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What a sad realization

broken101
broken101

I realized today that my life has gotten so empty because of my mental illness and bad choices I've made a long way that there is no family or friends to support me in my life, that I  come to have to rely on an online support group. Not being happy with this outcome I plan to take whatever necessary steps to start making new friends and being very selective on who I pick. I will continue to work on my mental illness which is bipolar, PTSD and a d h d. These mental illnesses do not determine who I am but they can have an impact on my life if I choose to ignore them.I took the first step my starting a new job and have one weekend already in. Today is my day off and it's going to be a day of full force ahead not sure how productive I'm going to be but I refuse to sit around and boohoo, to me that gets old fast. Happy Sunday to everybody.

rebelsrock87
rebelsrock87
I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had the best experiences in life. My mental health has traumatically changed my life in not so good ways so your not alone. Hang in there. I also live with bipolar so I totally understand the everyday struggles.
Yard_Eggs
Yard_Eggs
I too was a victim of my own bad choices and mental illness (alcoholism, bipolar disorder).

Once I addressed those issues through AA (sober since 07/04/2004), a psychiatrist and a counselor, my situation improved immensely. I am in a long term relationship, actually have a career now, friends, hobbies, and an overall sense of happiness and contentment.

My current attitude is "I can either be a failure because of (fill in the blank) or I can be a success in spite of (fill in the blank)".

I choose success. I hope you do too.
urbangardener
urbangardener
I think this is a very brave self realization and a good step to moving forward. Best wishes to you.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I hear ya..... Me to...…. Good for you having a week in.... Maybe you can develop some new friendships at work over time..... Big hug.....xo
rmb
rmb
It's only sad if you never realized it. Self awareness can be painful but it's such a gift to be able to see yourself and your life with some clarity. Great start to healing!
cbreez
cbreez
We have a right to analyze our Now and make a plan to change anything we find doesn't serve us, Mental health is a condition that's treatable with a reputable doctor that asks the questions you need and together mop out a plan that best suits you, I find journal writing in the morning a great way to speak into the universe everything you love and those things you aren't happy with, Lots of people make the mistake in not treating their condition due to past experiences with medication that hadn't worked, but there are so many different things out with very little side effects, Mental health issues don't just go away, if proper treatment isn't found it certainly will worsen,
koolman
koolman
How about "I am a success because of... (all I have overcome and all I am accomplishing)"? Keep it positive.
broken101
broken101
I try to remember that all the time but sometimes I just forget. Thanks for the reminder.
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