I somehow managed to stop throwing up after I ate I figuered out of all my problems that would be the easiest to stop. After doing it for thirteen years i figuered it was time to stop. I sometimes miss it but not really.

Acceptance - not only accepting I'm doing the best I can, and can work on somethings....

The biggest Acceptance is of others - this stuff is not doctors faults, my family is also doing their best (whether I like or understand) Quit wanting people to change and "understand me" or learn all about Bipolar - no, such growth and progress when I learn to accept others - and not blame.

I'm responsible for my own happiness - meds, appts, feelings - Of course I want affection and poor baby, but to be hurt or angry when I don't get it? A waste of years, and years...

Awareness
Acceptance
Action

My biggest change and tools!!!

great topic!

coming to terms with my illness and taking responsibility for it.
It wasn't easy but it taught me and continues to reveal a lot to me.

Stopped drinking and drugging.
I thought I'd never get through it. It was unbelievably difficult.
Lost all my 'friends". Took about a year to get through it.
Now I am so glad I'm SOBER and STABLE!!!

By realizing if somebody treats you unfairly insteading of getting upset realize its a reflection on them and not you. I am not referring to anyone on this BP DS SG

That's a good one mugwort. My therapist pounded that in my head for months before I finally believed it.
Happy evening to you!!

Divorcing my deadbeat alcoholic husband of 26 years and learning how to live by myself and take care of myself with all of my medical and mental issues.

katlyn - it's a great feeling, isn't it??? Knowing you can take care of yourself despite obstacles. I think I "grew up" after my last divorce. I CAN DO IT!!!

A couple weeks ago I accepted this illness. Just a few days ago I realized I have been paranoid and delusional entire life. Acceptance of that is slow but I am getting there.