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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Hi,
I'm new to all this so I'm not sure if this is asking for advice or starting a discussion so here I go anyway.
Discussion Part:
How has your family reacted or how did your family react when you were diagnoised with BP?
For example, save for my middle child, everyone else things it's an excuse for me to either go off on everyone, be completely lazy or just be a goofball. My DH doesn't believe in any disorders of the brain period and thinks it's a load of hooey, even though he has seen a difference on and off the meds. This he credits the fact that because I'm taking them I think I'm better...the placebo effect.
Here comes the advice part....
What Do Ya Do?!?!?!?!?!
That's it...can't wait to hear what all you nightowls have to say.
Pal...pondering her sudden shift in moods
I'm new to all this so I'm not sure if this is asking for advice or starting a discussion so here I go anyway.
Discussion Part:
How has your family reacted or how did your family react when you were diagnoised with BP?
For example, save for my middle child, everyone else things it's an excuse for me to either go off on everyone, be completely lazy or just be a goofball. My DH doesn't believe in any disorders of the brain period and thinks it's a load of hooey, even though he has seen a difference on and off the meds. This he credits the fact that because I'm taking them I think I'm better...the placebo effect.
Here comes the advice part....
What Do Ya Do?!?!?!?!?!
That's it...can't wait to hear what all you nightowls have to say.
Pal...pondering her sudden shift in moods
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I am only just now able to realise that if my heart can have problems...or kidneys..etc...what makes my brain infalliable (sp?) So it only makes that much MORE sense that it Should make sense to a (hehehe) sensible human being.
Sorry, it's late and I'm excited to have access to people who understand me.
Thanks for the reply!
Pal
It's a real shame that your DH has such a negative attitude twds this. Has he always been like this? Some ppl never change their attitude about mental disorder which is a real shame as I would imagine that if they walked in our shoes they would want others to show them empathy and compassion..so why do they not give it to others now?
As for everyone else, like you said, they think in the dark ages. I tried one relationship, it went sour and I gave it up after 5 years. I doubt I'll try another.
I stay out of peoples way, I am friendly to those that are willing to respect me, but I don't get involved. I have enough to do taking care of me, and my elderly father. The rest of the world will have to go about their business without me. I try to stay as balanced as possible, stay on my meds, keep my appointments and have made a family of sorts from people who DO accept my illness and are willing to support me in my efforts to stay well. I don't have much contact with blood family and after all these years, I realize that it's better that way.
I told my brother yesterday that I was going to therapy and he said "oh, Jesus. DOn't let that guy talk you into thinking there's something wrong with you."
Guess I will not be telling him about the bp anytime soon.
Whacha gonna do?
I hope this helps Pal....
While my husband thinks this is a bunch of hooey, he does want me to be "happy" and does care about my well being, it's just that mental illness doesn't exist and if I wish to believe that I have one and such...well...if taking meds makes me happy....
My mother who has undiagnoised BP says I'm makinge excuses for my laziness and inconsistancy. She "doesn't want to talk about it." and yet has no problem when my sister tells her her granddaughter of 10 years has a personality disorder.
Am I bitter? Yes and no. I too am trying to educate at least my ten year old. He knows about mommy's switch in her head that shorts out sometimes. I fear he may have BP but don't dare share that with my husband or mother least I be told I'm making excuses for him.
This is why I looked up a support network. It's, dare I say, refreshing to see myself. To recognise that HEY I do that too!!
Thanks so much!!
Pal
After saying all of that, I will help you too, if I can. Big hugs!!!
I was like you regarding meds. I don't drink, used to, but I remembering telling my pdoc to write me a prescription for alcohol because at least I knew what the side affects where.
Having been on meds (even if they left me flat) and having not been on meds, I DISTINCTLY notice a difference.
Now I need to find the right combination as it were.
That is the part I don't look forward too, but I know I can't live my life the way I'm going.
My husband may think it's "all in my head" but I know deep down what is really is.
Pal