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.
I am starting to feel stable but I feel guilty I slept the summer away. House a mess Feeling overwhelmed. I have done little but sleep the last 3 months. I am not sure I can handle all the guilt I feel right now. I have skip thearpy appoiments could not make my self go now I feel like need to go. I am getting engry back to brush teeth etc. I will have to take it one day at a time. I don't know how to make it up to family.
acuriousfish
hi Cheryl, are you new to the board, if so, welcome. Coming out of depression is hard, I always think it's a bit like being asleep - you wake up and reality hits you. Are you on meds? It might be worth contacting your doctor to make sure you don't slip into depression again.
cherylmcgr
I am on lots of meds DR started adderal Monday. It is giving some energy. So I am not sleeping during the day. I just have to go back to therapist to get the negative self talk out of head. thanks for caring.
SunCloudJD
HI and Welcome Cheryl.... DS is a great site... I'm glad you found us.... This is the time for patience as much as you can manage and baby steps... Everything in your home is doable over a little time... BP is a treatable disorder and you're now getting treatment... Big hug....xo
autumn8890
Welcome to DS!!! I am so sorry you have been so depressed. I have been in that same position but don't beat yourself up about it. Sometimes just keeping our heads above water is the best we can do. At least you are getting some energy back and that's great. I take adderall as well and it help me stay more alert. Dont stress about a messy house just be glad you have survived and it can be cleaned up in time. Baby steps are best sometimes. I hope your family is supportive and will understand how you have been feeling. Again, welcome and I hope you find our DS family as supportive as I do!!!
leporisz
I can totally relate. I've been ill with one thing or another since March. Started feeling better 7/13 and in a mild mania decided to visit an out-of-town friend - probably to get away from the wreck my house is in. Got into a car accident - no one hurt but me when airbag exploded and now I can barely hear. It wouldn't be so hard if even one of my family showed some compassion. Bipolar is a very lonely world.
leporisz
Cheryl, I meant to commiserate with you, then went on a diatribe. Sorry, don't know much about this yet.
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The weeks seem to fly by!Happy Saturday to everyoneI hope that the weekend brings some chill time and barbecuesDoes it take others what seems like forever to add a comment on the boards?I'm okay everywhere else except boards..Everywhere else adds normally but it's annoyingly slow!Have a great Saturday and do something nice for you!!Big hug...xo
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