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 was very busy with work (telework) at the beginning of pandemic and had time for almost nothing else and now all of a sudden less work, plunged into major depression and feeling very alone - very isolated - scared to go out except when have to do groceries - feel like my depression has driven all my friends and family away - feel like they just check in out of pity or to see if I am still alive - brief text each day - but noone really wants to talk to me or see me until I get myself out of depression/in better shape. Counselors have never helped me - tried many.
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
I think sometimes it's better to seek out people who have more understanding and knowledge of the disorder when you need some help rather then family
It can be overwhelming for them to be our 'go to' people at times
Distress centres/crisis hotlines are good places to call and people there are good listeners/supporters
I find DS to be a really good place to come.... xo
I constantly feel like I am failing people and I can’t get out of bed.
I have kids and I am trying really hard to hold it together. I wish they knew sometimes I feel like just breathing is the biggest challenge.
I am not sure I have anything positive to offer other than “I feel you,” and if you’ve been here before, you know you will be here again but better places too, right? I always try to remind myself this doesn’t last.
What are some of your coping skills? I find that journaling is a big help. I also crochet and my pets are a huge comfort
Love and hugs to you
I don't like to venture out either, but when I isolate...I do that Very Well, I spend Way Too Much Time In My Head...not a fun place to be. Like kisses said, I've picked my knitting back up again, and am trying hard to fill my days to avoid thinking about John. I wonder, I do this a lot...when I go grocery shopping I'll look for seniors and just making silly conversation with them...I don't have any friends...all gone, pissed them off, or whatever...I have my neighbors and Thank God for my DS friends...they keep my head on my shoulders!!(((Hugs))) message me anytime :)
The more that I live with BPD the more I realize the utter hell that we live with. Broken relationships, career issues and spending sprees only scratch the surface of what we have to live through. Success so often is not surrendering and it may not look like success to friends and family and you may not feel "successful" but you are having a positive impact on us. Keep up the fight!!!!!
It has been hurtful to hear people to say and assume "everyone feels that way from time to time".
Be encouraged