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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SAMPAGUITA 05/13/2009

when one is too serious, and doesn't take things lightly i think one is more prone to depression. sometimes i thought that I myself is too serious. I find others just hanging out not giving themselves a hard time. being a BP gives me the tendency not to take things lightly. Like ur constantly thinking or worrying. As what like Eckhart tolle said ( the author of the the book The Power of NOw):"The MIND is addicted to thinking. Observe the mind, smile at it."

what do u think?

Shelly4 05/14/2009

I agree and I love his books by the way. From my own experience I spend far too much time in my own mind. Those thoughts evoke emotions that force our behaviors. I find that if I bring myself outward in my art, quilting, painting, gardening, exercise, tennis, hobbies of all sorts, that those emotions are transformed into actions that are productive. If I stay planted in my own thoughts than I become focused on the wrong things for I think it is human nature to gravitate toward the negative.

I think I am a much more balanced person now than I was 10 years ago because I moved out of my head and the more I do it, the more I want to do it, the more I avoid depression and anger.

lenny9 05/14/2009

I want to thank you Shelly for the lovely comment you have written!

I can see myself in your message so clearly. It sounds like you have found something that really works!
I understand your logic and I think I will try your receipe, it all makes sence....

Thanks again, you have opened my eyes wide!

deleted_user 05/14/2009

Yes, have often been accused of being too serious...x

deleted_user 05/14/2009

I don't worry too much about anything...I'm more "go with the flow" and "whatever happens, happens". I realized that worrying got me nothing but stress.

deleted_user 05/14/2009

I find that rumination is a symptom of my hypomania/anxiety. If I can keep that under control, it is easier to take things in stride and focus on what's important. My problem is work--I define myself by my job and worry over the details (my perfectionism showing through and getting the best of me). If I can remember that I am so much more than my job, it helps me to keep things in perspective.

deleted_user 05/14/2009

Yes, i'm a thinker too...and i love to read! I love to read about other BPs too...especially authors!!! and like Shelly says...these thoughts evoke my behavior and i've felt soooo depressed lately!!! She is RIGHT to do all those wonderful things!! I want to learn to make jewelerly, but i'm an academic...always reading and writing...always behind the computer and books!!! the arts, exercise and other hobbies i think are essential for our minds not to think that much...even board games, cards or scrabble helps!!! i needed this advice!!!

gramybear 05/19/2009

I'M GLAD I READ ALL THESE POSTS BECAUSE HAVING TO BE THE 'MOTHER PER SAE" MOST OF MY LIFE, I TOOK EVERYTHING SERIOUS. I'M GOING TO TRY AND NOT TO THAT ANYMORE. THANKS FOR HELPING ME.

deleted_user 05/20/2009

I'm often too serious yeah but also I can tend to joke around about things that aren't funny too.

Can't seem to get it right a lot of the time =/

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