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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Alliegator 02/15/2009

I'm such a mess. I was on clonazepam for sleep but it started to mess with my speech and then I started not being able to remember things. I stopped taking it but my brain still feels a little funny. Yesterday I had volunteer training for 8 hours straight to work for 5 straight to my friend's b-day party. All of this on 3 hours of sleep. I guess I must have been a little manic. I wish my moods could figure themselves out. This morning I'm depressed. I'm mad at myself and I don't really know why. I have so so so much homework today. I am overwhelmed. And I have to call off work today because i woke up with a super bad sore throat. My tonsils are so swollen I am having trouble swallowing food. Blah.......I need a break from life.

deleted_user 02/15/2009

Well I hope things change for you. There is one guarantee...they will...lol! Seriously, I hope you feel better...I would take being depressed over being manic any day...that's just my opinion...but truly, neither of those conditions is any fun. Maybe do something nice for yourself especially seeing as you don't feel good physically. Make an ice cream sundae and watch a favorite movie or something...that might help your throat. Well I have to get ready to go to my cousin's birthday party...but take care of yourself. I hope you feel better...Dina

P.S. If you would like to be friends, I would like that too. :)

deleted_user 02/15/2009

It's just showing you how much more you must take care of yourself doll.... you MUST come first because even if you aren't having a mental illness, you still gotta come first in this life so you can take care of your responsibilities!!!

Just take a break right now and don't schedule yourself away because you are used to having so much energy.... or you will fall out of it.

deleted_user 02/15/2009

I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time. I truly hope things change for you soon. Hugs. Feel better!

deleted_user 02/15/2009

Hope you feel better soon. I know how that is, and it sucks big time. I havent felt well since friday, and have been running a fever, so i can relate. HUGS 2 u

deleted_user 02/15/2009

Maybe try a regular sleep med for sleep.Probably won't have the side effects.Good Luck:)

deleted_user 02/15/2009

whenever i am physically ill or just plain not well, my mood reacts by getting lower.

i hope you feel better soon!!! both physically and mentally

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