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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being kinder to myself

haleyhutchins
haleyhutchins

hi!! i am new to the group, but i love this!! this is so awesome for support, especially during this time! i have really struggled with mental illness most of my life but did not recognize it as that. when i finally sought help for the first time in 2018 was when i found out why i was struggling to such great extent in years past. i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well as PTSD that year so this is a group that i felt very comfortable joining as i can relate to many of y'all. i just wanted to check in and post how my day has been. today has been a pretty good day, actually. i was able to play outside with a few kiddos which brings me lots of joy! i am learning to be kinder to myself. it is so important to be gracious to ourselves. it's so hard, but i am learning to practice it more. to whoever is reading this - hang in there and know that you are not alone!!!

beckyp
beckyp
I remember how relieved I was when I got a diagnoses. Before that I thought I was going crazy and no one could help me. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties.

Welcome to the group.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I think having compassion for oneself is very important when you have mental illness. There is something wrong that is not our fault and all we can do is our very best. And sometimes our very best just isnt good enough and I know how frustrating that is.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Haley … This is a good place to come.... The PTSD board on here is good as well

Big hug... I'm glad that you've found us.....xo
haleyhutchins
haleyhutchins
thank you all for being so kind!! i am happy to be here!!
mkwlhelmy
mkwlhelmy
You are never alone Haley. I will always be your support system and the person for you to talk to. I'm happy to be in this group with you because I feel like you and I both need more bipolar and PTSD support. Being kinder to yourself, acknowledging your strengths, and praising yourself for your worth all help with self esteem and happiness as yourself. Never forget that there are people who love you and care about you, including me of course!! I feel like all bipolar people need at least 1 bipolar buddy that can understand them, which is you for me! You have brought me so much joy, kindness, and understanding which I will forever cherish and be grateful for. I love you strong woman!!!
SE1989
SE1989
Hi! I admire that. By the way, getting diagnosed was a relief for me. I just had no idea what was wrong or how I could handle it. Anyways, I wish I knew how to be kinder to myself. I am my worst critic. Do you have any tips?
haleyhutchins
haleyhutchins
madi, i love you so much and i’m so thankful to have you in my life!!!! so glad we’re in this together!!! and SE1989, it is not easy at all and i really have just been working on learning some DBT coping skills. it really helps me to write gratitude lists, breathe in positive intentions and exhale the negative ones. i’m constantly self sabotaging but i have to remember my skills and try to use them. hang in there and keep going because you are worth it!!
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