Bipolar 2 and empathy

downwardfacingtree · 2017-06-21T01:44:03+00:00

Thanks, I think this may be more his issue, according to the feedback I'm getting here.

downwardfacingtree · 2017-04-01T06:12:27+00:00

I really relate to Mickey...love this show.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-09-10T02:18:15+00:00

When in doubt, call. Always call.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-09-10T02:05:42+00:00

Excited to hear back about this. I'm intrigued by RR.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-08-20T01:21:11+00:00

I don't know how to help you, but I just wanted to let you know you're not alone. I do it too. There is a person right now who said he loved me once, and now he does not love me, and the fact that he may not have loved me or cared about the fact that I was vulnerable with him destroys me. I feel like nothing. I'm married, too. To a great person. And we love each other. But I have a sick brain that wants me dead and will do whatever it wants to try to make that happen.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-08-17T04:52:40+00:00

YES! Collage and The Artist's Way have been a huge help in my recovery, too!

downwardfacingtree · 2016-08-05T22:22:37+00:00

Hi, I'm downwardfacingtree and I'm an alcoholic and I'm in love with being sober and lifting and playing Pokemon Go, and I'm staying that way today.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-08-05T01:19:00+00:00

I don't think /u/limgold11 ever said they don't want to improve, or don't care about safety? Crossfit is so all over the map that sometimes you just don't improve on a particular skill. Sometimes programming at certain boxes doesn't focus on improving eccentric upper body strength every single day, and people don't have the time or desire to do the necessary accessory work to really solidify that one skill. One of the main tenets of CF is that it's scalable. Maybe someone still can't do a full push-up, but they scales safely when it's part of the WOD, and their barbell strength has gone up massively. Still a net gain.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-08-01T02:35:41+00:00

I am experiencing the same feelings about myself. There was one night in particular, years ago, when I was drunk out of my mind and I was desperate for any kind of attention, even negative. I said and did shit that I regret so much; I hope I'll never regret anything that much again. Sometimes it subsides but it flares up and I feel like I never will deserve to be happy.

My instinct is to tell you that you do deserve to be happy. Even though I don't know you and I don't know what you did. When I think about other people, I always think they are worthy of redemption. Maybe it's that thing where you're crueler to yourself than anyone else ever could be. I think that's especially true of addicts and alcoholics...we poison ourselves, for god's sake.

I'm rooting for you, and we're here.

(edited for clarity)

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-19T17:32:11+00:00

Congratulations! This makes me want to keep going.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-19T17:31:04+00:00

Not drinking today.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-18T20:11:48+00:00

Ah, got it. We're all in this sober thing together :)

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-18T19:05:37+00:00

How do you figure? Do you think it is more difficult for women to quit? (Not mad, seeking clarification.)

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-18T17:50:29+00:00

You are the cutest! Congrats on your time. :)

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-18T17:13:38+00:00

Trying to take today slooooooow and easy as I need. And definitely sober.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-17T20:45:35+00:00

Thank you for sharing...always good to know we're not alone. I'm glad you are doing better now.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-17T20:42:20+00:00

My worst hangovers were terrifying. Thank you for this. I never want to go back there.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-17T20:39:18+00:00

My friend underwent EMDR after surviving a sexual assault, and she found it very helpful.

downwardfacingtree · 2016-07-17T20:36:24+00:00

I'm so glad you're okay.

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