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.
I know I need to think positive thoughts but I sure suck at it. I have been a negative thinker for so many years it is deeply ingrained. I know I would feel better if I could think better - thoughts create feelings, right? I just don't know how to even start, the few positive thoughts I have in a day seem so tiny and fleeting in comparison to the negativity I bombard myself with. I wish I could put myself on some kind of treatment plan for this. I do enjoy reading all the positive thoughts and comments that are put on this board tho. You guys Rock.
This is a self-esteem trick, but it works for positive thoughts too. Look in a mirror, and find one thing you like about your appearance. If you truly can't find even one tiny thing, make something up. Every time you see the mirror (like going to the bathroom- when you are done of course) and repeat that thing you like about yourself.
Most women I know who do this trick say something large and generic- "I am pretty" I find that the more specific you are, the easier it is to believe yourself. For me, I like my nose, so I focus on that.
You should be proud that you have even a few positive thoughts a day. I've been so down at times where not a single positive thought crossed my mind. Take what you have right now, and work with it.
I know it doesn't help much, but inch by inch we can help each other take our minds off all our pain and losses and try anchor ourselves to the good.
You are lucky indeed to have a job, somewhere to live, and food. I am so jealous you are able to keep a job! Even though it is just so hard and unfair that you have to work when feeling this bad. So glad you are not in any physical pain. Sometimes I think physical pain is easier to deal with than emotional pain.
We are indeed very lucky to have DS. It is company and support and understanding, so hard to find in the real world.
Heretic, I'm so proud of you for doing this. All the bad stuff is still there, but we can choose to put our attention somewhere else if we try really hard. Together we can do it.
Every day and after a time change the affermation.
Example ( I am a winner)
My affirmation for today is "I am doing the best I can and I can keep doing it".
What do I like about my body, not much, but I don't obsess about it. I don't hate my body, I don't obsess over the negative bits, I just kinda ignore them as best I can.
I have nice eyes and a nice smile. People often compliment me on my smile, even when I am depressed! I think a fake smile has become second nature with me to hide my depression lol.
Today I will focus on not wasting my time with distraction on the net, I will go out of the house and do my errands and eat healthy food and enjoy being kind to my body.
Everyone, what are your positive thoughts for today?