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 had to half my medication the past few days until my prescription is ready for tomorrow. Never a smart thing to do. This 'separate' feeling is feeding my grief--- I somehow assume everyone is expecting me to have moved on from my mom's death. It makes everyone uncomfortable, i guess. There's this simmering hostility in me which makes it slightly dangerous to approach me right now (not in a physical, tangible way)...just my disjointed perspective right now. I think the problem stems from not letting myself fully experience the grief. It comes in jolts, and I shut it off almost instantly. I feel alone, and I know it's not true...but I feel it anyway.
acuriousfish
grief and bipolardon't mix well. Been there. Hope you find your way through this.
salparadise
i feel like i could have written this, but it was my dad that passed this spring. i'm sorry for your loss. i don't know if the world ever even remotely returns, but for both our sake, i hope so.
opheliamadness
Thank you so much for your kind replies.
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
