MistressNoName
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ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus That you have to "wait" for a good mood to talk to him sends up a flag for me. I've seen other posts of yours where you seemed unhappy with your master, so I suspect this isn't all that new. Putting aside the notion that he is just doing some kind of colossal mindfuck to break you down, if his daughter is manic-depressive, chances are excellent that he is too. Try and track his behavior, and see if there are triggers, times of day, foods, that set him off, and if there is time between cycles. I understand that you are a slave, but your own well being has to come first here. Please do not allow someone else's erratic behavior cause YOU trauma or hurt. A person that loves you loves you all the time---even when they might not like you very much, even when your behavior makes them angry. If it looks like you have to take a step back from your relationship to protect yourself, do it. I am not suggesting that you leave this man, only that you take care of yourself first, so you can better take care of him. I have had a mentally ill slave, and I know how hard it can be to deal with. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk----my best wishes to you! I agree with this and DesFIP's statement."... cutting him slack won't cure mental illness." I think it's also important to make a clear distinction between what is commonly referred to as "mood" and "mood swings" and how we in the mental health field define mood. When we talk about the so-called mood disorders, we are really talking about whether one's state is either one of debilitating "sadness," lethargy, or loss-of-interest, one of high energy with an almost unquenchable drive to do many things at once, or one that is generally more balanced. This is the difference between depressive, manic and more "normal" states. When we talk about "mood swings" we are really talking about going from depressive states to manic states. We are NOT however talking about instances where a person expresses their love and affection for another, and shows great kindness and gentleness and then turns around in another moment and rescinds their love and affection, only later to return back to those loving feelings. These kinds of behavioral shifts can occur totally absent of any mood disorder proper. Or can occur in conjunction with said. When we see that happening, shifts in behavior and feeling states, we tend to think along the lines of characterological issues and personality disorders. And what concerns me about your Master, is the shift from loving you one minute and then not loving you the next and the fact that you have to "wait" for him to get into a better, more loving mood. It's smacks of characterological inconsistency and if I were you, I would keep a very careful eye on it. And, he may in fact, have a bipolar disorder that may be exacerbating underlying issues. But this is all speculation, as I do not know him or your situation. Like I said, I would keep a very careful eye on it and I would literally make note of the inconsistencies whenever they occur. I would not necessarily make mention of it to him, until I was certain of what I was seeing...because I'm not sure you aren't in a situation that could potentially become abusive. I would also consult with my physician and talk plainly about what I am seeing. If you know anyone in the mental health field that you trust, try talking with them about it, too. You should also consider seeking out some women's support groups in your area. I'm glad you brought this issue up, but don't now turn around and minimize the issue...not unless you are truly sure that you have no reason for real concern. Until you are sure, keep watching and keep seeking advice and support. Be Well, MNN Edit: No matter how careful you think you're being, a typo always slips through...:sigh:
< Message edited by MistressNoName -- 4/23/2008 12:10:02 PM >
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