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.
My daughters God Sister is BP1 with psycotic tendancies... She is 12 years old and been hospitalized at least 3 times for either attemps or thoughts of suicide.
I feel like being some one in her life that Has BP and understands the good and bad about BP that there is got to be a way to help her.
This weekend I didnt want to be alone while hubby is away so I asked only her (not the other 2 sisters) If she would be willing to keep me company while my husband is away as I get depressed and stuff. I said we could have a girls weekend and have fun
I am hoping she will see me asking for support and that its ok. See me take my meds and not mind even thought I hate the side affects... And that I can help her realize that there is life with BP.
Anyone have any suggestions for how I could help her??? Or maybe the younger people here maybe they have some ideas of what she DOESNT want to hear??? I really want to let her know she isnt alone and she isnt a freak or nuts.... But at the same time I dont want to shove it in her face either
I feel like being some one in her life that Has BP and understands the good and bad about BP that there is got to be a way to help her.
This weekend I didnt want to be alone while hubby is away so I asked only her (not the other 2 sisters) If she would be willing to keep me company while my husband is away as I get depressed and stuff. I said we could have a girls weekend and have fun
I am hoping she will see me asking for support and that its ok. See me take my meds and not mind even thought I hate the side affects... And that I can help her realize that there is life with BP.
Anyone have any suggestions for how I could help her??? Or maybe the younger people here maybe they have some ideas of what she DOESNT want to hear??? I really want to let her know she isnt alone and she isnt a freak or nuts.... But at the same time I dont want to shove it in her face either
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
And congratulations,,, I wish someone had taken that kind of interest in my son when he was that age. You may be on to something that can truly be very valuable to this young lady. Way to go!
I just know at her age I felt ignored and had some one noticed my problems I wouldnt have suffered years of abuse by others and my self. Thanks for the web sites Ill look into em befor she comes.
I know her moods are different and she is a tween after all mood swings are a given... I saw my brothers BP at her age and I see the same things in her. She hates her meds but knows how they help (she feels the diffrance) but I know she feels like a freak of nature (her words) and that life is basically a one road trip to hell... and I just want her to see and know that having BP can give so many good things in life... She has a beautiful voice. Her meds make her heavy and that bothers her of cource... just so many things to support her throught
What do you think?
The book that I still think is the best out there is The Bipolar Child by Demitri Popolus. It's been revised many times and updated, was first published in 2000... lol... I think it was still warm from the printers when I bought my copy. It was 5 years after my son's dx but.... actually, he was 12 when the book was published...just like your little friend. :)