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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Down but no med ups!

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I've hit a real down period. I really don't want to go to the psydoc and just get another up in meds amount lecture. I just want to find my way up without bumping the meds up everytime. There has to be a better way. I felt real good for about a year after intitial diagnosis and treatment but now I'm struggling.
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If you find some way to find a way up without increasing meds, there are many here who want to know!
After 16 years of diagnoses, I can't tell you how many times I've had my meds adjusted. However, I have gotten to know my body well enough to tell the difference between a "med low" and a "behavioral low." If I can push myself to do things, it usually isn't meds. If I can't function, I probably need a med adjustment.
Seriously, not being flippant. If you find a better way, please share!
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Thank you! I'll try your idea about pushing myself and see if I can jump start. If not I'll at least call and bump ideas off the psydoc.
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I hope that really did help. Was worried i came across as insensitive. I wasn't trying to be. Just a bit pissy right now.
I do wish you all the best. I know how difficult it is. Sucks! Ok, now let's go beat the hell out of a pillow!
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Gratitude helps. When I feel low I find myself looking ffor things that keep me there so if I find things that I am grateful for my mind starts to concentrate more on positive things and it seems to pull me out of it. It takes a couple of days to work but it does work. Make a list of five things you are grateful for every time you are crying or worse. It isn't always easy sometimes you have to start with simple things like I am grateful I am breathing right now or I am grateful I have kleenex for all this snot that is flying out of my face right now but I promise it works. It helps to have someone hold you accountable too. If you have a friend in here you can tell your five things to everyday that would help a lot. You can send me a message if you want but I am not on everyday.
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