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.
Well hi all, I'm back in hospital again but feel it's already making a difference to my low mood. It forced me re think what exactly has happened in the past 3 weeks at home that good have brought me down so low.
I am trying to be a positive as possible and can no longer work in a very heavy physical environment because of my kidney disease and also don't want to be forced to work in a low paid unskilled job in my latter years.
Having Bipolar, are there any of you wonderful, talented people out there either studying or currently working in skilled areas?
I think I want to go to University next year to study nursing, but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle that and my bipolar. Then there's the stigma as well?
I have already raised my family and I'm now 45 years young.
I am trying to be a positive as possible and can no longer work in a very heavy physical environment because of my kidney disease and also don't want to be forced to work in a low paid unskilled job in my latter years.
Having Bipolar, are there any of you wonderful, talented people out there either studying or currently working in skilled areas?
I think I want to go to University next year to study nursing, but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle that and my bipolar. Then there's the stigma as well?
I have already raised my family and I'm now 45 years young.
Or, maybe something 30-40 hours a week, like filling in for someone who's sick in a doctor's office or pysch office, then working your way up to two to three days a week after proving yourself. Also, medical transcription pays well, and you can work from home.
I'm attracted to the many options/specialities available in nursing and then the prospects of travelling/working overseas once I have experience under my belt.
If you're able to go to school, I say do it! There seem to be a lot of us in the health industry. There is a lot of flexibility there and that comes in handy for a lot of reasons.
There will always be stress in life, but if you can pick what you like to do, and control the stress, you will be able to do it. There really is hope. I just went back to school a few years ago, too, and even at my age, it was the best possible decision I could have made. It has given me my confidence back, restored my memory, and given me a purpose.
I would really encourage you to go back and find a fulfilling career. You can do it.
I used to word as a Patient Services Assistant (basically a wardswoman in fancy terms) in a Maternity ward of a private hospital and I do love the hospital environment.
I've woken feeling more positive today.... maybe the lamictal is starting to do it's thing.
Even though, I am still hibernating in my room today. I did attend 2 group sessions.
I really appreciate your comments.
I think I need to draw up a plan and stick to it. I have to stop these emotions interfering with everything.
(((((((HUGS)))))) to you all.