It's been a long time & I've learned so much

Wow.  So much time has passed.  I've learn a lot about dealing with my mood swings.  The biggest is that they are just that - mood swings.  I have the power to choose how to respond to the emotions and impulses that the mood swings generate instead of reacting without thinking.  Life is so much better now.  I still have rapid cycles, but I understand them now.  I don't have to like them - and I certainly don't - but I have learned how to live with them in spite of how energized or terrible they make me feel.  My life goes on.  Sometimes I cut myself a little slack when I feel really bad, but I still want to do something positive and productive every day to give me a sense of accomplishment. My bipolar has turned out to be treatment resistant, but my psychiatrist is still working with me.  So I rely on my coping skills more than the meds. God has put some wonderful people and opportunities in my life.  Without Him, I don't know where I'd be.