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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My mood went from hopeful to absolutely despairing in just a few hours. I am afraid to leave the house, afraid to do anything around the house. I spent the last several hours huddled in a blanket on the couch. I have a tdoc appointment in an hour, but don't think I can make it there. I've had suicidal thoughts -- just feeling like this will never get better and that I'll never be normal. My husband is at work all day and I'm so lonely. I quit my job a couple of months ago. I feel like my life is basically over -- like I won't be able to rebuild what I've lost.
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