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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SAMPAGUITA 10/16/2009

does anyone here experienced a nervous breakdown??

i think im experiencing it right now.

can someone explain to me what is it?

thanks!

Debbie100 10/17/2009

I had a breakdown where I was shaking and panicky and depressed. I got thru it. The doctor put me on valuim on I got plenty of rest. For me, I was so stressed that it was like my mind just couldn't deal with it anymore. I couldn't concentrate to work either. You will get thru it though and will feel normal again in a few weeks. I was ok after about 3 weeks. I had went to the hospital and they got me on medication to help me. That's when I was diagnosed bi-polar.

Tirian 10/17/2009

i had one 8 years ago..rmember my mum coming in to my house and telling me to pull myself together...nice.
i got signed off work for a while....i dont know if mum helped with that or not...i really dont think she did, i sorted myself out..
but dont have much recollection of events surrounding it.

deleted_user 10/17/2009

I've had two, and both of mine were primarily depressive. I literally couldn't get out of bed, couldn't talk to anyone or go to work, didn't care about anyone or anything. Whenever someone tried to help me or encourage me, I would freak out -- crying, hysterics. I had terrible nightmares when I could sleep, random crying, hopelessness, and I couldn't seem to do anything for myself, but I wouldn't let anyone else help either.

When I was younger, I had a lot more manic "breakdowns" -- where I would crack over something and just go on partying and spending jags until I just ran out of money or something stopped me.

If you're aware enough to feel something like this happening, definitely get help!

surferchica 10/17/2009

I don't know...does severe depression, not being able to get out of bed for a week count? Its happened a few times.

How are you doing now?

jimgreg 10/17/2009

a nervous breakdown is alot difft then what it use to mean...its when your unable to fuchshion in everyday life..or your so nevouse that you panic,,and go into agoraphobia...ive had 2 breakdowns.took 5 yrs off my life..i still have issues with the fuchioning,,,beings the moods im in..this time of yr is the worst seasonal depression...but if your this BAD YOU NEED TO GO TO THE E.R. THEY WILL ASSES YOU THERE..they will put you on a 72 hour watch...or send you home on meds...i was put on klonpin in 1993 for this...it took me 2 yrs to get help..a pdoc then was better than now..you didnt need a therapist,,,now there just meds only...but you need help if your this bad... YOU WILL KNOW WHEN THE BREAKDOWN IS UPON YOU...

SAMPAGUITA 10/19/2009

so what efforts did u make in order to rise again?

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