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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Mothermoon
Mothermoon

Hello!
I am new here and could really use a friend in the same boat. Im 27 and I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 last September and this is the first support group I've joined. I'm still having a hard time accepting my diagnosis, as in I'm constantly trying new things and expecting a cure only to be disappointed when I remember- duh there isn't one. I don't know one other person friend or family with bipolar and every time I try to talk about it I'm met with mild support and uncomfortable faces. I know they mean well, but it's made me stop talking about it. I feel like it could help to talk to others going through what I am going through. Anyways- I'm a good listener if anyone needs an ear!

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome Mothermoon….. This is a good place to come..... You will find stability.... It can take some time to find the right meds and tools that work for you but you will

We are happy to talk about it on here...… Big hug.....xo
jessekay
jessekay
Hi mothermoon welcome to ds I hope you find it good on here I have the same diagnosis I think we would have a lot in common
Thor2008
Thor2008
I have bipolar also. I know of no one in my circle of friends that has bipolar. I keep it hidden from everyone but my wife, psychiatrist, and therapist. People are very uncomfortable and there is a huge stigma attached to mental illness. I’d keep quiet if I were you. This is a good board to get support from and knowledge. One thing that will help is journaling. Write down what you are feeling and what questions you have. It is a good way to learn to live with bipolar.

What medications are you on?
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Hi and welcome. This is a great place to get support. There is little you can go through that someone here has not experienced. I’ve been here for six years. I’ve made many friends and have gotten amazing support.
Mothermoon
Mothermoon
Thank you for the kind words SunCloudJD. I really want to find stability and get in a good place with meds as I am not at the moment.
Mothermoon
Mothermoon
Jessekay thanks for the comment and friend request! I feel like we would too :)
Mothermoon
Mothermoon
Thor2008 thanks for the advice, I agree I’ve learned a lot very quickly about the stigma. I have been journaling recently it is seeming to help! I started on lamotrigine but didn’t stay on very long as it caused really awful hallucinations one night shortly after starting. After that we went with something just for my anxiety since I seemed to be managing okay that’s was buspar, I’ve been off and on it with doctor approval a few times over the passed 6 months because of the side affects. I’m very sensitive to medications so it’s been my biggest struggle. Right now I’m not on anything but I am taking cbd oil.
Mothermoon
Mothermoon
kisses2016 thanks for the comment and support! I’m glad to be here. I’ve really been needing someone who understands.
Thor2008
Thor2008
Mothermoon - I have been on busier and lamotrigine both. I tend to manifest a lot of side effects but also I am refractory to a lot of drugs - basically, they do the exact opposite from what they are supposed to do. It took me over two years to finally come up with something that worked and that I could withstand the side effects.

If you need anything just ask.
Mothermoon
Mothermoon
Thor2008- thank you! Wow- two years. That must have been really tough. I want to keep trying but it is also so difficult trying to go to work and do things I have to do while also feeling like crap from the med adjustment.
Thor2008
Thor2008
I know and I understand. The doc will find the right combo don't you worry. It is much better when you are stable and you don't get the mania and depression. I am also undergoing electroconvulsive shock therapy. If your doc brings that up. It has made a world of difference for me.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi MM and Welcome :) I have bp 1 and have been on ds for quite some time...lots of support and the ability to ask questions, take what you like, leave the rest, without judgement. Since you are getting 'looks' with the 'bp' pre depression, perhaps just say major depression since that is really true for bp 2. Yes, it's a hard dx to swallow, but manageable too when you do self care, get good food, sleep and exercise...it's all part of the process :)
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi and welcome
Mothermoon
Mothermoon
Thank you mlro853 and acuriousfish!
I also was wondering- I’ve never felt like I needed to take an Fmla leave from work, but I do now and have started the process. Has anyone else done this and it helped?
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Hello and welcome. FMLA is a good idea if you need it. I’ve relied on it several times in the past 17 years since diagnosis. It’s a balancing act to manage bipolar but it is possible. Lots of good experience and knowledge here. I also don’t talk about details with friends, keep it private and with my mental health communities, doctors, therapists.
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