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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jspencereds 05/28/2011

I have chronic pain in addition to the bipolar condition. I end up taking 28 pills per day. I have done another bipolar insane thing but this one is being used to help people. I started RamblingChronicPK podcast to discussion my journey and help and share with other people who suffer in life. Check it out if you get a chance, but regardless I have chosen to do some positive stuff to try to help the medicine. I started eating a paleo diet and started running. I exercise like crazy and it helps somehow. I am trying to learn other things that people do to cope with all of the horse crap we have to go through to try to fit into a normal world. What things do you do? Does reading help you, what do you read? What other things have you tried. Thanks and I hope everyone has a gret weekend. I would love to hear your ideas because I am having a difficult weekend and could use some positive actions.

deleted_user 05/28/2011

Spending time with my daughter and friends really helps me get out of my own head and puts things in a different perspective.

deleted_user 05/28/2011

music playing and singing( well i try) walking when not to stressed and being with my lovely children and grandaughter

hugs

Rachel

deleted_user 05/28/2011

I used to be on 22 meds with chronic pain. I got on some better meds, and off most of them. And exercise is great for endorphins. I've been riding my bike daily, and I feel so much more stable than normal. As for the pain, it is at a level where I can ignore it.

I also play flute and garden and I I read the Bible, pray and do meditation. I think we have to hit our illnesses at every level. Also a vegetarian, and eat very healthy, even my binge eating is very healthy food. LOL

Nice to meet you, and hope you make it through the weekend ok.

deleted_user 05/28/2011

i have to say being creative help liek you talk about it in a way peopel can relate i do that in my college classes they study mental illness so i am like a test subject with real thoughts i write abotu the things i go throught in a way that is entertanting work on new music things that keep the mind going and the conversation aweay from the norm things that keep me going till i sleep then back at it again but i think the best is to keep your self in a situation whre your mind is your freind not your enemny if you knwo what i mean but using the thought that peopelwould think of as a way to talki about things that wouldnt be talk abotu is something i do to change the pace of life a bit

jspencereds 05/28/2011

Seems like music is a common thing that helps. Also family time. I do enjoy both. I play bass guitar and have three kids.

StuckAtHome 05/29/2011

I love to listen to music, it helps me a lot. Walking is very therapeutic for me sometimes. Doing something creative helps me feel a sense of accomplishment when I'm depressed. Meditation and yoga are very centering and calming if I'm able to focus on it during whatever mood I'm in. Calling up a friend for a conversation or replying to posts on DS can be a good distraction when I need one.

deleted_user 05/29/2011

I agree with many others, I find that exercise and healthy eating Really help my depressive symptoms. The manic side, well, I haven't figured that one out yet, as far as what will "fix" it, but I don't think I'm trying as hard, lol.

I agree with stephanie also, being with Others, and in "reality", so to speak, does wonders for keeping me out of my own head.

:)

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