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.
Confidence and Self Esteem
Do you have any left? My friend is bipolar 1 and has been for 30 years
The illness has taken everything from him.
He is feeling ok at the moment but lacks the confidence to meet new people.
I set him up a site on here but he is struggling to make contact and feels self conscious
Is there any Bipolar people on here who can relate to this?
I struggled to send hugs when I started on here but I have slowly overcome my fears
Do you have any left? My friend is bipolar 1 and has been for 30 years
The illness has taken everything from him.
He is feeling ok at the moment but lacks the confidence to meet new people.
I set him up a site on here but he is struggling to make contact and feels self conscious
Is there any Bipolar people on here who can relate to this?
I struggled to send hugs when I started on here but I have slowly overcome my fears
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took me awhile to gain self-confidence bad childhood issues
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sure you can have some of mine....here catch :)
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It varies from day to day. easy for e on the PC, not so easy in real life.
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Just remind him he is incognito and nobody knows who or what he is so let er rip. We all in the real world do not behave as outgoing as on here. We too have less confidence.
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Self Esteem is always an issue with me as I analyze and second guess everything about myself. But I have found opening up on here has helped me a little...
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i have NO confidence or self esteem..I am currently trying to do exercises with my therapist on these issues..I used to have lots of confidence..my self esteem has always been quite low, but never as low as this
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Superconfident and fearless when hypomanic, feel like a piece of worthless shit when I'm depressed.
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writing on the computer is easy for me. Being around people in real life isn't. I also feel like my illness has stolen my dreams, its a struggle.
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i have been shot down a lot and am now looking for a job after being laid off... i try to project confidence in interviews, but sometimes its hard
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...otherwise i think i am holding my own
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It is difficult for me to keep up my level of self-esteem, when I start feeling like I don't even know who I am. When I am depressed I feel as though I am a totally different person from when I am hypomanic or just in a stable mood.
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It is difficult for me to keep up my level of self-esteem, when I start feeling like I don't even know who I am. When I am depressed I feel as though I am a totally different person from when I am hypomanic or just in a stable mood.
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I am the same.....that is why you only see me here from time to time....I have to get up the courage to respond to these discussions.Its tough sometimes!
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As soon as I came to terms about my BP and have done the required meds and life style. My self esteem has sky rocketed. I have so much compassion and respect for myself having gone all these years without being treated. I've yet to meet anyone as strong except on here, as me. There seems to be nothing I can't tackle if I put my mind to it and if I know it's the next right thing:)
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your guys are keep using "Hypomanic", please tell me what is it. I am really knew at this. And am trying to do everything I can to understand what my fiancee is going through, which will also help me to understand what and why I am going through what I am going through.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
