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.
My last post was in 2016 and I honestly feel as if it were yesterday ! I hope everyone here has been doing well. Hope everyone is safe and healthy with COVID-19 taking us by storm.
Ive been through a lot since I last logged in. Firstly and worst of all, my sister, my best friend, died 2 days after my 28th birthday on 12-28-17. I was unfortunate enough to be the one who found her. Drug overdose. She was staying with me at the time, she had just gotten out of rehab. Was doing the best we ever saw her. And then in 2 short weeks of her being home, we lost her for good. She was 26 years old.
That has been a struggle very much so for me. We were 18 months apart. I feel a piece of me is missing and it feels odd to walk the earth without my buddy. My soul mate. I wont even continue with what else I've went through since the last you all heard from me. Im trying to stay positive.
Im still not medicated for my BP and not for my PTSD either which I was diagnoised with since my sister's death.
But the good news is, Im working 6 days a week at a job I LOVE! Where I'm manager :) I got a new car last Saturday, I have a healthy routine and Im just taking things day by day. Thats all I can do right?
Please DM me if you want to catch up.
Thanks for listening
Peace and Health -Aspen
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Today mom and I are taking Moo and Copper to the vet for vaccines. I'm watching a movie having coffee while copper snoozes in between my knees. What does Thursday look like for you?
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I've been on high dose prednisone for pneumonia, and now I am slowly weaning. But lots of symptoms I don't like having, plus overeating has put at least 10 lbs on me. The food is "loud" as the GLP-1 users refer to it.Also pressured speech. Which comes out in my posts. Sorry I posted so much. I just need an outlet for my agitated and irritable brain. Just scroll on by my posts, if they are too...
How great to see you back, I'm sorry of course for what brings you...My heart goes out to you at the terrible loss of your sister...Sadly if I have heard one story of a relative newly released from rehab who seemed great only to use again with disastrous consequences I've many....
Welcome back and stick around....
@MayB Hello and thank you for your kind words. Yes, SO many similar stories such as mine, are too common these days its very sad. Its been a struggle.
We know how hard BP is to live with and now having PTSD on top of everything, has not been a picnic, let me tell you.
But I definitely plan on sticking around this time for sure. I needed support when I first joined immensely, NOW I have even bigger obstacles. Life is bittersweet. Thanks again for replying! STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE <3
Big hug......xo
Also , the guy I was with for 3 years during the last time I frequented the forum , broke my heart and moved out. I’ve been through so much, it’s crazy I’m still fighting. Hope all is well XX
Thank you so so much, I appreciate that <3 yes you are right about addiction, it’s a monster and has taken so many beautiful souls. It isn’t fair :( but i hope you are doing well and that you are staying safe! Good to see you again !