That's the truth! I always seem to find ways of putting myself right where there is possibility of exactly that, but somehow usually manage to stay safe and unharmed. Someone greater than me is looking out for me, of that I am certain.
Hey, My heart goes out to you. I can relate. I'm Bipolar also. They diagnosed me as manic-depressive years ago, but it still took years for a diagnosis. I'm doing much better these days, but still have my highs and lows. The combination of Lexapro and Abilify has been the greatest help. I've tried a lot of different medication combos, and I have to say that just adding Abilify has helped me greatly!
My furbabies are everything to me. They're always near. I have two terrier-mix little girls. I wouldn't even want to think of what life would be like without them. They may be dogs, but they're good for hugs, cuddling, and talking to. They've been with me through thick and thin. You're so right, they are definitely perceptive. They know when you need extra attention, and they know when to keep an eye out for you. They are definitely a blessing from God.
If you ever need to talk or just rant, feel free to write me. I hope you're feeling better.
LeJenD, you're not by yourself. I've battled depression in cycles throughout my life so far. I think in some ways, it's hereditary. As an adult, I have become convinced, that my Mom had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. When she was feeling "good," she'd take my brother and me to "the big town" to play all day. When she was feeling "bad," I had my hands full counseling her for hours. Who knew that wasn't a teenager's job?
Poetry has become such a balm for my soul. The depression is still there, but it seems to bring some level of relief when I put my feelings down in a poem. Amazingly enough, some of my best poetry has been written when I was depressed. The Lord has graciously given me the gift of poetry.
BTW, dogs are quite perceptive animals. Mine is lying on the floor near me as I write. I think she's a gift from God, too.
For the last 3+ years I have been dealing with a crazy neighbor who feeds the feral cats in the area. More and more cats have joined this colony as, since they are all wild, none have been spayed or neutered. While this is great for rodent control, the cat problem itself has exploded out of control. The cats lay attack house cats when they are let outside, lay in the middle of the road and take forever to move so a driver can pass without running one of them over, there are raucous fights nightly. Both of my kitties have been attacked for going into their own yard! And yet, this lady continues to feed them.
Well, my husband's tolerance with this lady came to a screeching halt the other day. He was out walking one of our pups when the dog did what dogs do. He saw a cat and chased after it. He didn't go too far, as he was still on his lead, but that didn't stop our crazy cat lady neighbor from going mental on my husband. She actually told my husband that we needed to get rid of our dog because she didn't like it and also said that he got out and chased her cats every day. We know this to be a lie since, while our dogs are smart, they have yet to figure out how to turn the lock then the doorknob in order to get outside. (Yes, both our rather large pups are inside dogs) So anyways, my husband yelled back at her and told her that the cat population was her fault. She said they weren't her cats. (Wait! She'd already yelled at him for the dogs chasing "her" cats, right?) My hubby brought up that discrepancy and she said that she just feeds them because she feels sorry for them. The hubby responds with "your feeding them is the reason we have this cat problem in the first place!" Yesterday, there were people outside her house trapping as many cats as they could. Maybe he got through to her, who knows. But there are still loads of cats left. Hopefully they'll come and catch more and find them homes. The dangerous cat colony has got to go.
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