Reply #23: Why?

[Maine Mary]

Some people really are moody. Seriously moody. It's called Bipolar Disorder and if you have it,it can ruin your life. For some time now, I've been learning how to live with the illness. I was diagnosed a year and 1/2 ago but was in such a state of depression I couldn't get out of bed. I'm "stabilized" now but once in awhile symptoms creep through, such as irritability among others. I stayed away from DU on and off for about 2 years while I was going through this crap. I feel I'm ready to come back but I find I DO need to chill out sometimes- it's just my old friend DU! :shrug:

So the point is this, please don't paint all of us grumps with the same brush.... some of us are always truly sorry after an irritable post. I DO understand what an awesome task that may be. But maybe we could get to know each other so you might be able to figure out when I'm truly being an A-hole or Ms Bipolar Grumpy. But of course that is entirely up to you. :-)

I'm sure you've got your own problems so obviously I don't expect you to go out of your way......BUT, if we ever run into each other again please keep in mind that I don't always mean what I say. Sometimes it's the illness talking.

-MM