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 | Me, an illness, and recovery  [E] A brief essay on the journey to recovery, and the self-realizations that made it happen.  |
| (5.0)   HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"   Greetings, Barbieistheone! I am reviewing this because today is your WdC Anniversary.  Wow, congratulations on being a member for 18 years! First of all, my reviews are intended to be helpful and encouraging, not hurtful in any way. Use what you feel works for you, and leave the rest. The Positives/What I Liked This is such an incredible essay and written straight from the heart. It hasn't been an easy journey for you, but you never gave up. I normally don't make it through many non-fiction pieces, but I couldn't stop reading this one. Your first paragraph hooked me, but the second paragraph pulled me in further, beginning with...I am not sure when that magic transition occurred where I changed from thinking that people could look at me and see that I was a "manic-depressive" but somehow, somewhere along the way, I began to look in the mirror and say "I'm Barb. . . and I have many talents and things that I should be proud of." I think that part of what makes a person go through life thinking that the disorder is who they are, is the degree to which it can take over your life.   I love this, too...I think the key to my recovery was my curiosity. Wow. This is so inspiring! Here are a few other phrases which also seemed important, for instance:-I sought information -I embraced my curiosity -I never took "no" for an answer -I started to take pride in who I was  The fact that you have come so far, is amazing. And you are so honest and open throughout this entire process you've experienced. And when people ask you if you could go back, would you change who you are... You answer that you wouldn't wish your disorder on anyone, but you wouldn't change it because you are happy with who are. Suggestions/Comments to ConsiderNo typos, no spelling or grammar suggestions. The print is a bit small for my preference, but that's the fault of my eyes.  I really should wear my reading glasses more!  Final ThoughtsAbout forty years ago, I experienced my first panic attack. They were unheard of back then--or at least no one talked about them. It was a horrible time for me, as I could hardly leave our property in fear of the overwhelming anxiety. I went to Emergency a few times, and finally, my doctor put me on a new drug called Xanax. It helped immensely! It took me three years to ween myself off the dependence of that pill, and much longer to lose the fear of having another panic attack. But I didn't give up. I researched herbal remedies and read anything I could find on anxiety attacks. It's a long story, but I could certainly connect with parts of what you were experiencing. Thank you for writing this. I have no doubt it very well could help someone out there. Have a great day and... K e e p on W r i t i n g ! Cubby ")
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