Every person with bipolar is different. I can tell when I'm in a downcycle because I have an unbearable ache to be silent--I can't stand hearing the sound of my voice, or seeing any sign of myself in the world--& I'm furious with myself for not just going away & being silent forever.
It passes, & my downcycles used to be much, much worse, but when they come around they carry such history.
The trick is not being angry at all the waste.
Feed gratitude for still being here at all.
🤗 And I'm okay - like I said, I've had much, much worse downcycles.
It's just that I've been dragging my feet on posting a piece on MAID this week, because it's brought up a lot with respect to times when I much more actively sought death.
I figured a little warm-up posting on #MentalHealth would help. Thank you all so much for your kindness and for your disclosures. They mean a lot.
Full piece tomorrow, but don't read it if you're not in the greatest space.
Night, loves. Watch yer brains. 🕊️
@WordsmithFL
I haven't, but you'll have to let me know what your usual hours are for free viewing time!