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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Buckle up

Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish

For many of us the change in the season means it's a time of anything from being mildly unsettled to triggering an episode.


On top of that we have the global situation(s) that are probably creating stress which add to the triggering stimuli.


Plus whatever is happening locally for you and no doubt stuff that is going on in your personal lives.


So buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.


malibumark
malibumark
Thanks Mark!
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
True true!

We have tools in our mental health toolbox, and an aptitude to reach for support when needed. Some of the other panicked population maybe doesn’t have knowledge of that stuff, so I try to keep that in mind when navigating the outside world during times like these.

Thanks for the reminder, fish!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
So true Mark.... I have been struggling for a while now...... I look at the news and I see so much stress and grief and feel so bloody helpless

Thank you for the reminder.... And we are here together...... Sending out big hugs

I saw this today and it made me smile...... xo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYaCIUiQlog
mlr0853
mlr0853
Agree....so many feel helpless to the powers that be who run countries, state, or local policy. I have my own tool box which includes Prayer For All's Highest Good. Also acceptance of what I've no power to change.

In finding purpose and meaning I smile, it's understood in all languages without the complications of words. A smile also heals, mind and body as it increases dopamine's level which helps with depression.

My best to all~~with gratitude despite the quirks :) for the many here on ds who help me through the day.
confessionsofaqueen
confessionsofaqueen
Yummy
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Yes, good to know. Im still using my light box and seeing my sisters regularly so I am hoping to avoid the hospital in the change of seasons as I usually do
confessionsofaqueen
confessionsofaqueen
Honey, I got my driver license for Good, cause, and Effect! Let us keep her steady and pray for no turbulence... ✈️
Taorluath
Taorluath
From November to February I suffer from seasonal Bipolar depression. Every-single-year. I hear you all and send my love! I live where we've had snow on the ground in May. That in itself is depressing lol! I hate winter and I hate snow. So our warm summer days are June-Aug. One day I will move somewhere tropical so I don't have to deal with this. Anyone else in this same boat?
bywena
bywena
Feeling it for some reason my mania is worse in winter always different
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