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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sfagrad 04/05/2014

My ex is in the Army and could possibly have PTSD. I am trying to get over him and was doing good until wednesday when the shooting happend at Fort Hood. Ever sense then i have been thinknig of him non stop and I am worried about him. He is safe but the thought of him being in emotional pain breaks my heart. I am trying to get myself back on track but it has been hard. What do I do?

rosiestorm 04/05/2014

Maybe give him one last call, if that's not too much for you, to check on him. Then it can put ur mind to rest. But then, move on.

Break ups are so hard, especially when you still care about the person.

sfagrad 04/05/2014

Unfortunatly we do not have a mutrual friend. I did text him but I regret it, he causes me nothing but pain and heart ache. I do still care about him but i know he would not reach out to me. He pushed me away and said some really mean thnigs to me, he got what he wanted me out of his life. All i can do is pray. I am going to have to go back to redirecting my thoughts. I know it will get easier it just really sucks. I have talked to a therapist about this, allI need is time. Thank you both.

irishwriter 04/05/2014

my heart goes out to you. it is so difficult to turn off our feelings. big fat hugs. at least you know he is safe.

surferchica 04/05/2014

I have two sons in the army, so I know how stressful these things are, and if you let your mind run away with you, you can and will get progressively freaked out.

You must release him to the care of what you believe in, even if it is the nurses, doctors or therapists. Many, many care.

God bless....peace tonight.

KatLin 04/05/2014

I have a few family members close ones in the military . my brother in law does have PTSD. I worry all the time for my sister although she says its fine.........they always say its fine. You need to give yourself time to heal your heart from this relationship. He will always be a part of you as anyone who was a major part of your life is. he is not yours to worry so much about that you would put your welfare at risk over his. Him causing you so much heart ach and yet you reach out in this time of difficulty is putting his welfare over your own

stay close to your own supports while you learn to let him go and you both have healthier lives.

sfagrad 04/06/2014

I have always put his needs before my own. I do need to take care of me and not worry about him. It has been really hard for me.

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