What I Need to Accept about Myself.

For the last few weeks, I've been so absorbed in Oliver's special needs that I've barely considered my own. I almost forget it's real, and I know that's dangerous.

• I need to accept that I have a serious illness. I have to stay aware and informed, learning all I can.
• I need to accept that I will sometimes have doubts about this.  Doubts are okay, but I have to keep going.
• I need to accept that I will almost certainly be on medication for the rest of my life.
• Worse, I need to accept that medication won't work perfectly. Frequent, frustrating changes and adjustments will be part of my life. 
• I do need friends. And they can help me with the rest.