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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crystal555 07/31/2011

I just ont know what to do anymore...i feel like im at a cross rds and dont know which rd to take....im so tired of feeling so bad that i cant do the things i used to enjoy, cant be there for my child 100% and i feel like im letting my family down....im fraid they will eventually walk away cuz they dont know what to tell me anymore...im going to see a p-doc for the first time on the 8th....im so afraid he wont be able to help me either...i just want my life back YES i do understand this is something i will have to live with for the rest of my life...the ups the downs the dpression...but will i ever get a break? im just so scard all the time my mind wanders constantly...the meds im on have brought me a long way dont get me wrong but it just feels like something is missing....i dont feel like hardly going anywhere awy from home (my comfront zone).. just feel so lazy all the tme..i just dont know which way to go...i dont wanna live the rest of my life feeling this way...no im not sucideal...i know i have to keep puttn one foot in front of the other for my daughter...somebody please tell me things will be ok..... that if i keep trying i will eventually get better,able to deal with this and live a happy life.... thats my biggest fear is being stuck in the stge that im in now...ty to all (((((hugs))))))

deleted_user 08/01/2011

I understand how you feel. Meds don't fix it all for me. What has worked for me is changing my thoughts. I have been to the point of just wanting to die but told myself that it would pass. I forced myself to do things like shower and go to work. It took everything I had to do simple daily tasks but I kept the mindset that I would continue to do these things. I knew if I didn't that my life would fall apart and I refuse to give up. I have also learned how to deal with negative emotions by being honest with myself. Best of luck to you, I hope you can find some ways to cope.

deleted_user 08/01/2011

You have to keep busy and find things to get you through the day.

Take it one day at a time and don't forget to breathe. In other words make time for yourself when you can.

You're in the right place. We're here for support and laughs =)

mysavior05 08/01/2011

i un derstand exactly how you feel and i can say it sucks.i was starting to feel good and than one bad event and gone. the meds do help but its never gone. i cant do what i used to do either and when your feeling good its easy to say make the best out it do what you can but when u feel like crap that just aint enough. u want your life back . all you can do is talk to those who understand.i know than what?????i dont know i am standing right along side you((((HUGS)))))

doorknob 08/01/2011

it's ok

just take a deep breath and be patient. You won't get help instantly because that's not how it works. But the right meds help a lot. It just takes time finding the right one's for you.

As for me I've been good and I've been bad it's finding that healthy balance that is key. It's a life long battle but you can work hard to keep it in check.

doorknob 08/01/2011

um what every one else said.

the meds help but ultimately there is no cure. They just improve things enough to help you function better. I'm not cured either I still have a messy house as we speak. But I'm doing much better then less than a year ago.

crystal555 08/01/2011

ty so much doorknob thats all i nnede just someone to say im not thinking crazy...i know down deep in my heart things can get better i know there is something out there to atleast let me function better and live happier...and ty to everyone else for your replys....just got downtonite and yo guys were there to lift me bak up!! any time i can help with ya just let me kno...((((((hugs))))))) to all

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