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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Doing alot of self examination about my BP. I stopped to think how many issues I've wanted friends and family to understand. Then things like it's to hard to work because my moods flecuate. Don't ask me to bring a dish to the party because I may not feel like showing up. This week I'm down so don't expect the house to be cleaned or dinners made just can't cope. Then I'm feeling great and everyone should listen to my rapid bullshit or there rude because now I'm in the mood to talk to people.
So I wonder once meds are regulated aren't most of us suppossed to be able to deal with life. How many people have deaths, loss of jobs, homes, cancer etc. If all of these people said what I do I'd be pissed. As for me I think I need to get out of myself a bit and think about the strenghths of many people that cope that don't have BP.
So I wonder once meds are regulated aren't most of us suppossed to be able to deal with life. How many people have deaths, loss of jobs, homes, cancer etc. If all of these people said what I do I'd be pissed. As for me I think I need to get out of myself a bit and think about the strenghths of many people that cope that don't have BP.
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I still don't know how to explain my days I'm not doing well to others (even those that know I have BP). But, when I'm doing well, I tend to overdo for others.
The question is what is our definition of selfish? If it's taking care of myself so I can be there for others, it's self preservation. Interesting topic though.
I feel I have that type of community around me. I chose to finally get therapy and go on meds because it was affecting my work. Let's face it, my freinds are just as screwed up as I am. Maybe they aren't BP, but they have their own issues.
My husband and I remind each other all the time "put your oxagin (i can't spell this morning) mask on first, then assist the person next to you."
Take care of yourself first. And I pray you have a community that accepts you and all your wacked out ways.
Meds will keep you from interupting, and maybe buying that brand new gaget that you don't have the money for. But they won't give you coping skills. You will still have emotions, and that is great. They just won't be so exagerted. People at work are already wondering why I am mellow. I am getting the same amount of work done, but I am not glued to the ceiling. They think there is something wrong with me. I just put on my oxegen mask.
But I know what you mean. I am so tired of being the topic of conversation for my family and my husband. Is she okay? How is she today? Do we have to walk on eggshells today? But its my own fault. But its okay. This disease begs for attention. You just need to do things for others to try to stop thinking about yourself for awhile. And believe me, I am aware we don't want to think about ourselves as much as we do.
It was a great friend that told me that, whatever I think, the others around me haven't experienced my Bipolar and all the shit we endure just to try and reach the next day.
That really reached to me.
Fell bad if you want but remember that life and death and their meaning has shifted.
ooops... jeez i suppose I might could think about someone else for a bit... nah, its all about me better that way, then i can't blame anyone else for the crazy shit
i think we are reasonable in expecting our families, those we live with, if they mean to be part of our support system, to take an active part in understanding what we go through.
they're never going to totally get it. nobody will. nobody will ever really "get" anything that we've been through.
i agree with pluck about learning to just say no.
some people, too, are never going to understand us and i'm learning to accept that.
my coworkers don't get it when i'm in a shitty mood and i don't feel like explaining, "well, you see, i'm bipolar and i'm having a low week."
let them think i'm just a bitch. that's fine with me.
You'll be surprised seeing the very selfish people outside yr window.
I find it ironic that I come to DS to escape from ME in real life .. yet..share stories about what 'cages' me in real life.
I dont talk about my bi-polar unless with my friend who is a fellow sufferer.
I always put others before myself. I know there are probably a lot you that are exactly the same.
So no I dont think we are self centred. If we were, we wouldnt be here offering our support to each other.