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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doorknob 01/20/2011

I'd like to say sorry I know there are a lot of people who need support tonight. Just so you know I do care and have read some things that people have posted. But right now I"m not in a way to be very supportive at the moment so for that reason I didn't post. If you were hurt in any way because of lack of support from me than I'm sorry. I know no one will probably be thinking that about me specifically but I know sometimes some one is in need of support and then doesn't get it because of lack of posting. So I just wanted to apologize for it. Some times I don't post even when I'm not in a bad way, but I don't know what to say.

I just feel bad that I can't be there for others right now. But I will be back helping out when I can when my moods are a little better. And I didn't change my status because I'm not really sure what and accurate description of my mood is.

Thank you every body! Love you all!

deleted_user 01/20/2011

that's nice of you to post this. that shows you're thinking of people. I think you can only do what you can do, you know what i mean? I've heard the saying that you have to save yourself before you can save others. I think it's true. At least you put the word out...

doorknob 01/20/2011

Thanks.

I'm not beating myself up or anything, but I can get burned out. I know a few others have complained that they weren't getting the support they needed. I feel like I might have let them down. I'm hopeful that every one can get the support they need. But nothing is perfect I understand, I hope they stick around any way so they can see what a wonderful place this can be.

deleted_user 01/20/2011

You helped me tonight doorknob. Don't be so hard on yourself. I really appreciated what you had to say. You are a very supportive and kind person, no need to apologize for that.

deleted_user 01/20/2011

just posting what you just posted shows you are being supportive in a way...of peoples emotions. That was very kind of you to post this.I dont always post because of the same reasons. Sometimes if I feel really bad, I dont feel much of a help bc I cant even get my thoughts together. When the time is ready, this goes for all of us, then we help others. Until then, its ok to rely on others who are stronger at that point. At some point, when they are down, we may be strong enough in return. Thats what support is all about.

Shelly4 01/20/2011

doorknob, I think you are a lovely person with a good heart. You also have no fear in sharing your views which have been very helpful.

I think, like many of us, we feel responsible to "keeping up" with everyone and always being there to support others. This site is here for you to "seek" support also. It is okay to reach out to us when you are struggling and not give back. We care for you and want to help you as much as you have helped all of us.

Hope you feel better soon..........xo

deleted_user 01/20/2011

This is very nice. It shows you care and that you aren't in a place right now to help others.

deleted_user 01/20/2011

We can't always be there for others. Sometimes we just have to be there for ouselves. That is the best we can do. Don't worry about it. We all get that way sometimes. If you need us we are here for you too. It is all give and take. Sometimes we give and sometimes we take and sometimes we do both.

deleted_user 01/20/2011

x's

deleted_user 01/21/2011

Glad we could chat in the middle of the night. We ought to have an insomniacs club.

You are doing just fine. Take care of yourself, or you won't be able to help others.

deleted_user 01/21/2011

Take care of yourself!
((hugs))

olenka1 01/21/2011

Sometimes we need to take refuge & be with our own thoughts don't feel bad about it.

Unwell 01/21/2011

Nice of you to post this. It's already been said, and i agree, just posting this show's ya care.

Hope you feel better soon.

doorknob 01/21/2011

Thank you every one. Your responses are wonderful. I swear I have more ups and downs on this new medication then before I was on it. But I'm glad to be feeling emotions again since I wasn't feeling them before.
I woke up this morning and was fine now I feel like I'm having too much ADD. I keep sitting and staring blankly. I start doing something and then I just blank out. I see my pdoc on the 31. So until then I have to deal but I will be writing some of this down for her. Hopefully I will be back to doing every thing I can soon.

In the mean time thank you every one! :)

deleted_user 01/21/2011

Hope you feel better soon.

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