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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OK, I've been accused of bringing everyone else down when I'm having an episode. How do I stop before I lose my relationships? How do I put on a "happy" face to get along with everyone else when I'm falling apart? I'm really trying but it's so hard.
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Kinda like when someone asks, how are you? I want to rip their face off.... they really don't want to know.
Although I am not ashamed of being BP, I CAN'T let anybody see how damaging this condition can be. I won't allow myself to be that vulnerable to others.
Being BP does not shame me, but I feel naked - even to my family - when I am gripped. So, it is better to hide it and bring it out only when I feel safe to be the whole me.
I hope this helps you some.
i make sure i get just the right ammount of sleep not too much, clean up my self shave and fresh clothes all the time anything that i know will give me little pick me ups then when i have to face the world i have just enough energy to seem a little up and normal but keep reality in as small a dose as possible