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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deleted_user 10/27/2007

Hi everyone, im sure there are others out there how are suffering from the same kinda problem...

The thing is I never believe in myself enough to follow things through to the end when I know realistically I am capable of doing so!!

I am doing a psychology degree, learning to play the guitar and want to keep up enough confidence to look for a job also, the problem is I hold too much self-doubt and I have noticed it has held me back the last few months and has stopped me from progressing.

I know I have the ability to achieve all these things, however I cant keep that positive thought up for long enough! and it's upsetting me

Ne ideas girls and guys would really help-I will try anything
Thanks for taking the time to read this xx

deleted_user 10/27/2007

Wish I could help you out. I have the same issues sometimes and am looking forward to see what kind of ideas come from other people (:

deleted_user 10/27/2007

Maybe in a few weeks I'd be able to offer you some good ideas, but right now I'm right there with you, and it sucks. I cant even remember what it was that was helping me do well. well other than the pills ;)

deleted_user 10/27/2007

Thanks anyway babyphatcat :)

deleted_user 10/27/2007

Everytime you make an accomplishment tell yourself that it was good.Even little reminders like"wow,Im coping with my illness as well as going to school,thats great!"
"I got all my laundry done,and cleaned my room,thats good."
Maybe by doing this it will help build you up.

deleted_user 10/27/2007

Honestly, it sounds like your doing good, don't be sooo hard on yourself! I sometimes,,have a hard time getting dressed, putting on makeup, and shopping at WalMart!! Then i really feel like crap!!! So,,your doing!!!!

tommymott 10/27/2007

There are different facets of this. One is that we try to do too much. Another is that we need to try to get in touch with the fear that is the basis for not succeeding. Another that I've finaly accepted for myself is that I'm basically lazy. There's lots of directions to go with a problem like this!

deleted_user 10/27/2007

see my self-proclaimed deity thread ;)

deleted_user 10/27/2007

I was told to "fake it till you make it" and amazingly it's working for me. I just act like I'm very confident and I'm almost believing it!!

deleted_user 10/28/2007

artsdolly Id almost forgotten that was one of my mantras when my sons were small. fake it till you make it. They both (having tourette syndrome and being bipolar) have done things i would have never thought they would do. so i go with arts, fake it till you make it..

deleted_user 10/28/2007

I too think it sound like you are doing a good job.. It can be hard to believe in ourselfs when things are so up and down in our minds and life.. I have the same problem as you. One thing I have been told that has worked for me is to take things one goa at a time along with your everyday life stuff. I promise if I find a better solution I will tell ya ASAP!! (Smile)!!!

deleted_user 10/28/2007

if you find it - let me know...

deleted_user 10/28/2007

I totally know what you mean. I have horrible self-esteem and no confidence. I am constantly not following through with everything or putting things off as long as possible.
Do you have a therapist or Pdoc to talk with. My shrink is 'trying' to help me like myself better.
Its really hard to think positive thoughts when we have BP unless we are extremely manic, but then when the mania goes so does all the positive thoughts.
Could it be your BP? Maybe you need some different meds.
Im sorry for blabbering, I tend to go longer than I should. I hope it helps some anyway.

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