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 is my first post. Trying to figure out why to stay alive when I don't feel like living. So tired of fighting to stay alive but not going anywhere.
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
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It's been some time since my last post...sorry. I've been going through a challenging time with the sale of my home, purchase of a condo and my adult asperger son that lives with me. I've had days where I couldn't get out of bed, days where I stayed in my pj's and days where all I managed to do was eat, drink fluids and take care of my Sweet Mia kitty. Sweet Mia came to me from a shelter about...
Seeing you psydr.
Going to hospital
Posting here for support
All you have done is Self-Care...remember how you felt when you came out of hospital...what was done? What did you do?
BP is hard, and so is ife...you can make choices to do things which bring you peace of mind. Perhaps walk outside, call a friend, or a warmline for support, listen to music, color. What ever you decide to do, try to focus in the moment and really see and feel what you are experiencing.
Here are two meditations I really like, don't worry if you have thought distraction, just bring your breathing back into focus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiPDV9L5qpQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5jyKinDJnI