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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Roots91
Roots91
Hey guys, it's been awhile since the last time I've been on here. I've been doing really well for the last couple of years after a difficult year. I'm back in school, off drugs, back to exercising, staying busy and such.. but it's just so hard and nobody seems to understand the tremendous effort it takes to accomplish the simple tasks people seem to get through without much thought. I'm taking a full load of honors classes at a community college, and recognize this as my last chance to do well and transfer to a four year institution which is what I really want to do, and I've been doing well but it is slowly waring at me. These last two days my head has been slipping back down to the ground and I can't seem to cast my view to horizon, but I have a lot of work to complete for the end of the week before I can go out and celebrate my birthday this weekend. I really just need to get through tonight especially, as well as thursday and friday. Any tips?

Thank you
tommymott
tommymott
What helped me was to define my goal and focus on my goal. Then I accepted that my mood might be up or down but I should realize that I needed to keep doing what I needed to, regardless. Eventually this became ingrained habit and I had energy left over for other things.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow you have definitely come so far and you should be so proud of yourself. How did you do it by the way, was it your meds that were helping? Maybe you need you medications adjusted a little bit.
Roots91
Roots91
Thank you for all of your support! I managed to finish up an essay due tomorrow so that's taken a bit of stress off my back for now. Yes, I switched from lithium and prozac to depakote and busiprone which just ended up being much better medications for me :) Thank you! Not really yet, it's my 21st so I'm thinking about going to a casino?
deleted_user
deleted_user
((HUGS)) Good Luck
mysavior05
mysavior05
wow you are accomplishing so much in your life you should be so proud and pleased w yourself!! we all go through those low times.just get pushing yourself one moment at a time w small rewards for continuing to go forward.dont take on too much when your feeling this way,baby steps.i do just what is necessary, eventually you reach your goal!!! than you can enjoy and celebrate your milestone birthday. Have a wonderful !safe!!) birthday!! enjoy!! (((HUGS))))
deleted_user
deleted_user
You have some this far :) Just push through it and keep on though the next few days. Maybe it will pass and hopefully you will feel better. Getting overwhelmed will get you everytime. You are so young and it is amazing how well you are doing. I admire you for really working at this. Wow!!! How awesome *HUGS*
deleted_user
deleted_user
You sound busy! You should give yourself a big pat on the shoulder. The only advice I would have is to stay focused as best you can and keep that dream alive that is inside of you and let that drive you through the rough times.
deleted_user
deleted_user
clear your mind and keep focus on on goal getting to the 4 year school your birthday is really a desraction at this point it adding pressure to your goal the gaol will make you happier then a night out so clear your mind and stay focused in easxern relagion focus is key so dont think of feeling and situation just getinto the work for the hear and now slowing stop thinking of anything but what you are doing
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Wow.. you are doing amazing.. good for you!!!... if it's just over a few days keep breathing and know you can do this... take breaks when you need to and know that you're doing incredibly well... try not to add pressure to the soup..
If it's ongoing you'll have to revisit what you're doing right now to see if it's simply too much... Im sure there are positive ways to cut down some of the load and do smaller amounts over time with the help of the institution....I hope you have a wonderful 21st and win and at the casino!!...x
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow.
it's inspiring to see someone working so hard and doing so well. give yourself a huge pat on the back, and have a great birthday.
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