Lesbian Relationship Challenges Support Group

Bre, I don't think any one here is angry with you. From what I have seen, all of us have shown unconditional support and an out pour of compassion to you. We are all here to show our concern. That's the beauty in being a support group....we all have some one to lean on when we need it the most. So good to see you here writing and interacting. Try not to be down or so hard on yourself. Like you said, you are learning with each day. We all learn something new with every experience. No shame in it!

Hugs and well wishes.

I was worried you were bipolar when I read that last discussion thread. I guess you might investigate that as a possibility and it's ok to talk about it. I have been bp most my life, probably since puberty. I have it mostly under control, by controlling the triggers. I take very little meds, although when I was younger I was hospitalized with mania.

Certainly I don't think anyone was ever angry with you. I think we were just all very concerned. Don't apologize for being real about what you were feeling. Sometimes the hurt and pain needs to be expressed, and I know that I for one can take it.

I think your situation is part of the problem. With both being gay and bipolar, the big thing for me is not to be ashamed, and feel guilty. I didn't cause either one, and both conditions can have good consequences. Bipolars can be very creative and have contributed much to society. Like music, and art, and inventions, and politics. I think that there are many areas of society, like fashion where being gay can be an advantage. So I am proud to be gay and bipolar.

PS. I am a great one to talk, I am in the closet for both things, but I am making progress in that at least I don't hate or blame myself anymore for being the person that God made me.

We are certainly not angry with you. I'm glad you let us know you were ok. As you can see, there are people out there who are able and willing and eager to help. I hope you can take advantage of those options.

We just want to make sure you are going to be ok.

Hearts,
Owl

No, Bre, we're certainly not angry with you, just concerned. Like I mentioned in my last post, it just didn't sound like you. It might be helpful to consider a little bit of therapy or a visit with a psychiatrist, or even doing some research into bipolar coping skills to help you when you are going through a bad spell. But you certainly can always come here - know we're here to support you!

Hon, there is no problem. We all go through things we are not necessarily proud of...and we don't realize that people perceive things differently at the time than we do.

I am Bipolar. It is simply that our brain chemistry is off. I won't go into the horror of some of my more violent outbursts.

What I want to suggest to you is that you go to a doctor and go on some mood stabilizers. Why? If you were Diabetic would you deny the fact that you need insulin? Would you tell the doctor, "no thanks, I'll get through this by will-power alone."? No, you'd take the meds because that's how you treat the condition.

There is no difference with Bipolar disorder.

When you are stable...there is nothing more amazing than realizing that the world is a great place. That you have a place here, and can mean something. That there are things that you want to do, and can do. Your whole perception changes, and things are SO different.

Why suffer through this if you can get help so easily?

Good luck.