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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At age 55, I am for the 1st time in my life worried about not being a 10. Or a 7 in looks! I was too manic/active when young to worry about that. I was a proud Nerd, happy to be "in with the out crowd." Loved Beat poets & offbeat people. I played flute in symphonic & jazz bands. Had a gallery opening at age 20. Lived all over the US/Africa. Travled to Iceland, the Orkneys, Salzburg. Active politically. Suddenly, I am angry that I didn't Flaunt it when young & gorgeous. This is SO stupid. I've been happily married 21 years to a great guy. Most people who meet me think I am 38 or 40. Why does it make any difference how someone looks? I gained 35 lbs. on meds. I need Rxs but hate the weight. I used to get ill, lose weight from mania. I just looked at photos I posted & it's absurd, I chose all (but one) where I looked Great. Like I want people to say "Boop Boop Dee Boop!" Whatever! Judy Dench is awesome & she ain't gorgeous. Blither blather.
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I've just wanted to disappear all my life. I'm as plain as a mud fence, at least I was, but about 8 years ago I got bells palsy and it left the left side of my face semi-parilized. I WISH I was still plain. Now I feel down right ugly.
Your accomplishments are amazing!!!!! What a wonderful life you are having!
YOU ARE A 10----NO! A 20!!!
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!
Then came a move to a small town .No art,no theater,no one to talk to.A slow decline into depression.A phycotic manic episode,and a DX of bipolar.(there's lots more to the story,but That's for another day).
I started out my journey ,as a 5'8" 135-139 er.
Meds have added 70 lbs.I am now in a very SLOW loss of some of this weight.
I don't think what you are describing is Blather....a great part of who we are ,is manifested in our physical bodies.Junggl,I have the same problem,it's not quite a feeling of shame,but I definately am in the wrong body!!LOL!!
I am a skinny woman.....this ass and belly I carry around belong to someone else!!
And with all my experiences....wiser too!:)
You're as pretty as you feel inside.
I think there's so much truth to that. You've lived a full and participative life, with many more years to go. If you believe in yr inner beauty, i'm sure it will show on the outside.
(It's easier for me to tell you this, much harder to live by it myself, lol).
Lucky my boobs are in proportion!
I think its natural to post pictures of you looking your best. I do it. Although my friends will see some pretty unattractive video journals :P