its okay... it was easier to read when it was for twister...
I am still somewhere between educating the masses and running like a Taz-Devil to hide under my comforter!
Twister,
Great. This is exactly the right thing to do to solve the problem of other people's 'ignorance" about MDD- you've been very courageous and forthright and you've been honest and true and, now, the people at work will have to deal with the realities of your problem and get their heads out of the sand.
I'm throwing a congratulatory Party in my head for you and I'm presenting you with a gold cup engraved with "Hero of the DC Membership" for November 2007!!
Lots of hugs and excessive handshaking to you!
Dear wildcat,
Wow! What an experience for you! Good for you for staying so strong. Great to hear that you have such a supportive boss!
Thanks for taking the time to share this here with us.
Casey
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The DC Support Team
hi gang!
I did it. i managed to ride the tide of a major emotional tsunami at the office this morning. I did not hide behind a smile nor an intersted look. I spoke my heart in front of the group! and let myself feel the tension.
For me, my only emotional release is tears... and I let them go this morning. WOW :gasp: I am a type of open book, the wishy washy romance novel not the profound philosophy text-book so this release surprised many... and worried two. My boss has lots of people experience and a basic understanding of me and my bipolar so she saw the release for what it was...
so now there is a lot of spirit building to come in the department in the next year. we will see how much of me changes and how much evolves...
I spoke in front of the group of my distrust, my hurt at a situation, and my perception. I let my tears come and yet continued to function.
I even let a few people touch me without convincing myself of the worst possible case... I was comforted and strenghtened by the touches. I want to cry just thinking of it ... this opening up is like open-heart surgery without anastisia and a great big mirror.
I could have had a perfect excuse to run half way through the meeting. but i stayed. i contributed. i am someone.
