lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

I have two things I always keep in mind when making major decisions and I can't remember either one of them.

I had my whole life mapped out. Turns out the map was from an old "dungeons and d**gons" game.

I know how to use every tool in my shop, but now I can't find any of them.

On many applications I've done, there was a question, "have you ever been admitted to a mental institution", I always answer "NO". I still won't admit it so I'm not lying.

grace scott

I can help you with item 1. If you want a good life remember "your wife is always right."

Loki Loc: Georgia

Regarding #4, If you had been, would you be crazy enough to admit it?

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True Dat! if mama's not happy, nobody is happy!!!!!

Searching Loc: Rural Southwest VA

With reference to #2, lucky for us that you must have early on recognized the map for what it was, and separated fact from fiction. :lol: My oldest son? Still has the map, still plays the game, but best not to ask him that telling question "so, how's that working for you?" :roll: Guess that D&D map has quite a few applications, doesn't it. :lol:

Retired669

Have you hear this one Grace?...........A woman has many faults but a man only has two, everything he says and everything he does. My grandfather told me that one back in the mid sixties.

Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon

and if grammas not happy run

deb_bus Loc: fort worth and wichita falls tx, and houston

Good post Searching. I just happened to see you on here. How are you doing? I haven't been In the forums too much lately. I'm still grieving my husband. It's been difficult, but I'm going to make it. I have been to a mental hospital for my bi-polar syndrome. That was back when they didn't know too much about being bi-polar. They let me out saying that I was sane and just having mood swings. I had mapped my life out while in a manic state that later caught up with me as unsuccessful. After finding a good bi-polar shrink, I got put on the right medicines and have been all right since. Never saw dungeons and d**gons and I'm glad I didn't. I may have followed In the same footsteps as the person who posted this in this forum. Take care and I'll see you in the forums.

Loki Loc: Georgia

Once again, my sympathy.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

The problem with that map is, realizing that when you arrive at your destination, it isn't where you intended to be. Of course I was joking with that D&D map thing, but what made me think of it was, in my early years I often didn't end up where I intended to. Back then I "made do" instead of getting a new map and start again. I've learned different since then ( thankfully), Now days I check the map first, THEN look for wrong turns. P.S. I do sometimes ask my Wife for directions. :mrgreen:

Searching Loc: Rural Southwest VA

I'm glad to see you back as well. Know how hard it has been for you. I've been trying to keep an eye out, hoping I would see you soon. I hope you have gotten all my cyber hugs.

You know, since I am bipolar as well, I "get" where you're coming from. Being manic "mostly" I have to say it is not without its pitfalls. I get lots done, but I have to watch what "it" is that I get done to be sure. Have to be careful with that "map" thing -- don't want to end up going to the ocean when I intended to go to the mountains. Did that once literally, but because I had no sense of direction and it was nighttime!! That's fixed now, although I'm sure there are some on this forum who have their doubts. :lol:

deb_bus Loc: fort worth and wichita falls tx, and houston

Thank you banjojack. I appreciate your sympathy. Do you really play a banjo? Just thought I'd ask, since it's your name in these forums. That would be cool. If so, let me know.

deb_bus Loc: fort worth and wichita falls tx, and houston

Thank you for responding. I had no idea that you were a fellow bi-polar. I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit it, as I used to be. In my manic state, which isn't as drastic as it used to be, I've come up with some great ideas. And I usually follow through with them and am successful. It's my down times, such as now, that I have my worse times. But, I always get through it with the help of meds. Yes, I've seen some of your cyber hugs. Thank you. See you in the forums.

grace scott

I know nothing about bi-polar, but a lot about grieving.
don't let anyone mislead you into thinking it gets easier. It doesn't. You learn to live with the grief and adjust to the loss. One morning you will wake up and realize your life is still pretty good. You'll be thankful for what you have and relish the memories of what you had.

Searching Loc: Rural Southwest VA

Well, I know a bit about both. My father committed suicide at 78 and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. There weren't lots of good memories but those that exist I cherish. It does get easier with time and it is now part of the fabric of my life story. Does it still give me pain, yes, but you learn to adjust.

I wasn't diagnosed until about 5 years ago with bipolar disorder (and I laugh because I "did" manage a mental health outpatient clinic). Everyone assumed that I was just clinically depressed. It wasn't until medication was tried that sends someone who is bipolar into orbit, that my true diagnosis was discovered. I see now that it's called bipolar depression. You "cycle" through bouts of being down and being manic, manic not necessarily meaning you're happy either. You "sometimes" act impulsively. For some who are manic, money is spent in outrageous fashion. For some who are manic, they act out sexually. I am fortunate that my "version" is a mild form because I can no longer do medication. I am just seriously tuned into where I am in my head at all times. Some people go through rapid cycling in a day's time. I feel for them.