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.
Hey guys! I'm new here.
I'm going to share some of my story discovering my wild brain. Feel free to tell me your story, or just say anything. I'd love to make friends.
So I have an unofficial diagnosis of bipolar 2. My therapist doesn't really make official diagnoses because she doesn't really like insurance companies, and that's kind of the biggest reason to have an official diagnosis. Buttt we've talked a lot about it and she's said that would be her diagnosis. I also go to a psychiatrist, but I haven't been seeing her long enough for a bipolar diagnosis.
I was originally diagnosed with depression and GAD when I was 14; that's when I started seeing a therapist. I started having short periods of what I called my "crazy side" where my mind would race and I felt like I had no control of my body. I would be so talkative and talk so so fast. It showed up as extreme euphoria or extreme anger. I almost ran into a gas pump once because my boyfriend made me mad (that's a story for another day).
I was introduced to bipolar disorder by a friend whose dad had it. I related to the symptoms so much when she explained it I felt like I had been enlightened to this whole new idea of life. It was a breath of fresh air to understand why I do what I do.
From then on we started treating my bipolar disorder, not depression, and I've gotten so much better. I'm currently on 50mg of zoloft and 300mg of lithium.
I also struggle with dissociating really bad. That's probably become the worst and most dibilitating of my symptoms.
Well, that's my mental health journey summed up. Feel free to drop questions or comments, or even just a hi. :)
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
It will be your psychiatrist that makes the diagnosis and your therapist will help you with coping skills.... It looks like you're getting the right type of help
This is a good group.... I'm glad that you've found us......xo
I am currently on 300mg lithium, twice daily, with limited effect on my depression so far. I am kind of worried about the type and degree of side effects (short and long term) on lithium and would probably feel more comfortable on a different drug, especially in the long term...
I am currently on 300mg lithium, twice daily, with limited effect on my depression so far. I am kind of worried about the type and degree of side effects (short and long term) on lithium and would probably feel more comfortable on a different drug, especially in the long term...