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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mjones0608 04/30/2010

I have been divorced for more than a year, but the loneliness continues. Having bipolar does not make things any easier for me. Going through everyday life seems nearly impossible some days. I can't even work. I had to move back in with my parents because I can't stand living alone. It's just too much for me.

deleted_user 04/30/2010

I can totally understand where you are at. I am divorced, too and bipolar. It took me a lonnnnng time to get over my marriage ending. It is a very sad thing. It deserves time to go through the grieving process!!! You are in my prayers!! If you need to talk, shoot me a message. I'd be happy to help!

simplegirl 04/30/2010

I was in the same boat as you when my boyfriend broke up with me. I shut myself in my apartment and didn't talk to anyone but my family. I was lonely, but I didn't contact anyone. If I had, I wouldn't have been so lonely. Friends would have kept my mind busy.

I didn't have the option to live with my parent. My mother is no longer a live and I'd never be able to handle living with my dad and step-mom. I need my privacy. Do what I want when I want.

It took me a year to become more "normal". I do things with my friends, but I do stay home a lot. I do this because I like it, plus I'm always on here and Facebook. I love the internet!!

It takes time, but you will get there eventually. Try to make yourself contact some friends. I wish I would have.Get a job, that will force you to socialize with people outside of your house. Then, move onto your own place. You'll like it after awhile.

They have a loneliness board here on DS. You could join that and see what others are doing to kill their loneliness. Plus you can converse with more people!

I hope you start feeling better. It's the pits to be lonely. Just remember that it does get better. Hugs

deleted_user 04/30/2010

Lonliness is very tough but just take things day by day and take steps to distract yourself and try social things even if its just chatting with people here on DS. I hope things improve soon for you! Take care.

starfish 04/30/2010

Hi there....I was very devastated and had my first severe bout of depression when I divorced. that was in 1990-91 and I am now "celebrating" my 20 years of freedom. It has taken me all this time, to fully recover and get my feet under me. (while dealing with other major life issues at the same time) Even though I am on disability right now, it is still MY place and MY life. And for the first time, oddly enough, I have the resources and dr.s in place, where i can get into the heavy stuff I need to, heal completely. And signs of life are showing up already. There IS hope, and there IS a new life ahead of you.

((( hugs )))

deleted_user 04/30/2010

So sorry that you are feeling so alone, divorce is not easy and I really believe we take things harder as bipolars (we are sensitive people). Been there and am out the other side of the worm hole,so keep your chin up it does get better...Maria

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