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'm having problems with my abandonment issues caused by events from my childhood. I feel like everyone has left me today. I called my therapist this afternoon to talk about it She said she would call me back. I know she isn't going to because she never calls after 7pm, and is past that now. I feel so alone and insignificant. When I feel abandoned I start feeling like self harming. I don't want to cut again.I'm still dealing with the aftermath of cutting two weeks ago. How can I get my therapist to realize how bad of a problem it really is, and how can I stop myself from feeling abandoned?
Symptoms reinforce the symptoms. You might want to try thinking differently. Why?--Because you'll feel less of these terrible moods. How?--By doing the opposite of what you "need" to do; by giving yourself less sympathy; by doing an activity, instead of talking to someone.
I'm not a psychologist, but does it not make sense, and is it not worth a shot?