Depression Recovery

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I would just like to say that although parts of mania can be fun and blessings, I am beginning to see that mania can also for me be abusive.  It teaches me I must act to be accepted and it gives me mind altering experiences that really hurt me and take a long time to recover from.  I think it is important to realize that I am overcoming abuse at times when I am overcoming mania.  And even though its in my head, its not my fault, its a disease.

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During certain times of mania,the mind feels more powerful,so does the body.One has to be careful to not run down the body by using up the energy that mania gives us. I take more vitamins and drink extra water,because I know that I am over working my body,especially if I had been depressed before the mania came on. Also,mania is the ability to get things down,if used in a productive and positive manner. I have a love/hate relationship with my mania. I increase meditation during  my moments of euphoria.                                              Peace Out * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping.  Smart is Beautiful

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I have realized first hand that mania temporarily abuses my mind.  I know this because once I come out of the manic state my mind tends to shut down and I become depressed for a period of time.  I enjoy some of the manic symptoms well enough, however the pay back is a bitch.  I’m currently going through minor depression now after being manic throughout January and it sucks.  I’m looking forward to finding a happy medium soon.  I only wish there was more that I could do other than take my meds regularly and exercise. Topher – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I would just like to say that although parts of mania can be fun and blessings, > I am beginning to see that mania can also for me be abusive.  It teaches me I > must act to be accepted and it gives me mind altering experiences that really > hurt me and take a long time to recover from.  I think it is important to > realize that I am overcoming abuse at times when I am overcoming mania.  And > even though its in my head, its not my fault, its a disease.

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