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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hopefult
hopefult

so i finally broke down and then i guess my dad did as well. i love my dad i really do, but he calls me mental whenever we argue. i cut and my family saw it and everything is my fault i don't deserve to be here i am mental. i need help

BothsidesBroken
BothsidesBroken
If you aren't safe go to the hospital. Are you in therapy? Are you on meds? Depending on your location and age you could check yourself in if you aren't safe or need intensive treatment.
Please be safe.
Sending good thoughts and a hug
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi, welcome to the board

not to get political but I liked the phrase "when they go low, we go high"

Calling your teen child "mental" is bad parenting and at that point I'd probably not have a high opinion of anything he says.

Cutting isn't an answer. I know it helps deal with the frustration and pain but really it's not a good strategy for life.

So, given you are 15 - I don't know what the situation is there re getting help. have you been diagnosed? Are you on meds? Do you have access to a school counsellor?

finally - we have some religious nuts targetting teens here - let me know if you get any inappropriate approaches of any kind

Mark, Community Leader
hopefult
hopefult
i had a counseling appointment today but my counselor got sick so she canceled. my dad continues to talk about me and im trying to go high and ignore it but it's getting harder to
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
it gets easier as you get older - just try and hang on.

did you have a diagnosis - are you on meds or was it decided it was too early for meds?
hopefult
hopefult
ive been diagnosed i just haven't seen her recently to get medication
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
ok, please then continue to talk to us :)
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