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As long as I thought of bipolar as a superposer, I believe it has made me more successful. Having a way of dealing with shortfalls is the only way we can do it.

July 7
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Members rallied around the idea of reframing bipolar disorder as a 'superpower,' sharing how shifting their mindset has helped them find... Read more

Members rallied around the idea of reframing bipolar disorder as a 'superpower,' sharing how shifting their mindset has helped them find strength in their diagnosis. Several members described creativity, productivity during manic phases, and sheer stubbornness as unexpected gifts of their condition, with one member calling it 'the Beethoven syndrome.' A recurring theme was that the journey is not easy, especially when living with chronic pain or grief, but community, humor, and small daily wins help members keep going.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I always kept a job.
I had to.
To support my sons and me.
I was always a maniac!
I'm retired now.
A nice meme of no real importance:

July 12
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Very good, David Patterson! Very good!
I'm really creative too!
Many bipolar people are.
I love that you embrace it!
This is one of my favorite memes:

July 10
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I often tell myself to embrace it for with my condition comes a lot of creativity. I call it the Beethoven syndrome.

July 10
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Minnie Poohs my furbaby she was a cat she was like my therapy cat she just became like that she had interactive toys to put her treats in she was a very special clever little girl x your furbaby looks lovely and contented thank you for replying to my text I'll chat soon X

July 9
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hey Mary!
I hear you!
I, too, have a special passion: my dogs, Titan & Dartagnon
Have you decided to get a dog yet?
This is Dart. (Dartagnon)
The world's tallest chihuahua.
He's our little Chornobyl Chihuahua.
He tips the scales at 23 pounds!

July 9

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