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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wiccanwolf1
wiccanwolf1
.... That they see no difference in themselves with or without medication, but other people say there is a huge difference.

That's the way it has always been for me. I really see no difference in myself but Tat's says I'm totally different.

To me, I'm the same arrogant, egotistical, fun loving jerk I've always been!!!!!!!. Or the same rabid Angry Wolf.
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Wolf
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
What does Tats say you're like?
CarlaBent
CarlaBent
"O wad some Power the giftie gie us
To see oursels as ithers see us!"

Robert Burns
aprilraven
aprilraven
I see a difference if I really examine my actions/thoughts. It takes me some effort to do that though. It doesn't come naturally. And my family/friends definitely see a difference. Sometimes when I can't tell even when trying to look, I'll ask those around me and they'll tell me.
arfie
arfie
I see huge diffs in my son. He remains the same person with the same core values. What changes is his ability to track and focus as well as his willingness to let other people be themselves. Without meds he turns into a dominating, repetitive control freak.

I can't speak for myself since I still haven't gotten on the current pharmaceutical therapy bandwagon. Still on my 70s program.
deleted_user
deleted_user
With drugs- relatively stable

Without- Scarily manic and actively suicidal
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