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 having some issues. A few weeks ago, my psych switched me from 600 mg Seroquel XR to the generic Seroquel, 450 mg. I am pretty sure I went manic this week, which for me is EXTREME irritability. Plus my sleep schedule got thrown WAY off last week due to having a procedure at the hospital. So Tuesday I kind of lost it. I have been self harming and keep having really bad thoughts I am not suicidal. I'm just in a dark place. I'm having trouble at work with stress, I am having big time money problems. I am soooo not into Christmas this year. It is making me feel even worse because I am not feeling well, mentally or physically. When I go into the stores I feel like ripping all the decorations down. Bad, I know. Plus, this month is a hard one as it is. I was married on dec 23. My marriage ended because he cheated. I also lost a pregnancy in Dec when I was married. And I lost two of my grandparents right near Christmas. Just an around suckfest. :(. Sorry to sound like whoa is me.
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Here is my new brother, copper :) He's so tiny! Moo and Tuck were ok with him on first meeting. Rocket due to his severe aggression will never meet Cooper.
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november and december are very hard for me...lots of anniversaries of things i would rather not revisit. i can't get into christmas at all this year. i am so broke i can't even buy stuff to make gifts or cards. i haven't even been able to put up my little pink christmas tree.
this dark place will pass, but i would check with the pdoc.
hugs and puppy kisses
I decided to Act Opposite and Do Something In The Moment. What began as a minor bit of rum ball making turned into a full blown out maxi-project! I made more than 300 of them!! Found little tins at the store for .50 each. Now I have 12 presents to give out. But my get up and go just got up and went. Whew - whirlwind ride.
I hope you find light in the darkness - I'll hold a candle for you.
I don't have money this year to buy gifts which bums me out. I too lost a child in Dec and one in Jan. So I know how you feel. Christmas can be tough. I wish I had the means to buy for my children and grand children and maybe help some one else that can't afford Christmas because I know how they feel. Especially if you have small children.