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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Happy World Mental Health Day!!

Prettyinink4
Prettyinink4

Today, October 10th 2019, is Worl Health Day. So, if you want to share, lets share an actual good experience with an individual doctor, nurse, random individual or maybe not a person but experience that was positive in regards to your mental health. I'll start. So, I had shared my bipolar with an individual and we had talk quite a few times about it. One day she had told me "wow it must be exhausting, the ups and downs." Now, this does not seem to big but it stuck with me because she had really put thought into me and mine. She acknowledged me and actually felt for me and it seemed as if she really cared. She felt some sort of understanding for the condition and idk, it was nice of her to actual listen and make a realization about it. 


So, what sort of positive stories do you guys have to share. Something that really made an impact or difference? 

GTTMbutstillme
GTTMbutstillme
I think DS itself is my "positive story".

I first joined in 2006 with a burning question on my mind - basically, I wanted to know what was bipolar, and what was Me.

Mark (curiousfish) was the first person to help with that - he told me if I only felt something sometimes, it might be the bipolar. But if I felt it All the time, regardless of my mood, it might be Me.

Now that's not a universal guide or truth, (example) for those who feel depressed All the time, etc. But for me, it was life changing!

I love all the crazy, wonderful things I lived through, as a bipolar person. It had a cost, yes, but since I can't go back and do things over differently, I choose to remember my life as Fun, and wonderful.

That in itself is a "good memory".
Prettyinink4
Prettyinink4
Thats awesome. I have pondered on that question of certain attributes actually being me or bipolar. I have questioned who was really me anyway and who can tell. You tend to wonder what in your life was caused by ot or if it created it and so much more. Im glad you had mentioned that. Great post.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
My very first therapist has left a forever mark on me. She was the first person to validate my emotions. She was the first person to say it is okay for me to cry, to feel angry, violated, sad, happy. I dont know where I would be today if she werent so accepting of my emotions
irishwriter
irishwriter
Mental Health week here. have been posting on FB all week (nothing new)
Thanks for this post.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Happy World Mental Health Day..... DS has been wonderful for me as well and I hope that places like DS are paving a smoother road for more people to come

Big squishy hugs....xo
Prettyinink4
Prettyinink4
Thats awesome guys that this website has been so impactful on your lives. I have really enjoyed what little I have done on here so far. Even if I am not commenting on the posts, I am reading them. I love pearning new things, experiences, thoughts, opinions and I love sharing mine. Sometimes to much. I love the nonjudgemental(mostly) atmosphere. I love the openness, understanding, honesty, and knowledge everyone has to share. Thanks everyone
ellomalley
ellomalley
I met this woman named Amy a long time ago. She has bipolar and depression also. She and i can relate to one another so well. Also, getting the job I have now which is a youth peer advocate for kids with mental health issues has made me more confident. I have really learned a lot. Learned that things change. Moods come and go. Its all about your coping mechanisms and attitude. People come and go. Etc.
Prettyinink4
Prettyinink4
Elloy, thats awesome. I also had a friend woth bipolar with absolutely tooo many of the same symptoms. It seemed like every story we shared ended in one of us saying"meee toooo" haha. Its comforting knowing other ppl understand you and go through what u have gone through. No judgement or anything.
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