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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GOING TO THERAPIST TONIGHT

Tizzy
Tizzy
Any ideas on what I should talk about? I haven't gone in like 2-3 months and I don't want to go but my psych says I have to go... Made me promise and all....
deleted_user
deleted_user
Tell him/her how you're feeling and keep a journal. See if Meds need adjusting?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Let them lead the conversation...?
deleted_user
deleted_user
tell him your in love with his friend whose sat next tohim
deleted_user
deleted_user
What to tell the therapist:
Anything you feel you need to talk about.

What not to tell the therapist"
Anything you feel you need to talk about.

That sums it up for me :)

Ron
Tizzy
Tizzy
You guys rock! I will print this list out... And follow your lead in my hour long appointment... :-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just tell him I really don't want to be here! He'll take it from I'm sure.
deleted_user
deleted_user
have you ever red the dice man?

AMAZING!
deleted_user
deleted_user
actually, scratch that... not a good book for a bp lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ask what the therapist knows about BP, what treatments s/he approves of. Google BP before you go so you can be ready to discuss. I like the Mayo Clinic website for this type of info
Chuggernaught
Chuggernaught
If you have a good Therapist you don't have to prepare anything. It'll all just flow.
deleted_user
deleted_user
just talk....you don't need a topic don't stress just talk about the weather or about the colour of your shoes or why you like your shoes. I think what you do talk about will still help the Dr better understand and you to see where yor thoughts are going.

I do this in my note book just write whatever word comes to mind.

I wish you luck Tizzy!!!
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