Thursday, February 26, 2009

Epiphany

Epiphany

Birth. Always thought that things were different for me, perceptions and thoughts were not the same as others. Eccentric and introverted were the labels applied, i knew no different, never knew how i was supposed to be. i revel in my my moods, i live in color when the rest of the world feigns life in gray.

Thoughts. At times they race. I am alive, i can handle a few projects, i can handle 1000. Don't get in my way, no help or advice needed. Sleep, not necessary.

Darkness. i can't always seem to bend the world to my will. i feel frustrated, sometimes helpless. this is a good time to start smoking, drinking. i need to keep myself occupied at all times, and to alter my perception.

Obsession. i am obsessed with death. Seems this is a long time away for a young person. i am obsessed with suicide. my health is irrelevant. i smoke more. i drink more.

Acceleration. Racing thoughts, racing activities. i spend a lot of money. i cannot keep up with with projects. Failure is not well tolerated. i am angry more often. i am violent more often to myself and others.

Awareness. i have always sensed that something was not right. i was different. It was fine by me for the longest time. It is me. It is who i am. Things turn for the worse more often now. i have seen many psychiatrists. No clear diagnoses. Clearly have issues, whatever that means.

Epiphany. A therapist recognizes something. Psychiatrist referral. Diagnosis bipolar. Medication, on and off. my world changes. Ignorance has not always been blissful.

Loss. What if i had been diagnoses so much earlier in my life. Would it had made a difference. Would things have hurt less? i have lived a life that could have been different.

Anger. Why was this not recognized? Why had so many psychiatrists and therapists not seen it?

Future. i don't see much of one. Things getting worse, more disconnect from the rest of the world. Change medications, change does, try to change myself. Nothing works.