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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kittycat72d
kittycat72d
Well I went to my depression support group today.I swear I dont know if it is even worht going to. I go there we share what happens in our week blh blah blah ect. I shared my week what happened and what not. I ended up crying my eyes out. Someone bought up a subjecy about relationships with family ect and I was thinking about my familey. It is disfunctional. I also bought up to about losing my mom and Ijust lost it. I know I still miss her and alsways will. I in a way think that I didnt grienve really. I dont know I have so many thoughts swirling around in my head,my head is liteally spinning, How do you make it stop? I did get a phone # of one of the girls in the group and we are going to call each other to see how we are doing. So thats one good thing I guess. My currentt living situation sucks and I am pissed about that to. I have such a headache from stressing I guess. Does anyone have any coping ways to cope with losing a parent? Also any coping ways for anxiety? I just feel like my life is one big mess and I dont know how to fix it or get out.
tommymott
tommymott
Tears are good. They show that something's going on. I think all families are dysfunctional and the more normal they appear the more dysfunctional they are. Grieving takes time, 5 years is typical for a serious life event, so give yourself time. http://www.caring.com/grief
I don't think we have to stop the swirling thoughts. (I like that...swirling.) But we should be able to slow them down with meds and mental techniques.
Sounds to me like you're on track to making things work.
kittycat72d
kittycat72d
thanks for the link Tommy. I will read it tomorrow it is almost time for bed,hoping I sleep tonight.
HeatherCliff
HeatherCliff
Dear kittycat,

I am so sorry about your Mom. My Dad died in Aug. 1999. I have cried millions of tears. Crying is a good thing to do. The pain lessens after years go by. May Jesus Christ comfort you, kittycat.
I come from a dysfunctional family, and then I made my own dys-
functional family. Of course, it wasn't just me; I had help.


Love,
heather
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Therapy takes time kitty.. You've found a safe place to vent and let your feelings out and that's a good thing..
I got a lot out of group therapy but it took a few months before I could really feel that it was helping me... I slowly saw really positive changes in myself..
Grief is so painful and it's a process that again takes time.. Allow yourself to grieve.. There is therapy specifically for grief it you wanted it..
I've lost both of my parents now and some things change us forever... Eventually though the good memories come back and can bring a smile to our faces..
Great big hug for you and a blessing..xo
kittycat72d
kittycat72d
I just read the article Tommy. It was great and gave me alot of insight on grieveing ect. I really have to work on this. I dont think I actually grieved yet. I think this has alot to do with my depression to.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Grief is part of the process. It is good to cry.

Good luck.
kittycat72d
kittycat72d
I know grief is good yes. I dont think I did grieve though,thats my problem. I dont like to cry and show my emotions. but now I cry all the time so dont know whats that about. I watch a movie and it could be funny and I cry. I think of certain things I cry I just cry at every little thing it seems lately and I dontknow why.
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