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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an.e.wr.27
an.e.wr.27

Hey guys...so I have type II bipolar disorder....and it gets to the point where if my mood changes to depression or anger..I take it out on the people who truly care about me the most...and of course I treat them like shit..and then later when it's finally over for the time being...I resent myself a little because I keep pushing those close to me away...slowly each time...I'm having a hard time dealing with that..

simplymebp
simplymebp
You are definitely not alone in this. Have you tried sitting those down who you truly care about and explaining to them the disorder, giving them support resources and including them in your treatment?? This is something I do with those that are super important to me but tend to the brut force of my episodes. It may be something to consider. Try looking at bphope.com
mlr0853
mlr0853
Welcome to BP. Yes, I think, speaking for myself, I've been horrid to people at work/family/friends, prior to medication. I think simply is right...alanon, for good boundaries and detaching with love. Loving and accepting you as you are, letting go of your behavior. Not easy, it's all about forgiveness, for yourself and for your family to cope. I go to a DBT therapy at my local hospital, and now in group terapy. It is a way of living to deal with emotions. Take care, ML
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
welcome to the board, are you on meds?
oliveolive749
oliveolive749
Welcome!
an.e.wr.27
an.e.wr.27
I am I take Lamictal XR. The days I don't take it or forget to I notice a huge difference in my mood and how easily I'm triggered to lash out on others. Sometimes, even when I am on the meds I can still get irritated, I also have ADHD and those meds..the side effects can make me dull and easily irritated as well. I've tried multiple kinds of meds for that other issue, but it can play a role with my bipolar issues..
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Hi and Welcome an... I've seen others on the ADHD meds that can get really irritable from the meds...
It might help you to get into some anger management and find some tools to cope with this... It's okay to feel the anger ... constantly lashing out though will eventually have a bad effect on your life... Finding tools and solutions to deal with this can help.... This is a great group.. I'm glad you found us... Big hug.....xo
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