introspection definition

Introspection (in-truh-spek-shuh n) - noun

1) observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
2) the tendency or disposition to do this.
3) sympathetic introspection


Monday, December 19, 2011

Creating New Triggers

A two post kind of day.

I found that with my disorder, I could find and create new triggers.

Let me explain...

With bipolar disorder, there's this thing I've always called "triggers."  A trigger is basically... an event or really, well... anything... that causes a bipolar individual to either go high or low.

I have more than a few.

Love is one of mine.  Video games is another.  Superman, music, philosophy, tv shows, and more... each of these have a profound effect on my mood and disposition.

I write this because...

... my friends may not always understand me.  They may not understand why I connect Point A to Point C while they're connecting Path's A and B. 

To be honest, I don't know why I do it either.

If I was to guess, I'd say it's due to my upbringing.  I had a tumultuous childhood.  That's not to say it wasn't a happy time... it's just... I spent a lot of time alone and depressed as a child. 

It took me 25 years to realize... I was never really alone.  I just thought I was.

Today... when I look back... I see the man I was and the man I've become... and I'm happy.

Happiness is my goal... it always has been.  I may suck at attaining it, but I'm taking the steps necessary in my life to make sure I never lose this feeling...

This feeling of...

Accomplishment.

Pride.

Self Respect.

And more.

I'm happy.  I really am.  I may miss those I don't/cant see anymore, but you have never, ever left my heart.

This may be cheesy but... I love you guys.  You have all, knowingly or not, played a part in the man I am today.

Whether you want to take credit for that or not :P

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