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 don't know whether it is just me or if alot of people with this illness do too, but sometimes I have difficulty in forcing myself into taking my meds. Sometimes I get up in the morning and feel OK, so I say to myself "I don't think I need these today." And then before long I realize it has been a week or more that I have been off of them, and I can usually tell because I can feel myself slipping further into another depressive state. Part of the reason I don't like to take them is because when I do they make me feel "numb". And with the stuff I am going through with my husband right now I don't want to feel that way because then I start to think to myself is this the bi-polar talking or do I just don't care about him anymore, however deep down inside I know I still love him more than anything in the world. How can I keep myself taking these meds on a regular basis?
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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...
I keep my medicine in one of those pill boxes and I put the box in a place where I see it everyday. I also put a note to myself that says "Take Medication."
Hope I helped some.
Here's the things to keep in mind...First, if you do not like the way a med makes you feel, discuss it with your Pdoc. Second, see your Pdoc regularly. Third, see a therapist regularly so that you can work on these issues. And, finally remember that your "bipolar is talking to you" and it's imperative that you fight it. Taking your meds is the first step. Being stable helps us work on the other issues that keep us "sane."
Best wishes and remember to take your meds! I just took mine! :)
I am not quite sure what you mean by tell you about it anymore than I have already explained. It usually happens when I am on my "high" as I refer to it, I guess that is the mania part of bi-polar. It's like have all this energy and I am getting so much accomplished that I don't want to take my meds and get that groggy, numb feeling again. But then when the mania ends it is like coming down off a sugar high, I get depressed and lack motivation and energy. Is that what you meant by tell you about it??