Bipolar: What is Normal Now?

=>PLEASE FORWARD TO FRIENDS, FAMILY AND LOVED ONES <= Hi , How's it going for you today? I hope it's a good day for you. I heard this thing that Norma Bombeck, the famous author, once said, that normal is just a setting on your dryer. And I thought that was funny. Because a lot of people write to me or talk to me about how they don't feel normal or think they are normal anymore just because they've got bipolar disorder now. Or their supporters write to me or talk to me and say that their lives aren't normal anymore because their loved one has bipolar disorder now. And I thought about what Norma Bombeck said. What is normal, anyway? I think it's whatever is normal for you. Or maybe you had a "normal" before, but now you just have a different "normal." Does that make sense? I have a friend who goes to Alcoholics Anonymous, and she says they have a saying that talks about "living life on life's terms." And that helps define normal for them. I have another friend who says "you have to play the hand that you're dealt." I think what they mean is that no, you didn't ask to have bipolar disorder, or to have a loved one with the disorder - and yes, your lives have certainly changed because of it... But that doesn't mean your lives have to be worse because of it, either. Your life is whatever you make it - whatever "normal" is for you. In my courses/systems, I don't talk in terms of normal or abnormal. I talk in terms of stability. And I think that's what you should be concentrating on more. SUPPORTING AN ADULT WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER? Visit: http://www.bipolarsupporter.com/report11 SUPPORTING A CHILD/TEEN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER? Visit: http://www.bipolarparenting.com HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER? Visit: http://www.survivebipolar.net And I don't think you should be comparing yourself to other people, either. I've seen that happen at some of the support groups I volunteer at, and it's pretty sad, because it makes some people feel better while making other people feel worse. I'm sorry if that sounds mean, but I've seen it happen too many times. The ones who are doing really well kind of look down on the ones who aren't, the ones who are still struggling. And the ones who are still struggling compare themselves to the ones who are doing really well and wonder if there's something wrong with them, because they aren't doing as good. That's what I mean by what is normal, anyway. Are you NOT normal if you're not doing as good as someone else with their bipolar disorder? And if you're a supporter, are you not normal if you're not handling your loved one's bipolar disorder as good as the next supporter of a loved one with bipolar disorder? NO! You're doing the best you can for YOU! And THAT is NORMAL for YOU! Every person has their own normal. Please don't compare yourself to anyone else. The only people you should be concerned about are yourselves. If you are doing the best you can, then that's the best you can hope to do for you. No one can except any more from you. I'm sure that's all your loved one expects from you, anymore. And all you should expect from yourself. What do you think? PLEASE POST RESPONSES TO THIS EMAIL BELOW FIND OUT WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME Visit: http://www.bipolarcentral.com/testimonials Well, I have to go! Your Friend, Dave ===>> Great Resources For You <=== Get Your Own Subscription To This Newsletter Want your own copy of these daily bipolar emails sent to you for F.ree? If so, visit: http://www.bipolarcentral.com/register3 Get More Help On Bipolar Disorder Don't forget to take a look through the different programs I've put together... each one is designed to help you with a different area of bipolar disorder whether you have it or you are supporting someone with it. You can see them all and get the details by visiting: http://www.bipolarcentralcatalog.com View Past Daily Bipolar Emails For F.REE Check out my F.ree blog with copies of emails that I have sent in the past and lots of great information for you: http://www.bipolarcentral.com/supporterblog/ Get Audio Information On Bipolar Disorder For F.REE Check out my F.ree podcast. Hear me give mini seminars designed to teach you information you can't learn anywhere else. http://bipolarcentral.libsyn.com

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