Posts by pudd

It is not only insulting but also very sad. I only have 2 witness friends left, (I have been fading for 12 months) I am honest with them when it comes up about by feeling toward the society. They will read this article and think of me as a ?ridiculer?.

This is not only an insulting label but its purpose is obviously to prevent people like my two friends talking to those of us who no longer feel inclined to be brain washed! I will be so angry if this affects them. One, by best friend for 15 years is already ?wrestling with her conscience? over her contact with me. I am trying not to feel bitter but that would really push me over the edge. I have found myself curbing what I say around her and even saying things like ?I am not ruling out the possibility of coming back? just to prevent her feeling the need to stop seeing me!

I really hate the way they control people.

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Any one out there been diagnosed with bipolar?

by Lehaa in

i've just started being treated for bipolar disorder, used to be called manic depression.

medication i'm now (lexapro) on seems to be working really well.

i do worry about how my being bipolar will effect my kids.

pudd

(((( jgnat )))

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Any one out there been diagnosed with bipolar?

by Lehaa in

i've just started being treated for bipolar disorder, used to be called manic depression.

medication i'm now (lexapro) on seems to be working really well.

i do worry about how my being bipolar will effect my kids.

pudd

Jgnat,

I am really sorry to hear of your experience, but I think balance is necessary as with all things.

My illness is hereditary but my father was so embarrassed by the mental illness in his family that he denied its existence and even made fun off me when at the age of 16 I told my parents that I thought something was wrong. I had to go it alone and seek medical help and it took years to get a diagnosis as a result.

My daughter is only 7 but I see some worrying signs in her behavior (as do others close to her) she struggles to control the extremes in her emotions in away beyond what is normal for all children.

I believe that my own understanding and experience can be used as a help to her as she gets older if the problem develops. She herself knows something is ?different? about her and has already talked to me about that. I think if I was to dismiss her concerns it would be more of a hindrance than a protection. I encourage her to talk about her feelings and I take them seriously, I have simply told her that I understand because sometimes I have that problem too, which makes her feel safe enough to open up to me. I believe that not sweeping it under the carpet will help stop her from feeling alone and like a freak of nature as I did.

On the other hand, my sons show no sign of the illness so I feel no need to discuss it with them in the same manner. I do tell them when I am unwell, and to the extent that their age allows I will try to help them understand, but I do not and will not mention that it could affect them unless they ever show signs.

Pudd

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Any one out there been diagnosed with bipolar?

by Lehaa in

i've just started being treated for bipolar disorder, used to be called manic depression.

medication i'm now (lexapro) on seems to be working really well.

i do worry about how my being bipolar will effect my kids.

pudd

Blondie,

Thank you for the link, just checked it out and added it to my favourites!

also thanks to (((reboot))) for pointing me to this thead!

Pudd xxx

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Any one out there been diagnosed with bipolar?

by Lehaa in

i've just started being treated for bipolar disorder, used to be called manic depression.

medication i'm now (lexapro) on seems to be working really well.

i do worry about how my being bipolar will effect my kids.

pudd

Hi ((( Lehaa,)))

I am a mother of 3 young children and I left the witnesses about a year ago. I have had bi polar for about 17 years and unfortunately you too will likely be in for the long haul.

I have found that as much as possible I need to be honest with the kids, if they can understand, even in a limited way that you are behaving in a certain way because you are not well they will deal with it better.

The illness manifests itself diferently in each individual so you will need to find your own personal way of handling it, but try to make sure you get some support. if you want to chat more feel free to p.m. me.

good luck!

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Daughter Moving On From JW BF . . .

by Corvin in

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my daughter has been accepting of my intervening in her relationship with an unbaptized jw.

although still sad at times, she is determined to finish high school (this is her senior year) and go on to college.

(carl, her x-boyfriend, is a hs drop out and aspires to get a job at guitar center and eventually get certified for smog inspecting automobiles.

pudd

Hi Corvin.

I can tell you are very proud of your daughter! with good reason too by the sound of it. she looks lovely and I am sure she will meet someone who desirves to be with her.

You are doing a great job as a dad I recon she is just as proud of you!

I wish you both well.

pudd

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Do you think people are amazed you left?

by Sassy in

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whether you have been disfellowshipped, or disasociated yourself or just slowly are fading or inactive... .

or even are still there at the hall attending due to family.. .

do you think that when you were at your 'strongest as a believer' that anyone would have guessed how you feel about the wts now?.

pudd

Hi Sassy,

When I think back to the way I was 10 years ago, I would have readily died for my faith. I made many sacrifices and always worked hard as a pioneer etc, and would never have believed that I would ever have left. nobody that knew me then would have believed it either.

In recent years though, and in a different part of the country I think it was obviously just a matter of time both to me and people that knew me well. I was fairly vocal about having doubts as I lived in hope that someone could help me overcome them. I also became irregular both in the ministry and at meetings so it was no big surprise. that didn't make it any easier to actualy make the break in my heart though.

pudd