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.
It was dark out and I was stuffy inside the house and it was getting dark outside....the daughter and I sat out on the front steps while she did her flashcards and I let her ride her scoooter while I was outside on a watch. Right now she's doing her spelling. But it was a great feat for me to accomplish sitting out on the front steps because of my deep routed paranoia. I want to let you all know about all the baby steps I take in overcoming my fears.
deleted_user
you are great, good for you!
BipolarPrincess
Thanks...it was also a nice feeling too there was two guys and w woman walking by walking a dog down our street and at first I was afraid...but then I got over it.
dobiedots
Hooray for you!! One step at a time.
BipolarPrincess
Thanks dobie....yeah it was nice to get to breathe some fresh air instead of the stuffy house all the time....when I am normally a hermit.
deleted_user
I am so proud of you! I have social anxiety disorder, so I know how threatening it can feel to go out of the house. Pat yourself on the back...this wasn't just a baby step, it was a major accomplishment. You conquerred your fear for a while. Way to go!
deleted_user
You're amazing! Don't laugh, baby steps do work. I have anxiety/panic so I know what it's like sitting in the house and sitting outside the house. Good for you! I'm so proud!
deleted_user
Awesome. I am so happy for you.
BipolarPrincess
Thanks everyone for your support....yeah it was scary at first, but after the people walked by and no one harmed me.....I was like yehaw....it felt so good to get some fresh air.
2Fast2KeepUP
Even little steps can leave you feeling like a major accomplishments! I have bouts with agoraphobia with my anxiety, so I understand how just sitting on your porch can feel like such a gift!
deleted_user
good for you, congrats!
BipolarPrincess
Thanks all these little good for yous actually makes me feel pretty great on the inside....now that I think about it me with my agoraphobic tendencies due to my schizoaffective disorder it really was a big accomplishment. I put it in my journal and updated my goal from being less paranoid at night from 40 percent to 85 percent because I posted a pic of my little one on my profile page then from 85% to 95% because I actually went outside. It feels so good to be liberated. I am going to be headed off to bed after I snack the daughter.
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