In a way, being 'insane' was a blessing in disguise for someone like me.
I wasn't aware half the time, at least of the reality of the situation.
Sure, I was completely paranoid and my anger was legendary and sure I was kinda crap at everything but...
At least I could make and keep friends.
I was blissfully unaware of the things I did, so my confidence was through the roof, even though in reality my insecurities had insecurities.
But now I am aware.
And because of that, I can't be the happy-go-lucky, carefree girl I was in high school. I don't know how to be.
So, I'm crap at making and keeping friends.
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I'm still paranoid.
I don't think that'll ever really go away, because paranoia isn't just something you can make 'go away'.
Sure, I'm a lot less paranoid now that I'm somewhat sane and stable, but it's never going to be the same.
My time as someone insane killed the person I might have been had my therapists and family caught it early on.
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My entire life I've fought with myself, my image, my personality, who I am. I have, and it's not fun. I've changed myself a million times over just to be able to fit into a niche.
And right when I think I've finally hit that magical formula... I find out that I'm a completely different person than who I thought I was.
Over two years later and I'm still dealing with the psychological after-effects of living without medication half my life.
It's
not fun. It's not
cool or the new
in thing. It's not something I would wish on my worst enemy.
Okay, maybe it is, but you don't know the hell my worst enemies put me through.
And now... Now I've lost the girl I thought was going to be a friend for life. I don't know what to do about it, either. It hurts.
It hurts like hell.
So, I've retreated to someplace even further than the internet.
My mind.
I've been spending my time learning new skills, doing new projects, following passions I've had for years and just never had a chance to pursue.
And I think it's killing me.
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