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.
This is my mania
This is what mania looks like for me
I started feeling out of control by age 22
I felt I had so much to do but not enough time to do it
My mind would race 24/7 and sleep was horrible I was always tired
I was either in tears or very irate picking verbal fights with my dad
I could not concentrate on school work or concentrate period
Enter the world of internet dating
Sex was my downfall
I went from phone sex to meeting strangers pretty quickly
I almost got kicked out of my parents house
Lithium really saved me it calmed me down I was me again after 5 yrs
I thank God for my family everyday
Now I am stable
This is what mania looks like for me
I started feeling out of control by age 22
I felt I had so much to do but not enough time to do it
My mind would race 24/7 and sleep was horrible I was always tired
I was either in tears or very irate picking verbal fights with my dad
I could not concentrate on school work or concentrate period
Enter the world of internet dating
Sex was my downfall
I went from phone sex to meeting strangers pretty quickly
I almost got kicked out of my parents house
Lithium really saved me it calmed me down I was me again after 5 yrs
I thank God for my family everyday
Now I am stable
tommymott
Good for you in finding a way to stop it.
worldofblah4
I am so happy for you and your stability! This winter I am the most stable I have been in a long time. I have been depressed since I was 13 (I am 25 years old now), then manic since I was 19, and schizoaffective since 4 years ago. I always end up in the psych hospital during the winter so I am excited. My med combination right now is pretty life altering. I added lexapro and navane about a month and a half ago but even before that I was pretty stable. Now I am even more stable.
sfagrad
Thank you both. Worldofblah i am happy to hear that you have found stability as well. It is the best feeling in the world to feell like yourself again after such a long period. Looking back at what i did while manic makes me cringe. lol That is a place i hope I never ever visit again.
Autumn111269
Lithium has done wonders for me as well. Congrats on finding some stability!!
SunCloudJD
YAY to happy endings....I'm so glad you've come so far sf.... Thanks for sharing your stability....xo
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Which explains the mysterious fevers and my extra fatigue. I'm so glad I pushed for answers.
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Due to my increased paranoia, anxiety, and a panic attack over the weekend, my psychiatrist has put me back in a full dose of Zyprexa until further notice. Every time I think I'm getting ahead something happens and it's back to square one. I knew he was gonna do this but I can't help feeling disappointed. It is what it is.
