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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I need a new drug

heretic
heretic
I need a drug that makes me happy all the time. Simple. So many drugs on the market - how come none induce euphoria? Is extreme happiness supposed to be a bad thing? The drugs I take keep my mood stabilized and my depression at bay. But I sure don't feel anything like "happy". I just feel flat and borderline numb. I've tried other drugs that made me feel much worse so I hesitate to experiment again. I know it's a crap shoot. So do I just walk around numb and slightly depressed/ slightly irritated till I die? Shouldn't there be tons of drugs geared toward making a person happy? Why would inducing happiness not be a prime goal?
heretic
heretic
I don't want to hallucinate or become ill, I want a drug that is good for me. One that produces natural endorphins or whatever it is that brings the feeling of happiness.
deleted_user
deleted_user
one word...

lobotomy. :P
rainyangel
rainyangel
me too, how come all the drugs that make you feel happy and ok are bad for you or possible illegal. there's oxycontin but when you do it alot it can mess you up physically and mentally. cocaine also etc. You'd think with the technology today there'd be something harmless to help elevate your mood and help you feel ok, confident, good, peaceful, joyful, secure etc.

I think that's where diet, exercise, spirituality, hobbies etc come in. therapy too. positive thinking, gratitude journals, loving people, giving, meditation etc. those are all natural ways to make you happier and healthier and more joyful. good luck, I'm working on it.