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.
How old were you when you knew something was wrong or different about you?
I was 7 when I told my mother "What if I forget how to sleep?" I hadn't slept for days then. My mind was always racing. I got good grades, teachers loved me. My Dad thought I was a genius, as did his good friends (beatnik types). Other kids (most of them) were mean to me. I preferred sitting in trees, reading or day dreaming. I still day dream. I ended up teaching (high school & at college), working with special ed' adults & teenagers. I have had many poems published. My husband's an actor & we have a group of friends who are actors/poets/directors. But my childhood haunts me. I wish I'd been dx early so I could've had an easier childhood, teen years.
I was 7 when I told my mother "What if I forget how to sleep?" I hadn't slept for days then. My mind was always racing. I got good grades, teachers loved me. My Dad thought I was a genius, as did his good friends (beatnik types). Other kids (most of them) were mean to me. I preferred sitting in trees, reading or day dreaming. I still day dream. I ended up teaching (high school & at college), working with special ed' adults & teenagers. I have had many poems published. My husband's an actor & we have a group of friends who are actors/poets/directors. But my childhood haunts me. I wish I'd been dx early so I could've had an easier childhood, teen years.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I always tought I was completly crazy and was just really good at covering it up. It was a relief to finally put a name what has always been wrong with me.
Ron
I wasn't dx until I was 30ish.
I knew something was wrong at a very early age. Young enough that I had to reach up to turn a doorknob.