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who else is feeling like they do not belong?

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karen23357
karen23357

I am a woman, 47 years old was told that I had bi polar 10 years ago, I am on lots of medication but i still feel that i do not belong as I do not act the same as everyone else. if I am down I cut myself, i have never said that before to anyone, but i do, and I am deeply ashamed. Some mornings I can not get out of bed and then I will get a surge of energy and can not stop

 

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  • george_56036
    george_56036 karen23357

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    You belong. Case closed. Cutting solves nothing but increases the feeling of not belonging and triples your chances of not being accepted. You need someone you can confide in before harming Yourself. It's OK to be different. NORMAL is just a setting on a washer. Stay on your medications.

  • BraunWynn
    BraunWynn karen23357

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    Hi Karen,

    Is your psychatrist ensuring your medications are working for you? Sometimes medications stop being effective. I am 49 and just a year ago was properly diagnosed after years of misdiagnosis which has ripped my family apart and self esteem. Like you said you carry shame, yes I understand you and not wanting to even try. I am on disabilty because I am not stable and live in poverty.

    I understand you, I wish I wouldn't wake up.

    I go to a few support groups, if I didn't go to them I wouldn't leave my apartment because of my shame, guilt, and my appearance.

    Do you have at least one thing that you look forward to or something that gives you comfort? If it wasn't for my kitty doing her loving morning routine, I wouldn't get out of bed and check myself back in the hospital.

    Please feel free to talk about anything.

    Take Care and thank you for sharing.

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