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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Ragnarok
Ragnarok

Hello all, just figured I would post and introduce myself since I just joined the group. I am diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, ADD, and major depression. I came to this group to hopefully find a group of supportive people who understand the struggles associated with mental health. I've been having a hard time managing everything from taking care of my 2 year old to maintaining a clean house. I constantly feel like I'm failing as a mother, fiance, and person in general. I have attempted suicide 6 times in 2 years, been hospitalized every time. I'm currently in therapy twice a week and I see my psychiatrist every 2 weeks. As I said before, I'm hoping to find a group of supportive people who understand the struggle. Thanks for reading!

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome Ragnarok..... I'm glad that you've found us.... DS is a great site and this is a good and supportive board..... Big hug.....xo
Ragnarok
Ragnarok
I'm hoping so, I need more support in my life. Thanks for replying! Much love <3
ConfidentialNameHere
ConfidentialNameHere
Welcome, Ragnarok! I've found this to be a very supportive and understanding group, and hope that you have a similarly positive experience here. Seeing your supportive post in another thread already, I imagine you will also be a great support to other members here that are struggling. Glad to have you here!
Melise
Melise
Welcome. You are not alone!
bookmaven
bookmaven
Don't give in to feelings of failure. A friend recently told me that Bipolar is a liar - this illness tries very hard to convince you of things that aren't true. And like all victims of repeated falsehoods, eventually we start to believe. Keep fighting for the truth of your life - you're a good and capable person. You're doing the best you can. Every day counts. We're here to help you, to support you.
irishwriter
irishwriter
welcome and i too hope you find all the support that is available here on DS. as bookmaven said BP is a big fat liar and it is far too easy to believe all the bad stuff. You are a good mom, fiance, person and everything else in between because you just don't give up. here we hold each other up when needed so it is good to see you. hugs.
chris138
chris138
Welcome. Glad to meet you.
Ragnarok
Ragnarok
Thank you all! I'm working on changing the old, negative beliefs and it's definitely more of a marathon than a sprint. I'm excited for this group for sure. You all seem like amazing people. <3
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Welcome. I hope you'll find some help and answers here
debwell
debwell
Hi Ragnarok,
New here myself. I appreciate your situation. Being at home caring for your baby, is everything wonderful and you're doing it. Give yourself credit too.
Enjoy today.
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