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.
This week has been tough but I got through it. Everyday has been a struggle for me. My friends and family are aware of my illness and have been very supportive. Iv tried to eat everyday but am still finding it difficult. I slept all weekend and manged to reset my sleeping pattern so I'm at least awake during the day instead of sitting up all night. Still very fearful of any kind of social interaction that I'm not comfortable with which is making life hard. My concentration is increasing and the shaking has been less, I think diazapam is helping with that. Still having moments of great dispair and getting upset at everything / anything. My head can't stop going to a dark place but I'm finding I'm able to come out of the spiralling thoughts without it going to such a crisis point where suicide is an option. Last week I couldn't have said the same everything felt so final. This week has definitely has had dark moments but I survived
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Good Tuesday everyone!!I hope that it will be a good dayI just put bird food, nuts and fresh water out for the birds and squirrelsI have a pdoc appt at 1 and plan a few chores after thatEnjoy the day!!...xo
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Life has been really hard this past year. I'm really feeling down and alone. I can't talk to my family about my depression and anxiety their not very understanding about it. It's really hitting me since my mother passed a few months ago, plus stress from having to eventually move. Also having my niece coming around who suffers bipolar and refuses to take medication for it. Its been...
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Good for you for having the mind of a survivor!!!..... Another hug and a blessing....xo