You know I have often wondered what people who don't have bipolar disorder do when faced with a mood swing. I mean, if I start crying after a hard day, my family just blames it on my illness and moves on. What's up with that? Am I not allowed to have feelings? Or are my feelings not valid because I have a mental disorder? I mean one day I called my mom because I was having a really hard day and she started freaking out because I was crying. My mom hung up on me and called the crisis line who in turn called the police and then I had to explain to them that I was just having a hard day and that no I was not suicidal---just having a hard day. Why are people who have no disclosed disorder allowed to have bad days and people like me who are diagnosed with a disorder, not allowed to express their feelings? Strange.
-MOPS
About Me
- Sarah
- I was born and raised in San Diego. Currently I'm a grad student at SDSU (class of 2013) studying Rehabilitation Counseling to help people with disabilities get the accessability and accomodations they need to achieve their potential! I'm an alum of Helix High, Rick's College & BYU. Yes, I'm a Mormon & I served a mission in The Texas Dallas Spanish/ASL Mission. Although it wasn't always true, I'm now successfully living with Schizoaffective Disorder. I've been blessed with a great family and many friends. Enjoy!
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