Coping with Bi-Polar WAW

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I have the same strong reaction to music now too. Music just brings my emotions all the way to the surface. It's tough because it's usually a refuge for me, and and first I felt like I'd lost it too because it was so painful. I make my living performing and teaching music. Last week one of my students brought in the song that I played for my W at our wedding. I couldn't hold back the tears. Fortunately this student is friend and knows what is going on, but STILL it's embarrassing. Playing gigs has been tough too.

To handle this, I've starting listening to all new music, exploring new genres: classical, world music, what ever I can find. I've been using Pandora.com to find new ideas.