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.
Today I tried another job, but it wasn't right for me. I feel as if nothing is going right these past weeks out of the hospital. Instead of things improving they are getting worse and I don't know how to stay positive. I keep trying, but "failing" At least I went for a run today and tried something new. I am running out of ideas and my limited mobility is stunting my list of ideas. I feel trapted and alone.... please someone reach out to me.
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Hi all! This is for those of you that have or have had the same neurologist for 4 years or more. I have been with mine now since 2009. He is one of the best movement disorder secialists in the midwest. I know he is extremely busy on the lecture circuit now and in fact not taking new patients there is a huge waiting list for him. BUT.... I feel like my visits are not what they use to be. He...
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
Finding the stable center in yourself is the hard part. Try to limit your expectations of what and how you should be accomplishing things. Especially after leaving the hospital. It sounds like it was a long road before you got to the hospital this last time. Recovery is 3x as long. Try to set your goals low. If you make them unattainable you will just be disapointed no matter how hard you try. The fact that you can recognize your feelings is half the battle. We are usually not as alone as we believe.