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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Hi guys I'm new and a bit sad

yarilu
yarilu

Hi everyone , sadly i have no friends and my family is far and I'm going through a lot at once . Starting from getting into the divorce process , having diabetes out of control and recently having a hysterectomy ( kept the ovaries ) and dealing with the pain and metal emotions that go with that and honestly being bi polar I'm always unsure if my feelings are valid . Is it ok to feel sad . Especially when I could of had more babies since I only have one but he's my miracle . Is it ok to feel like something is missing . I don't know many people but I'm mainly getting" oh you should be happy and grate u don't have to deal with cancer " or " u should be grateful u have one boy " but it's more than that to me it's just that before I had a choice and now I have none and I feel like o have no control . Well sorry for the rambling but needed to vent 

dylanmurphy
dylanmurphy
Welcome. Sorry to hear of your current situation. Feel free to vent and scream here, this is a great safe space.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I'm sorry this has happened to you
yarilu
yarilu
Thank u guys it means a lot
PrincessLynnie
PrincessLynnie
Welcome. It'd okay to feel sad sometimes, but don't let it control you. Reach out to us here on DS and most likely you will find people are willing to listen and to share. As for myself, I tend to get down too easily. So I appreciate encouragement, too. But I've learned a lot in the last 25 years since my diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. So I would be willing to be a listening ear and a wisdom giver. Don't give up on yourself! Hugs and love

Lynnie
yarilu
yarilu
Th lynnie that means a lot cause I sware sometimes I feel crazy :/
Ty for listening
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi and welcome to the board
spacekat
spacekat
Hello and Welcome to the group! I'm sorry you're feeling down. It is completely legit to feel sadness over not having another child or just dealing with bipolar. Don't be sorry!! It IS as serious as cancer -- don't let anyone tell you otherwise. And, diabetes can be hard to control. You DO have a lot on your plate. Let some of us help you! Be good to you!
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi and welcome to BP. So sorry to read of the mental anguish and physical challenges you are dealing with, there are many people who have the same challenges concerning health. I validate you, your feelings, and the pain your shoulders are carrying now. Please be kind to yourself, what you feel is what you feel, and no one else. One thing you do have control over is what you think and how you react to any given situation. Please continue to vent, people here are kind. Take care, ML
beckyp
beckyp
Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear of your troubles. This is a good place to vent and get good advice.
yarilu
yarilu
Thank u all for supporting me I feel a lot better reading your comments . It's just hard
MayB
MayB
Hi Yarilu welcome and I'm sorry to hear you have so many things going on...don't let anyone tell you that having Bipolar isn't a big deal I'm here to tell you that it is and it can kill you! Having a hysterectomy and diabetes is a lot to deal with as well....give yourself a break ((( hugs)))) glad you found this place it's a great place to give and get support....
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
HI and Welcome Yarilu... I hope you start to feel better soon... If you continue to feel low I would make an appointment to see your doctor... You have a lot going on hormonally right now on top of bipolar... big hug....x
autumn8890
autumn8890
Welcome to DS!! You can vent and chat all you want here and everyone is so supportive. I am sorry you have so much going on. Yes, it is fine to feel sad. Espically with bipolar disorder the sadness and depression often can take over but just remember you will be okay and you can do this. Don't ever give up. I am sorry you can't have anymore children and I know that hurts if you wanted more. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about your feelings. Glad you found us!!! big Hugs
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi yarilu, I'm so sorry to read of the sadness/pain, YES Do Feel, you are going through. I can't imagine the anxiety and stress that you didn't mention in your post, rather I felt Reading Your Post. You've gone through surgery, lost A Major part of your body. You are loosing, despite a toxic relationship, a Major person in your life, and the people you love are far away....Three HUGE parts of your life. Please Do Continue to come in and post, there are Many kind people here and we all as a BP group can walk in that specific part of your life. Take good care of yourself, try maybe to get out to a library or grocery store...no need to talk, that's what I try to do when depressed and lonely. Just having someone smile at me or a silly chat in grocery line...we are social creatures....for me, isolation for too long drags me down into the dark pit. Be well, ML
yarilu
yarilu
Ty miro853
It means a lot to have people to talk. To even if it is online . I just cry because I wish I knew how to keep it together . There is one thing though I never let my baby see me down or crying . I make it my business to keep him happy but then I can't help but to cry by myself because I feel sorry for myself . ( which I know I shouldn't do ) anyhow thank you :,)
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