I went through several years of upheavals and changes including hospitalizations. I felt so bad at times but kept going. I considered all my experiences to be learning moments and applied myself to understanding my situation as well I could. And everything paid off in peace of mind and determination. I haven['t been hospitalized since 1979. Woo hoo! Find yourself and do good for yourself and you won't be disappointed.

wow Tommy that's fantastic!!!

grenadine you are still young no one knows who they are in there 20's the bigger secret is no one ever really knows that answer ever. we change all the time. we learn things that change our views and opinions and sometimes even our core beliefs. ......it is a process that does not stop until we do. You can know the core of you what you believe to be true what you believe to be moral. even those at time change with experience though........man I hope this makes sence.

I went through about 10 years having hospital stays averaging one every 6 or so weeks with 2 state hospital stays in there. I was agoraphobic and just a mess. For me though it was meds. My pdoc finally convinced me to try the lith/lamicatal combination back then it was all the rage in pdoc journals lol I was on lamictal so he started lithium and I have not been hospitalized for mental health since 07. ......you will come through this hard time just hand in there and keep asking for help and guidance and support. :)

Thank you both very much. I have been getting through lately with prayer and understanding. Summer is tough for me always. I live in a ghost town ... so summer is a huge event. But on the plus side I believe I have shown a lot of growth in these past few months and I have learned a lot about myself. Power within! One day, one moment at a time.

Great big hug for you gren.... Self discovery is an interesting journey and we often have ups and downs... I agree with tommy that if we use them for learning and growing none are wasted moments

One moment at a time is a good way to live....x

wow, sure is great tommymott! couldn't think of a better way ta say it. yup, still very young & not only are u discovering ur illness but your young self too. lots of changes to come in ur lifetime so my stinkin thinkin is to take it one day at a time for u & get ta know urself.