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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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A waste of time . . .

deleted_user
deleted_user
Ok
I've been on this site for about a month. Reading what everyone says about various issues. I have gotten into some discussions. It makes me feel better when I'm on this site.....but....it seems to me that everyone that has this disorder simply lives in different degrees of unhappiness. I have my first appointment with my pdoc tomorrow morning at 9 and don't want to follow through with it. It just seems that no matter what treatment anyone is on that the out come is the same - just different degrees of unhappiness.
I want so badly to be happy but it just doesn't seem possible.
Any advice????????? (or just something to make me feel less hopeless?)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't know who you've been talking to, but I'm pretty happy.

BP for many people does still bring ups and downs even though you are on meds. The meds just cut down the severity of the ups and downs. There is no cure for BP, only treatment.

But, if you're not feeling your best, it might be a good idea to consult your pdoc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I go from one extreme to another, but, for the most part I AM happy. I can stress out, bounce off the walls, cry, be calm, all in one day...but underneath it all, I am basically happy.
This site is a place where we can all go to vent, but there are a lot of funny threads here, too.
I think you are freaking out about your appointment. I can't wait to hear from you tomorrow after the appt. the great and powerful baggy knees predicts that you will be tired but feeling much better!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wouldn't go as far as to say that everyone is unhappy on here, we suffer mood swings and our happiness is a result of our current mood. Most people I would say are unhappy when they are down.

I belive there is happiness in everyone, some have the key to unlock it and some are still searching for the key. Never give up :))
deleted_user
deleted_user
To the Great and Powerful baggy knees - thanks I sure hope your right. You've made me feel better. :)
nobody666
nobody666
did you ever notice the posts are 60% by unhappies and the responses are 80% by happies thats the great thing about here you can be down and plenty of people will try to bring you up just try looking at the world a little differently around you (hard for a bp) but you will find a lot of happiness.
dont keep looking over the four leaf clover that you've overlooked before :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
There are varying degrees in everything we do. There's even varying degrees of happiness. Keep your appointment. Together, your doctor and you will find the right course of treatment. You will see happiness again. Don't give up on treatment when you haven't tried it. It works. For the first time since 1996, I actually feel happy. It is a small degree, but it is a degree, and I will take it. So should you. Good luck to you. I really hope that you give it a go.
deleted_user
deleted_user
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY...

Now go see your doctor please!

We have our moments and get unhappy and come here for support...sometime we don't come here when every thing is cool, something we should do more of.

I think that is what you are seeing
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not unhappy..I'm accepting of things at the mo'..it's not always so grim.
meme88
meme88
Go!! I have be waitin since I was 12 to see a p doc I am this friday.. u will find the rite med it just takes time and of couse there is aways gunna be ups and downs everyone dose not seeing a docter could make u way wrost.
penny59
penny59
hello i have been bp since i was 13 and i am now 48 .i only started treatment a month ago and i am happier already.dont know if its the meds or just knowing that i am getting treatment.but i am feeling alittle better.i have been suffering too long.please go to your doc and get help .dont wait.hugs ..marie
deleted_user
deleted_user
Geez, don't skip the pdoc appt. I was stable and happy for about 3 full years since dx about 4.5 years ago. I've had an episode recently but I'm pulling out of it thanks to a new med. There is hope. It won't be great all the time but it can certainly be MUCH better with the right meds.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You don't understand that those 'different degrees of happiness' have been attained the hard way and are shifting all the time.The people that are striving for a better place in their lives don't deserve to be summed up so clumsily.
People rock here.And they are here for each other.They Give and receive.
Yet owe nobody, even you.
dobiedots
dobiedots
I know when I'm happy I don't post much because I'm out doing happy things! We prob. post more when we're depressed. You know, reaching out and all that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Brilliant John, just brilliant
dobiedots
dobiedots
I hope we passed the audition.
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