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.
The past couple of therapy sessions have left me with misgivings. It's left me with the question for how do we find our sense of well being and affirmation.
I start work soon and take a lot of validating from knowing I do a good job.
When we're in a relationship we may take a sense of 'the shared' from which we take meaning. But in independent life we may feel adrift and so knowing we are doing good work helps. At least for me. That's what I'll do.
I don't feel so special or strong. I feel very much at the low end of the totem but I can take pride and affirmation in the work I do.
peace!
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
I don't like too much "validation" in the form of praise from others because I still have low self esteem; in a way, that's part of Why I strive to do a "good job". Because I want to feel worthy.
The result is positive but honestly, it's often a Symptom of an inner struggle.
Hope you have a Great day -
And most people feel as you do, responsible with their own merits!
This means they’re honest with their own esteem and well balanced.
Good for you and good for them all!!!
Enjoy your Thursday