Last week, we talked about separating out "state" from "trait." Although we may be vulnerable to states of mania, hypomania, and depression, these are not necessarily a part of our personality. The key word is "uncharacteristic." We are not our true selves in these states. Hopefully, once we settle down, we become pleasant and responsible people again.
In a comment to my sharepost on the topic, Narelle referred to a recent hospitalization where her personality "took a holiday inside a mixed...
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