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.
Welcome to DS bipolar world. Everyone has questions and this is a great place to ask them. Here are a few of the things you can expect from your condition, and any OLD TIMERS FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE..
cycling: mood swings from depressed to manic sometimes both at the same time the goal is to become neutral most of the time. Neutral may start out as just feeling numb which is good but in time the right meds can help you actually feel happy and content again.
Meds: weather you think they are working or not DO NOT EVER NOT TAKE YOUR MEDS you really need them and they do help. It may take time to find just the right cocktail for you but communicate with your doc as best as you can andy togeather you will be able to adjust.
Normies: Most normal people can not comprehend the struggles and challanges of bp. If you were wearing a cast from the neck down they would fully understand but since you cant wear one from theneck up they pretend it doesn't exist or isn't real
Family: the more they know about bp the better and hopefully they wont reject it out of fear and disassociate themselves from you. A good support system is really important always remember you have one here on DS but we are only part.
emotions: Ups and downs there are always people here who can relate. don't be afraid to share how you are feeling sometimes it can even save a life. but try your best to find JOY in all you do.
Welcome and best wishes for your future health and may God bless you with the tools you need to thrive....tim
cycling: mood swings from depressed to manic sometimes both at the same time the goal is to become neutral most of the time. Neutral may start out as just feeling numb which is good but in time the right meds can help you actually feel happy and content again.
Meds: weather you think they are working or not DO NOT EVER NOT TAKE YOUR MEDS you really need them and they do help. It may take time to find just the right cocktail for you but communicate with your doc as best as you can andy togeather you will be able to adjust.
Normies: Most normal people can not comprehend the struggles and challanges of bp. If you were wearing a cast from the neck down they would fully understand but since you cant wear one from theneck up they pretend it doesn't exist or isn't real
Family: the more they know about bp the better and hopefully they wont reject it out of fear and disassociate themselves from you. A good support system is really important always remember you have one here on DS but we are only part.
emotions: Ups and downs there are always people here who can relate. don't be afraid to share how you are feeling sometimes it can even save a life. but try your best to find JOY in all you do.
Welcome and best wishes for your future health and may God bless you with the tools you need to thrive....tim
(((HUGS)))
My goal is to learn how to live in the "middle" as the lithium is like training wheels for how to function in life. And one day come off the medication when i have the knowledge of every natural way possible to conquer bp.