This is my first time on this site. In an effort to do something about my isolation I have volunteered to be a stage hand for a play being produced at a local theatre festival in August. I am meeting the director today and feel so nervous to commit to this. On the one hand I think committing and following through with something would be a real accomplishment – not to mention the social opportunities. But I am SO afraid I will let them down by not showing up on a need-to-stay-in-bed day or an I-feel-paralyzed day or whatever. I really want to challenge myself […]
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phoenix9
phoenix9
When I am "myself" I am bright, creative, funny, curious and kind. I love the outdoors and artsy stuff. Live with BPII. Survivor of 3 attempts, 1 hospitalization. Have accepted need for meds and take them regularly. Struggle with the concept of not blaming myself for certain things yet taking responsibility for my own life - no matter what hand I've been dealt. Also fight to not concentrate on all the years I've "lost" feeling awful.