I might have been smart in my 20's but I certainly wasn't wise. I can only hope that anyone with mental health issues can reach the acceptance and peace part of the journey before they give up on getting better.. so yes maybe age is a true component of wellness that hasn't been tapped yet.
There is a huge difference between knowledge and wisdom, but it often takes a years to understand. Or, at least, it took me years. Much longer than it should have. Thanks so much for your comment!
I had that genetic testing for my meds and found out the psychiatric nurse practitioner was doing everything right as far as meds. Folic acid is one thing to check that is very important.
I never felt like I knew it all--especially at 21. I was a drinking, smoking, untreated one with bipolar 1. I was a mess and didn't know what was wrong with me. No self-esteem. Certainly not brave.
Great article, Scott.
P.S. I "cured" my anxiety with DBT, especially being mindful and not predicting the future. Imagining I would fail at any challenge as I had before treatment.
I was on Klonopin for 25 years! I got off it totally and fast.
I often acted like I knew everything, but inside, I fought similar battles to you and felt like a fraud. I wanted to believe I knew it all, but the voices inside told me otherwise.
I'm so glad DBT was so helpful for you. Anxiety is my toughest struggle, so I'm going to check into it locally after I get through with tax season.
DBT helped me save my life. For me it prescribed for Borderline Personality Disorder. I guess my bipolar was still incognito in my mind 20's or masked by way too many substances..
I might have been smart in my 20's but I certainly wasn't wise. I can only hope that anyone with mental health issues can reach the acceptance and peace part of the journey before they give up on getting better.. so yes maybe age is a true component of wellness that hasn't been tapped yet.
There is a huge difference between knowledge and wisdom, but it often takes a years to understand. Or, at least, it took me years. Much longer than it should have. Thanks so much for your comment!
I had that genetic testing for my meds and found out the psychiatric nurse practitioner was doing everything right as far as meds. Folic acid is one thing to check that is very important.
I never felt like I knew it all--especially at 21. I was a drinking, smoking, untreated one with bipolar 1. I was a mess and didn't know what was wrong with me. No self-esteem. Certainly not brave.
Great article, Scott.
P.S. I "cured" my anxiety with DBT, especially being mindful and not predicting the future. Imagining I would fail at any challenge as I had before treatment.
I was on Klonopin for 25 years! I got off it totally and fast.
I often acted like I knew everything, but inside, I fought similar battles to you and felt like a fraud. I wanted to believe I knew it all, but the voices inside told me otherwise.
I'm so glad DBT was so helpful for you. Anxiety is my toughest struggle, so I'm going to check into it locally after I get through with tax season.
DBT helped me save my life. For me it prescribed for Borderline Personality Disorder. I guess my bipolar was still incognito in my mind 20's or masked by way too many substances..
That's so great, DawnSherine. I always love hearing success stories. Thank you!