Recovery From Manic Depression ~ Patty Duke Quote
My recovery from manic depression has been an evolution, not a sudden miracle. – PATTY DUKE
When we suffer from mood disorders such as manic depression (aka Bipolar disorder) we want instant results from the hell in our brains. We want it NOW because the hell we live in is brutal to mind and body. Not to mention the high risk of suicide, but also the damage it does to us physically. We are at higher risks for many health ailments (high blood pressure being one), and have a shortened life span.
“Heart disease was the leading cause of death for each group. After statistical adjustments were made for gender, race, education and marital status, the greatest differences in cause of death between the two groups were seen in suicide, cancer, accidents, liver disease, and septicemia.” Psych Central
In recent studies, those with chronic mental health issues (like Bipolar, Schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety) have reduced life span by approximately 6 years, permitting that the individual doesn’t take their own life.
Everything takes time whether it is healing from physical pain, emotional pain, or practicing coping skills. It certainly does not happen over night.
So keep up the good fight my friends, and know that this life is like an adventure… it will take time to recover from Bipolar disorder, but it is worth the ride when you come out of the darkness.
This is my life through poetry, quotes, and my journal. The intense ride of my ups and downs of life ...and the relentless mood disorders I suffer from.
I love how you choose to live life. I mean, really take back control.
Girl, you’re a fantastic inspiration. Keep it up, momma!
December 29, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Thank you so much. I know how difficult life is when mood disorders feel like they run our life. I am living proof that things do get better. ♥
December 29, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Wonderful recovery.
December 29, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Reblogged this on wildwillows and commented:
I could not have said this any better myself.
December 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM
I really enjoyed reading your blog! I couldn’t have said a lot of this better myself!! You are such an inspiration keep up the great work!!
December 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Thank you Wildwillows! I am glad that you find inspiration here, my blog has evolved over the past year. I had started it when I was at my worst, then as I got healthy, it evolved. If you go through my archives, you will see what I mean. ♥
December 29, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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I liked reading this post. It is worth it and I wouldn’t give up my journey despite the bad time. I think that recovery gives new perspectives and something to be very proud of. Good on you.
January 6, 2013 at 8:38 PM
Thank you for reading! Recovery certainly does give a new perspective. You have to have the bad to appreciate the good I guess.
January 8, 2013 at 10:14 AM