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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Can WILLPOWER help?

SAMPAGUITA
SAMPAGUITA
hello everyone. we know it. we've tried it. There was a time wherein i thought WILLPOWER can do it all. But i was wrong. My willpower is saying yes yes yes to this job but due to my illness (BP) my mind is sluggish. However i tried my best to get on with the job. In the end i realized that the job was not for me. I've invested 7 years in studying/ training. I realized that i am not happy too. Should i feel bad? Or this is a blessing in disguise on so much more? :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Youre right. Willpower can help but its not the full answer. I wouldnt say you wasted 7 years of your life. Im sure you learned alot of other stuff that can help you in another career and in your life in general. Maybe someday you will change your mind too! Dont worry abt the past. Look toward the future. I know with our condition the future can look dim but I try to keep hope alive nonetheless.
SAMPAGUITA
SAMPAGUITA
No, i dont think i wasted 7 years. I dont want to look at it that way.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Willpower is definitely the place to start. It is not the entire answer, it takes the right meds, therapy, and unfortunately time. But willpower will keep you going when everything else is yelling "STOP!" Watch the "Rocky" movies. He got badly beaten up a few times but he kept his eye on his goal and persevered in the long run.
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