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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lyns 02/09/2018

hi I’m posting as I’ve reached my dark place again got the doctors to say I go from so manic to low in a matter of hours I have fibromyalgia as well which I think makes it seems never ending,I can’t understand how I can love my family yet when I’m like this I lock myself away I can’t cope I feel I need to run nothing interests me and the thoughts are so dark yet nxt wk I will max out my bank mix that with with the constant pain and it’s so so hard my family don’t understand they think it’s a matter of pulling yourself together Im in my 3rd marriage I walk when I live them still life sucks

acuriousfish 02/09/2018

hi and welcome to the board.

Sorry you are feeling bad - are you on meds? If so they clearly aren't working as they should so you need to talk to them

arfie 02/09/2018

Hello Lyns. Welcome to DS. Sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

In my own psychotherapy, it helps me to treat my mental illness as a separate phenom from love and logic. Something akin to how a cancer patient treats their cancer separately from their loved ones and business associates. Yes, they all affect one another mightily, but the fact that I am ill does not mean I love you less or wish to dishonor our agreements.

But that is me. . .

Gentle support while you sort your own, Lyns. Welcome aboard.

SunCloudJD 02/09/2018

Welcome to the board lyns...... I'm sorry that you're going through a rough time right now

I always at least dip in the winter and it sux

This is a good place to come.... I'm glad that you're here..... Big hug.....xo

lyns 02/09/2018

Hi I’ve been to doctors tonight there going to review meds I’m on depekote lamotrgine also diazepam and serteraline and zipiclone I also have fibromyalgia so I’m on longtec and oxynorm the gp promised the mental health nurse will ring me Monday It’s so hard I can sit in a room full of people and feel alone thank you so much for support I appreciate it so much x love to you all

beckyp 02/09/2018

Welcome to the group. Have you seen a psychiatrist? That would be best, they are much more able to diagnose and medicate than a GP. I hope your medical team can find an answer soon.

lyns 02/10/2018

Hi yes I have not for about 12 months though I think the doctor is trying to sort it again as it’s been to long ive tried to struggle alone but it’s to much at min x I moved surgery and since then it’s been bad the doctors have promised to deal with me Monday fingers crossed x

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