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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23withBPD
23withBPD

Hey everyone, first time attempting something like this. Well I'm 23 I've known I was bipolar since I was 18 and a few months ago my girlfriend of 5 years left me, not a direct result of me being bipolar but I know the way I am had affect on our relationship, it's been a struggle over the last 5 years but im kind of at a breaking point now where it's really getting the best of me, I know this is a break up story but being bipolar and alone in this time is impossible, I don't have any friends where I live and it's difficult to speak to family about how I feel because while people have gone through it none of them are bipolar so they don't know what else comes with it, my impulsivity gets the best of me as I'm sure it does most of you, and I'm thinking of packing up my things and moving out of state to be on my own but at peace because I just can't seem to find anything where I'm at other than horrible thoughts and my mind turning every location into a memory that I wish I could cut out, almost as though I have a photographic memory of the negative things(I'm sure that's a cliche the more you talk to people with bpd) anyways just wanted to vent and see if anyone else is in a tough spot and wants to connect or if anyone has advice, im just getting through everyday at this point 

Carrievictorvictorvictor7
Carrievictorvictorvictor7
Sure. Be careful about moving to a new place and struggling with bpd. There was a guy who was a traveler radioactive went on a manic binge and died. Build a support system?

I like meetup.com. it is a group of people who meet and do things together. After a bit you start to have familiar faces.

I'm sorry to hear about your pain. You can be my friend :-)
rebel100
rebel100
I can relate to you in many ways. I was 15 when I was diagnosed and I am now 22. I had a tough time in high school figuring out this confusing thing that was happening to me and that no one around me could relate to. I decided to go to college 9 hours away from my home and family. It was honestly the best decision I ever made. However, I had my freshman year in the dorm as my transition so I wasn’t alone. I still live away from my family but now I live by myself in an apartment and it can definitely be lonely at times but it is what’s best for my mental health. Sometimes getting away from those triggers can be exactly what you need to thrive and work on yourself. I also know how it feels to feel like your illness is preventing you from having a long lasting relationship. I’ve had one boyfriend and he was very understanding of my illness but even he couldn’t handle my mood swings when my medicine was being changed over and over again. I guess it scares me being that I am 22 and I feel that I will never find someone who can be there through it all. I’m sorry to rant about my own stuff but I guess I just want you to know that you are certainly not alone in these feelings. You are so much stronger than you realize in this moment. You have us, on here, to talk to whenever you need someone and never forget that (:
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi, so are you on meds?
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi and welcome, sorry for what brings you here...hoping you'll find the support you are seeking. Break ups are just plain Hard.

Moving to somewhere else, well, ya just take the 'same baggage' with you...not to mention the stress of moving creates.

If you are not in therapy, are you on meds? Those would be two possible avenues to take if you choose to help those negative ruminating thoughts.

Hang in there...you're at a tough age, my son is 24 and still finding his way, he has a form of autism called aspergers.

Keep coming back an writing, there is no such thing as 'too much'....I'm writing that from my own perspective of 'possibly bothering people or thinking my problems are so small compared to others' when I first joined...

Do you best to take care of yourself, that is the number 1 priority right now. Eat, drink fluids, take meds and sleep...if you can, try to get outside and take a 15 minute walk...isolation is not good.

Best to you!!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board 23..... This is a good place to come.... I was wondering as well if you were on meds and if you are working with a psychiatrist

I agree with others that you have to deal with the problems sweetie and find that stability as your problems will follow you

There are lots of tools that are helpful for us... meditation,,(,mindfulness).... gratitude....journaling,...... therapy......exercise...... so many things can help

Please know that we do have a treatable disorder.... It can take some time to figure out what is the most helpful for you but you can and will..... Big hug.... xo
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