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[spicetrader]

I never imagined that such a high percentage of people have some sort of chemical imbalance going on...from needs for modified diet (lactose intolerance in my case) to needs for complicated meds regimens. Anyway, I'm saying this because its another way that I see how delicate we all are. Yes all.

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[whatupbitch]

I'm kind of with you here.

Seems to me the "chemical imbalances" have been with us all along, as a species. We've just recently figured out all sorts of exciting names for them and created a bunch of pills to take, so suddenly it seems dramatic and explosive.

I can't help but wonder if people, in general, wouldn't find more happiness if they put the effort into introspection and self-work that they do into seizing a name for their "malady" so they can lay the blame somewhere.

Umm, this is actually kind of insulting

[dawnd]

I can't help but wonder if people, in general, wouldn't find more happiness if they put the effort into introspection and self-work that they do into seizing a name for their "malady" so they can lay the blame somewhere.I think that's likely for SOME folks. There are always those who would rather whine, than do something positive for themselves. AND at the same time, I know how crushingly difficult it's been for me to be constantly working at introspection and self-work, and simply not be able to beat this on my own. How can I have this huge toolbox, and not be able to make things work? What kind of a hypocritical failure does this make me? It only fueled my depression/anxiety and caused me to spiral downwards. "Giving up" and going to "seize a name for my malady" was actually extremely hard to do

Re: Umm, this is actually kind of insulting

[whatupbitch]

I apologize if this comes across as insulting; not my goal. I think the gist of my irritation is not that people suffer from these conditions, but specifically that — at least in my experience — almost everyone I've ever met who is bipolar/dual-diagnosed/whatever has been compelled to bring it up right away. Like they're almost proud of it, holding it out like a "poor me" card, groping for attention. And that really bugs the shit out of me.

The way I see it, being bipolar/dual/etc. is just like having diabetes or a heart condition: take your medications, do what you have to do to control it, and keep it to yourself. Unless there's a pressing and relevant reason for me to know about it, I don't want to. There'll be no sympathy from me. Keep it to yourself, deal with it, and get on with your life.

Re: Umm, this is actually kind of insulting

[dawnd]

Wow. I've tried to respond to this several times and failed utterly. I guess I'll just be glad you and I don't seem to have much contact, since I can't see any way of adequately addressing the assumptions in what you've written.

[monaliesa]

I'm a lac-tard too...

my limit is like...one glass of milk...or one ice cream...and then it goes downhill...

i miss eating cereal...(without feeling icky afterwards)

[spicetrader]

Lactaid milk and Lactaid ice cream... you can get both at Albertsons by my house or at Whole Foods.

Good luck!

I miss you!

[rosefox]

And how strong, too, to do all the things we do despite the difficulties that each person faces every day.

[spicetrader]

YES YES!

Delicate and strong.
Resiliant even.

[sciencegeek]

Interesting...I'm Anemic (or however you spell it) and thanks to my heritage I may be doomed to Lactose intolerance as well. And I endure the joys of Allergies every Spring and Summer. Joy of joys.

Love

Lauren

[ladykalessia]

Are you still alive out there? It worried me when you get silent.