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.
Hello everyone,
I was diagnosed 10 years ago, but don't really talk about it too much. Although I am in healthcare, I still feel the stigma attached to a diagnosis.
Currently, I am trying to cope with coming off a hypomanic episode. I couldn't work today because of it, but I didn't my boss that,although I do have some physical issues that are ( maybe/ probably) related.
I don't have hypomanic episodes often, but am terribly embarrassed when they do happen.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I've been reading posts and feel this is a safe place to be.
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
I hope the same for you.
It's a struggle, but I think we can get through it.
I, too, don't tell anyone about my diagnosis. Only my close family members and best friends know about it. I just don't feel the need to tell others. At first it was because of the stigma, now it's just none of their business.
I have care aides who come into my home a few times a day. If I'm doing badly, I just say it's not a good day or it's a bad pain day or I didn't get much sleep last night or I have depression – but I don't say bipolar. In fact, I was in denial for years about the diagnosis because I didn't see it at the time and because of the stigma.