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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solofighter 06/09/2012

first off id like to say im still at the hospital, not discharged yet. hopefully tuesday. secondly id like to say im on a weekend pass to spend time at home... think its a test haha
third off im doing well.. much better then i was. i can breathe, think, relax. i can WRITE, edit and work towards my goal. my minds not racing, im not high or low. im inbetween and i like it.
the hospital does wonderful things for you..and i was soooooo scared to go in, and now i know what its like and it isnt as bad as it shows on tv.
just wanted to update everyone. ill be going back to the hospital sunday evening, hopefully chat will be working by then, as for me its not
hope all my friends and everyone else are well :D

justletmebe 06/09/2012

I'm glad you are being treated well! Only speaking for myself, it's nice to be kept safe!! Weekends were the worst inpatient for me, all therapists and pdocs gone, just the techs....
I'm glad your doing better :)

solofighter 06/09/2012

thanks, yeah i feel save there, but the joy of weekends is i get to go home for the weekend on a pass and cuddle with my boyfriend :)

deleted_user 06/09/2012

right on solo. that's great.

deleted_user 06/09/2012

Aww, so glad for you that you've gotten some support.... and relief!

Huge hugs to you~

BabyShelby 06/09/2012

((((SOLO))))~~

It's great to hear that you're having a positive experience at the hospital and feeling better. Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you back on the boards regularly. :)

jimlucky1 06/09/2012

Glad you are doing well and enjoy your weekend pass.

The more posative your mind gets the healther your mind and soul are getting!

Have a speedy recovery!

deleted_user 06/09/2012

So glad you are doing better. :)

solofighter 06/09/2012

thanks everyone for the support :D

dobiedots 06/10/2012

I loved being in the hospital. You can become yourself again, and you're protected from outside stimuli. I learned so much and made so many friends. Sometimes I wish I could go back!
Enjoy your time and learn as much as you can, you'll need it in your life later on.
Good luck to you!!!
(Isn't it amazing how Hollywood portrays Phospitals? It's disgusting).

Decibel-Places 06/10/2012

I had a positive hospital experience, it was only a little bit like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - lol - but there are professionals whose job it is to help you, and it is a great relief to them when you can articulate your needs (so many of the patients can't even do that). I encourage you to find a support group when you are discharged, the http://dbsalliance.org has free safe DBSA peer support groups all over the US, I am co-facilitator of one in NJ that I started attending after I was discharged. It's also nice to hear that your boyfriend is nice to you on the weekends, that makes a big difference

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