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.
I am feeling so depressed and alone right now. I am trying so hard not to start cutting again. I don't know what to do anymore.
deleted_user
Is cutting a Bipolar thing? I never thought about doing it.
deleted_user
so sorry that the depression is so bad right now.I know it hits so hard at times. But please don't feel alone.We are all here for you and we understand what you are feeling right now.I think some times I would feel really up against it if I couldn't come here and recieve comfort from others who really get it.Let me know if you ever want to chat.Take good care .
deleted_user
Hun dont start cutting, you are not alone. I know it sometimes feels like you are but your not, we are here for you.
deleted_user
this is a bad low and if you want to chat I am here
Charity6262
Thanks yall I am feeling a little better ... still really depressed ... but better
TwilightStar
Im here! I deal with cutting urges all the time and BP, plus a whole other spectrum of stuff including major depression. So feel free to messege me or add me as a friend if ya need someone to talk to ever
deleted_user
i hope you don't start cutting and instead call a crisis hotline. on monday i hope you call your pdoc-good luck!
deleted_user
I'm a cutter. My tdoc suggests Bengay on your arms instead. It gives the same effect without injury. *HUGS*
deleted_user
I don't think cutting is a bipolar thing...but I did read this interesting theory that it's a cultural thing ie/ it's "big in High School" in recent years- particularly in the US. That much like bulimia, young women can learn such behavior from their peers. I thought that interesting. Kinda makes sense to me.
deleted_user
I have never self harmed either.
deleted_user
guys too, I guess.
deleted_user
& I guess if you start dealing with 'uncomfortable feelings' (therapyspeak) via method such a cutting..it would be addictive & seem instinctual every time one experienced such emotions. Yeah?
Charity6262
Cutting for me is a control thing, because that is the only pain I can control. It is also a way to make sure I can still feel something when I feel numb inside. My high school had 30 kids in it ... I didn't pick it up there I figured it out on my own (unfortunatly).
surferchica
hey charity, I am glad you shared & didn't cut. self abuse/cutting can occur with bipolar altho its not diagnostic...it also can occur w/ borderline personality disorder...I have experienced self abuse in the past, for me a response to intense pain, to numb it... this was way before it was really known like it is today...better now, for the most part, at least in this area....there is hope.
Charity6262
Why is it when I need someone to talk to there is no one around. I can't do this ... I give up.
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