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.
When was the last time that you accomplished something that made you or someone else feel good? Was it that you've been wanting to do something productive but find yourself saying "I'll do it when I feel better" "I'll do it tomorrow" later later later! Always later. When we were kids we got sick.. took meds.. had shots, fell down got bruised, sprained or broken and we had to keep going because it was the rule. There were always bullies to block the path or some other human condition but we kept going.
Now we're adults who are too damned easy on ourselves, caught up in repeating thoughts and negative thinking which only interferes with success. Yes we have biploar disorder and some have more medical problems than that. We're not kids anymore but it's the same shit different day. Let's get out there and accomplish one small thing that we've been putting off that would make our hearts glad or make someone else's life easier.
Hugs,
Sharon.
Now we're adults who are too damned easy on ourselves, caught up in repeating thoughts and negative thinking which only interferes with success. Yes we have biploar disorder and some have more medical problems than that. We're not kids anymore but it's the same shit different day. Let's get out there and accomplish one small thing that we've been putting off that would make our hearts glad or make someone else's life easier.
Hugs,
Sharon.
I stopped letting it ALWAYS win. I found that "waiting to feel better" before doing things did not work. It was making myself do things that made me feel better. I am fortunate to have a good support system and I am very self conscious about performing as high functioning as possible and taking care of my family. I do know when I NEED to slow down or just shut down a few days but I also know when my disorder is trying to control my life.
xo
Honestly I was pretty stubborn pain in the butt as a kid. I'm not sure I always did keep going, even when I was told I had too. But I'm sure I did accomplish more even when I didn't feel well. I remember getting ill as a child and it never effected my energy. Now I get ill and I'm miserable and knocked out. So there's a definite difference between then and now.