I'm a very emotional person, and have been told by several people that I show signs of manic depression. I can see this myself when I look at the symptoms and compare them with myself. I check every box. But, I'm mostly up. I enjoy the creativity it brings, the enthusiasm & the love I feel for everyone around me. It's just the lows can swing into action very quickly and swallow me whole. And the spending. I'm thinking of going to see a doctor, but I'm worried that if they put me on medication I will lose the highs. Is it worth putting up with 10% of feeling worthless, sleeping to escape my mind & a general sense of hopelessness to experience the great rushes of the opposite end of the spectrum OR, is it be better to balance myself out. I've spoken to my bf about this & he thinks I should see a doctor, but I don’t feel ready to talk to friends or family, so ur opinions will be greatly appreciated. I'm just scared of going on drugs & losing the great parts of my personality. thx
2006-12-15
01:30:17
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rollacoasta
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