Saturday, March 27, 2010
I was recently hospitalized several times and had very little support. The person I thought loved me abandoned me at the hospital. I attempted suicide as soon as I was released from the depression and psychosis. I alienated everyone. Time has passed and I'm healing now. I only have my folks helping me out and I met a new person to love. I would be dead if it wasn't for her. I owe my life to her. Her mom is sick as well so she knows how to deal with a crisis situation but I've come to love her genuinely. She's a good person. I only have 3 people in my life now and I'm isolated. It feels terrible when your former loved ones and friends aren't forgiving and set you aside as trash. I didn't choose this illness...it was accidental.
Sounds like you are on a good track toward improving your MH. You have good support from parents and a good woman in your life. A strong support system, no matter the size, is so important.
Read all you can about your illness, it will make a difference. And it's ALWAYS helpful to join a support group - you'll meet people that truly know where you are coming from. Diet and exercise are very important, and regulating your sleep is key.
There are lots of wonderful tools out there for people with MI. Many things you accomplish can be from your own initiative. I'm a very strong advocate of BP Support Groups - they change people's lives, sure did mine. Hope you continue on the path to wellness.
Judy