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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zeinna 01/02/2013

Hi, my name is zeinna , I was told to make an introduction post here .
I am 21years old , I luv to paint , read , surf the web , read manga , discover new things...... A lot of stuff actually .
My father was bipolar but we never knew until I got sick , he is dead now.
I am struggling with my studies , I am studying architecture , I think I will fail this year because I had a severe depressive episode two months ago and I did not attend classes or exams , I hope I do not fail , my mom would die if I fail since I took last year off .
Talking with you guys make me feel better
Hugs

deleted_user 01/02/2013

welcome to the group. It's nice to meet your aquaintance. Be positive and just do what you can do. Your Mum can just accept whatever outcome. Don't stress. Your young and have plenty of time! Be kind to yourself.

DeeTOOL13 01/02/2013

Hello & welcome
I agree with rattles you are young, & you have a lot of time, no need to rush it, if you simply cant do it. It will all work out.

HUGS

deleted_user 01/02/2013

Hi Zeinna, I too, love to paint, read, learn and architechure is my fav, I want to go to school to learn cadd drafting but that is after I get well. I have been doing this bipolar I thing for 20 years and it is exhausting but each time I learn more about my life and illness and at 33 I am ready to finally live my life. You sound like a very awesome creative woman. take care

deleted_user 01/02/2013

Hi Zeinna I am new here too. I don't paint with paint but when I am well enough to string together or finish a thought I do write poetry. Reading has always been a love of mine since I was a kid unless I am so scattered I can't concentrate to read. I am Bipolar and once upon a time was perfectly medicated until one day my mind said "hey I am a fine and don't need this medication." Now I am unmedicated and wow am I chock full of cycling and bipolarism.

tats69 01/02/2013

Hi Zeinna, nice to have you here!

Sounds like you are a very talented person *smile* Sorry to hear you are struggling with your studies, sounds like maybe you should get into one of the counselors office's and talk to them and let them know what has been going on so they can do everything they can to help you out....just a thought here!! Hope things get easier for you, I know school can be a huge stressor at times. *hugs* Goodluck to you!

GinaWonders 01/02/2013

Welcome! It's nice to meet you....

Lots of great support and people here!!!!! You do fit right in : ) This place makes me feel better too....

deleted_user 01/02/2013

Hi and welcome to the group! There is a ton of support here and a lot of friendly people here that understand what you are going thru.

deleted_user 01/02/2013

Welcome to DS.

KimChick 01/02/2013

Hi zeinna! Welcome!

Does your school have any help for students with disabilities like bipolar disorder? It would probably be worth checking out.

I work at a university......I would recommend that if you fail this semester because of attendance, you should take the courses over to raise the gpa. Can you possibly talk to each instructor and explain what happened and see if arrangements can be made to catch up on anything? If you're serious, maybe it CAN be done.....maybe you can take an incomplete instead of a fail.

I looove architecture.....not necessarily doing it, but appreciating it. I love to look at different kinds. I don't think I have a particular favorite type, though. I think more people would find the beauty of it if they would take the time to look....much like art.

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