I apologize for my extended absence, but life has changed greatly in the last two months. I am pleased to announce I have my new business set up and my partner and I have purchased a building. Our office will officially opene in April. It's exciting, yet very scarey at the same time. I think that this is the result of BP, I just don't trust my thoughts. Still, I think I'm making a sound business decision, I guess we will just wait and see.
The past two months have had some ups and down, and I've not been posting here. I think laying my thoughts out for all to see, really helps me. It forces me to step back and really take stock of what's going on in my life and it makes me say what I am thinking out loud, and it helps me to figure out if my thoughts are rational.
Well, sorry again for the extended absence. Once again I will try to make m postings a daily occurrence.
Good to have you back!
We've missed you.
Bet you have been mega busy.
Glad that things are up and running.
All new ventures take time to settle down and make inroads.
We look forward to your progress and that of your new business.
Posted by: Judy | April 03, 2005 at 01:49 PM
Hello. My wife was recently diagnosed w/BP II (approx. 2/3 months ago) and I've been trying to learn what I can about it. I happened across this site and thought I'd post a comment. I do not know if this site is only for those that have the disorder or not. If so, I apologize for intruding. We've been married for 10+ years and it has been rough for both of us-- especially with not knowing what or why she felt the way she did/does. I cannot imagine what she's dealing with and want to help any way I can. She's really handling it well by accepting it and doing alot of research in trying to find out how to cope with it. She still doesn't "let me in" to what she's feeling or thinking so I try to give her space and just let her know that I'm there for her. She started taking medication soon after the diagnosis and is seeing a Psychiatrist regularly. Our marriage has suffered a great deal and I'm not certain whether we can recover it and begin rebuilding it. I want to try and I believe she does too but she tells me that her feelings toward me have been negative for so long and that she feels they are real feelings-- I don't really know. My thought is that the negative feelings she developed towards me may have been, partially (?), influenced by the disorder (hope my statement doesn't offend anyone-- it offended my wife when I tried to discuss it). Does that seem like a possibility to anyone reading this message? Any suggestions/feedback/comments (positive or negative) are welcome and encouraged. Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts. Russ/
Posted by: Russ | April 09, 2005 at 01:09 PM