INVISIBLE ILLNESS
JIM CARREY TAKE ON DEPRESSION lππ
These folks who allowed me to be a Good Smaritan. Ed, 87, a proud veteran I drove from his Syosset L.I. home to cancer center, 1/2 hour each way. He was difficult to understand , he had a tracheostomy. He was very appreciative.
Rosa was also a cancer patient, muy bueno. Frank B a fellow high school classmate, I didn't know him until he sat next to me in senior chemistry class. Very shy, but no matter, I joked with him & invited him into our small group. I treasure his words in my yearbook more than any other.
Fairport Mike a local man down on his luck.
Empathy deficit can also suggest a personality disorder, for example, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, & borderline personality disorder.
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Here are a few known people who've struggled with mental illness, Bruce Springsteen, Jerry West, Bill Walton, Robin Williams, Kate Spade, Ernest Hemingway. Sadly, Kate, Robin, Ernest couldn't cope and took their own lives. I'm sure they had extraordinary medical help, yet they still were alone π at the end, and made the decision to leave this life.
West by West, Born to Run, Back from the Dead , are all excellent reads. Jerry West ,Bruce Springsteen, & Bill Walton are not shy about sharing their mental health illnesses in their books.
Bruce, Jerry, Bill all had excellent support from family & friends. The value of compassion & empathy cannot be overstated how important they are. 
These folks who allowed me to be a Good Smaritan. Ed, 87, a proud veteran I drove from his Syosset L.I. home to cancer center, 1/2 hour each way. He was difficult to understand , he had a tracheostomy. He was very appreciative. Rosa was also a cancer patient, muy bueno. Frank B a fellow high school classmate, I didn't know him until he sat next to me in senior chemistry class. Very shy, but no matter, I joked with him & invited him into our small group. I treasure his words in my yearbook more than any other. Kind considerate words go a long way. π
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Goodbye Mike, I tried..only knew you about 7 1/2 months. I tried.
FORGIVENESS is not just a choice, but a crucial component of a healthy and thriving marriage, especially in a Christian context." 
βIf you judge people, you have no time to love/forgive them.β - Mother Teresa β€οΈπ
Divorce can SIGNIFICANTLY worsen bipolar disorder symptoms, often leading to INCREASED SEVERITY of manic or depressive episodes relapse, and social isolation due to the STRESS AND LIFE CHANGES associated with SEPARATION, potentially causing further INSTABILITY in MOOD and behavior for individuals with bipolar disorder; this is because the STRESS of DIVORCE can trigger extreme mood swings and make MANAGING THE CONDITION MORE DIFFICULT. DIVORCE can be a CHALLENGING experience that can cause emotional dysfunction.
BIPOLAR THINKING ππ
A person with bipolar disorder may experience different thought patterns depending on whether they are experiencing a manic or depressive episode:
Depression, as a bipolar illness, can significantly impact daily living by causing extreme fatigue, lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating, social withdrawal, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, feelings of hopelessness, and overall decreased ability to perform routine tasks, making it hard to maintain work, school, and relationships effectively; essentially disrupting a person's quality of life across various aspects of their life.
Key points about how bipolar depression affects daily life:
Reduced energy levels: Feeling constantly tired and lacking the energy to perform daily activities like cooking, cleaning, or going to work. βοΈ
Loss of interest in activities: Lack of enjoyment in hobbies or activities that were previously pleasurable. βοΈ
Difficulty concentrating: Trouble focusing on tasks, making decisions, or completing projects. βοΈ
Sleep disturbances:
Sleeping excessively or having insomnia, further impacting energy levels.
Social withdrawal:
Avoiding social interactions due to feelings of inadequacy or lack of motivation to engage with others. βοΈ
A lack of empathy isn't always easy to detect, but there are a few signs that can help you determine if you or a loved one might not be empathetic:
Being extremely critical of other people βοΈ
Blaming the victim
Not forgiving people for making mistakes check βοΈ
Feeling like other people are too sensitive
Not listening to other people's perspectives or opinions βοΈ
An inability to cope with emotional situations
Lack of patience for other people's emotional reactions
Reacting with impatience or anger when frustrated with other people βοΈ
Feeling baffled by other people's feelings
Believing that negative things wonβt happen to you
Not thinking about or understanding how your behavior affects other people βοΈ
An assignment given to me was to write a letter to depression. Not sure all is legible, but most is.
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