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 have bipolar and suffer from low self esteem I am confused at what this is comming from. I have been this way most of my life if I am in a room with people I feel that people are talking poor about me or that no one really wants me there. I am so nervous that someone might talk to me and I will not no what to say. I have been a door mat for alot of people because I am this way.
But on the other hand I like to drink because it takes all these feelings away and when I drink I put up with nothing and come across angry at people. Is this something other people with bipolar do? I don't no any help would be great thankyou.
But on the other hand I like to drink because it takes all these feelings away and when I drink I put up with nothing and come across angry at people. Is this something other people with bipolar do? I don't no any help would be great thankyou.
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So maybe depression makes us more vulnerable to low self-esteem. I've gone through this problem, sometimes not so bad and sometimes worse. We can learn about it and minimize the problems it brings to our lives.
Sure, that goes along with the territory of bp life for many of us. I know that when I feel lows particularly, that I struggle with that to a certain degree. Then the highs are another challenge to keep that ego in check ;) Here is an article I just came across about self esteem you might find helpful:
http://bipolar.about.com/od/copingresources/a/lowselfesteem.htm
It sounds like part of what you are suffering is social anxiety!!
Therapy can be very helpful for that!!! I had some very good therapy, many years ago, and it really helped me to feel better about myself!!
I still suffer from low self esteem sometimes, depending on my mood and the circumstances, but the big difference is that now, if and when it happens, I realize that it's a 'false' feeling and know that I will soon feel much better about myself!!!
Lots of people, both BP and non BP, use alcohol to escape from whatever they are feeling. You CAN learn to feel better about yourself without resorting to alcohol!!!
Take care and good luck!!!
This just my opinion but I think alot of BP's and probably others too, struggle with esteem issues because we have had to go thru so much and have dealt with so many peoples "opinions and judgement" Not to mention everything else...