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 how to explain this, but here goes....firstly hello and I hope you guys can help me cos I'm feeling very alone and desperate at the moment.
I have suffered from depression for years and been on different meds, but the doctor has always just said it's general depression. The thing is, my moods scare me. One minute I can be really motivated and hyper and happy..singing to my music, smiling, laughing and then BAM within an hour or so I will suddenly change without any reason to being low and wishing I was dead. The feelings of suicide get really intense.
I also react unrationally to certain situations. I don't know. Medication I have been on before has never helped much, nor has therapy.
I feel lost and don't know what category I come under, as it were. Maybe I have a personality disorder or maybe some type of bi-polar? Please can someone help me, cos the doctor isn't all that helpful and I'm getting so frustrated and scared that I'm just going to give up on it all soon.
Sorry the post is so long.
Thanks.
I have suffered from depression for years and been on different meds, but the doctor has always just said it's general depression. The thing is, my moods scare me. One minute I can be really motivated and hyper and happy..singing to my music, smiling, laughing and then BAM within an hour or so I will suddenly change without any reason to being low and wishing I was dead. The feelings of suicide get really intense.
I also react unrationally to certain situations. I don't know. Medication I have been on before has never helped much, nor has therapy.
I feel lost and don't know what category I come under, as it were. Maybe I have a personality disorder or maybe some type of bi-polar? Please can someone help me, cos the doctor isn't all that helpful and I'm getting so frustrated and scared that I'm just going to give up on it all soon.
Sorry the post is so long.
Thanks.
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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...
It does sound suspisciously like it could be bipolar disorder -- the two main distinctions of it are severe mood swings from one mood to a completely different one, and not being able to control yourself while in them.
Is it possible to get another Dr.?
Thanks for your reply. Yeah I could try to see another Doctor, but I have told them bout my mood swings etc before and don't think they will listen. I feel bad suggesting to them what I think I may have. It might annoy them....:( I dunno..just want to know what's happening with me so I can get some help.
The therapist I saw before did EFT and that did help with sexual abuse issues, but I think I probably do need to talk through these things more than that type of therapy...*sigh* I'm feeling really lost and low today and am so frustrated that I'm signed off work again :(
I don't know how to go about getting a different therapist without having to wait months on end.
Do you think if I go back to the doctor's tomorrow to see a different one, that they will get annoyed with me and think me cheeky if I mention BPD or bi-polar to them? I get anxious about people thinking I'm weird and exaggerating things..
But that's by the by. Have you seen a psychiatrist, as he/she will be in a position to give you a diagnosis. You'll find kind people on this site, who will give you great support. But for a diagnosis you need to see a professional x
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