Posted by paula on January 29, 2002, at 15:00:17
In reply to Re: self-hate as the easy way out. » paula, posted by Krazy Kat on January 29, 2002, at 11:17:10
Actually, I think "All Of This" has precluded my having a relationship. Gosh, I'm just coming to grips with this, too. (As in, on Sunday I finally spoke with my best friend about the erstwhile soulmate from college who's a mutual friend. Talked to the therp about it today. Yikes.)
I always envisioned manic episodes being exactly the opposite; I thought it was all outgoing and energetic. Never thought of paranoia to go along with.
Funny about your folks. Isn't the world a funny place??
--p
> This is So familiar. Then, when I go into a manic-type episode, I decide everyone is against me and that they're using the info I told them to get back at me (for what, I don't know).
>
> Last summer I opened up to a lot of people re: my manic depressiveness. This included my parents. My parents, parochial and authoritative, took it the best! Some of my so-called open friends ran from me.
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> Are you married or in a committed relationship? I have found that it is worse for a marriage if you're not open with each other - it all comes out eventually.
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> - KK
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