose of common sense and compassion that I really needed today.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yes, I think Suncloud is right. I think you've confused cause and effect.
JasmineRenee
JasmineRenee
Thank you Zsa...hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
No one brings bp on themselves. That's like saying someone brings cancer on themselves.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Jasmine,

What I do with all my feelings and regrets is to turn them around and make the best out of what has been given to me.

Not only will you make yourself proud, but your family proud!

XOX
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