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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deleted_user 10/18/2007

I find that there are times when I feel like I can't quite grasp the errands that I have to do. Sometimes it helps to make a list (although I still often forget something). It feels like there are so many things to do and its very overwhelming even if its just daily chores. I'm really bad with filling out forms and returning them on time or paying bills on time. I honestly just forget. I don't know if this is a Bipolar thing but I'm sure it must have something to do with it. Anyone else ever feel this way?

deleted_user 10/18/2007

I have the same issue with forms and that is why I am not an active EMT. I am great doing PT care writing the info down but then getting it into the computer Yikes. remembering details and yeah it sucks..

I am at the point where I have baby tasks that I set myself to do and as long as those get done I feel accomplished.

Try a PDA that you talk into, voice activated software? Turns voice to editable text runs on MS windows kinda pricy but worth it.

Believe me I get the issues!!!

deleted_user 10/18/2007

True, very true.
I now make a list for the simplest things.

I only just forgot a hospital appointment.
I'm baffled how that happened.
Can't remember if I went or not !

deleted_user 10/18/2007

I have felt VERY forgetful since I started my meds. Someone said fish oil helps...

dobiedots 10/18/2007

I have a pocket folder. Right side is what I have to do TODAY. Wether it's bills to pay, or a grocery list or a to do list.
Left side is for things that I'm waiting for answers on. Like if doc is to call me back etc. It's very helpful for me.

deleted_user 10/18/2007

That sounds like me too. Even when I have a list, sometimes I forget the list even exists.

It's probably partly bipolar, might even be related to medications. Although I was like that before I got on any medications.

deleted_user 10/18/2007

I am this way all the time.

I have lists, upon lists, upon lists.

deleted_user 10/18/2007

I make lists also. If I need to remember something to do the next morn, I leave a post-it on my wallet. I have short-term memory issues. I do my bills online thru my bank. That helps.

deleted_user 10/18/2007

Direct debits were a Godsend!

deleted_user 10/18/2007

I was convinced it was today that I went to myy Pdoc and had my nails done. Arranged DH to take day off and take kids out for the day. Then checked in my diary and it's tomorrow- Hell knows what I'll do with the kids!

deleted_user 10/18/2007

I alway write lists, but the grocery one tends to sit on the coffee table while I'm at the store trying to remember what I needed!

deleted_user 10/18/2007

Thanks for posting this. I do this constantly, have always done it, and it makes me crazy(er). As many times as I tell myself it's standard and understandable, I still go around harassing myself for being a failure/waste of space/child/etc...someone tell me how to deal with the basic ego blow this can be?

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