Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Tucey
Tucey
I'm really looking for friends I can talk to about my bipolar stuff as well as other things in my life. Right now there are only 2 people I know who have BPD and I don't talk to them very much. I'm kinda a recluse. I don't really leave my room. I even do school online. My bp is pretty well controlled right now but i'm not doing much to get out there, maybe they're working too well and i'm just not motivated. I can't find a job and I can't figure out how to get california to give me disability benefits. With half my meds for other problems I can't pass a drug test.

HELP
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Honey,

I you want to talk, I'm here anytime time!!
Tucey
Tucey
No I am on narcotics for chronic back pain. And several anti psychotics. It's crazy, but some of them come up as PCP, AMP, and Opiates.

Thanks for taking time to respond.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have never applied for disability so I don't know but I would think your pdoc could write a letter explaining the false positive.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have both BP and BPD. My meds control the BP to a certain degree, it is the BPD that is so out of control it's not funny. I am on here everyday all day pretty much. You can always message me. I need more people to talk to online about it too.
Tucey
Tucey
Cool thanks..i appreciate that. As for the pdoc I don't have one, I just have a regular doc...my insurance wont pay for pdoc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with solongago, maybe a letter from your doc explaining the medications you're on and the false positive results could help support your disability application.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel so bad for those of you who live in the US. Your healthcare system seems to be less than adequate. Here most things to do with mental illness are free. And it's only $3 for 3 months worth of meds. It's no wonder so many people are dying from illnesses that can be managed.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Where do you live Amy? It sounds like a dream! I live in Canada and thought our medical care system was great, but yours even sounds better!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I live in New Zealand. We don't pay anything for hospital visits. The doctor only costs $15. The government funds ALOT of our healthcare.
Psychiatrists and therapists are all free if you get reffered by your doctor. It's pretty good.
deleted_user
deleted_user
We don't pay anything for docs, hospital visits or psychiatrists either. We have to pay for therapist visits and our meds which can get quite expensive. I pay almost $250 per month on meds.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Woah that's alot. The gov pays about $300 per month for meds that i only have to pay $3 for 3 months. It is so heavily subsidised here.
Tucey
Tucey
Anyone out there wanna add me as a friend?
vickybea
vickybea
l agree with the others get your pdoc to write a letter about your meds and try for disability again and if you do try this link for help...

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Bipolar_Disorder/advice/8224882-advice-link-free-health
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Tucey

I have Bipolar 2 disorder with rapid cycling and have been known to be a recluse also. I felt safe in my room it's a haven, from the outside world. But my psychiatrist insisted it was for sleeping at night only. It was really tempting to hide away in there at first. But looking back it was the best thing for me. Like all Bipolar people we need regular sleep patterns and this really helped. Try to get out every day around the same time. Even if it's just in the yard studying, you'll feel much better for it. Gradually you may feel like walking or going somewhere more social.