It is super easy to feel like the victim when you have a mental illness, especially when you did some really stupid things before getting well. But you aren't the only one who feels the impact of what happened. Lots of people get hit by the shrapnel of a bipolar blow-up, a depression collapse, or a psychotic break. No matter who, if anyone, is at fault for what happened, you are the one who was doing the things that caused their pain.
Developing empathy for the people I hurt when sick, or had to deal with all the repercussions of my disaster, shook me out of my victimhood so I could start rebuilding a life.
Thank you again for listening to The Recombobulated Life. As a reminder, we are not mental health or healthcare providers. The opinions expressed on the podcast are just opinions and are not medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or call 911 immediately.
If you are considering suicide or have a plan to take your own life, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
For more information about Bipolar Disorder, or other mental illnesses, a great resource is the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
