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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joshuattee 01/02/2009

I don't know if anyone else out there in Bipolar land has had this experience, but here goes. I am a very outgoing person that everyone seems to like, say that I should do stand up comedy and such, but I seem to alienate them which equals no real friends. I do have to admit though, that I am a busy person so I don't have a lot of time for invites or such. Is being Bipolar something that alienates people? I hope not because I don't have a problem with it! Thoughts?

Joshuattee

deleted_user 01/02/2009

It can, but doesn't necessarily mean it has to, or that bipolar 100% defines you. I tend to alienate myself from others, but then I wish I would have people around. Or I have people around and I feel all alone.

deleted_user 01/02/2009

It is basically all of out problems. Most beepers are highly inteligent and it is difficult...............sooooooooooo..just wait for the right one....I know it sounds boring but spiritual work helps........and paid prostitute........:)

joshuattee 01/02/2009

I do lots of charity work, but I think I will pass on the town bicycle.

Joshuattee

tommymott 01/02/2009

Some of our quirks are BP and some are just us, or anyplace in between. Not all BPs are the same. I know BPs who have lots of friends and successful marriages so it must just be me!

Shelly4 01/02/2009

When I was a teen and in my early 20's, I alienated many people with my strong personality. I always had a need to be right and stand firm in my beliefs. I am much different now and I handle myself differently with others. I have alot of good friends who I get along with very well and who understand my disorder. I think its most important to nurture your true self and find coping skills for learned behaviors and manifestations that dont fare well with relationships. It has worked very well for me.

deleted_user 01/02/2009

I don't know if it is a bipolar thing...but I don't connect with people in "real-life" all that well. I seem to be well liked also...but nothing sticks.It does bother me...but I have surrendered to the idea that I am not good friend material. Oh well.I have come to prefer being alone.Yeah...I think it could have something to do with being bipolar.

deleted_user 01/02/2009

Before the dx I was an extremely busy, busy person, carreer, friends, charity work.

Those were my Hypomania days. Now I have to push myself to go over my neighbors house, but once I am there my mood progresses.

Right now my mood is stable. I do miss those bizz buzz days sometimes but not the psychosis, so I stay on my meds. Hugs

deleted_user 01/02/2009

I tend to build up a really great friend network (which takes a lot of effort for me because I find making new friends really hard)... and then I go through a depression and I'm left with none or one.

This place has helped me alot. My friends on here don't ditch me when I'm depressed. I go to DS when I'm lonely.

Fortunately I've had a good run and am doing well with friends at the moment :)

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