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.
Ever felt like this...
1. I have these scenarios that run through my head. For example, I was expecting a call this morning from the community team, to schedule a meeting for this afternoon with a doc. They didn't call. I got frustrated and started imagining that they would call and I'd tell them to f off etc etc. Not sure. It was quite an intense daydream type thing and left me feeling (even more) shaky.
2. I have been pretty high for a couple of days, but at certain points during the day, I'm feeling like there is nothing wrong. Quite leveled and balanced. If I saw a doc at that point, I'd tell him/her that there is nothing wrong and I don't need the meds.
3. Have got a 4 week old baby. I'm spending my time working and looking after our 3 year old (work from home mostly). So, we're all under the usual pressures that a family experienced when a new baby arrives. Thing is, I'm not connecting with my wife. At all. I can tell I'm a little wired, but she cries and I just can't..be emotional
4. Practical stuff - I'm on it. With bells on. If it needs doing, I'll do it. I'm looking for stuff to do. Hunting it down. There isn't enough to do.
5. Regarding point 4, what happens, will I crash ? I get tired, sleep, then am back on it the next day. Surely there has to be some payback at some point ?
Thanks for reading :)
1. I have these scenarios that run through my head. For example, I was expecting a call this morning from the community team, to schedule a meeting for this afternoon with a doc. They didn't call. I got frustrated and started imagining that they would call and I'd tell them to f off etc etc. Not sure. It was quite an intense daydream type thing and left me feeling (even more) shaky.
2. I have been pretty high for a couple of days, but at certain points during the day, I'm feeling like there is nothing wrong. Quite leveled and balanced. If I saw a doc at that point, I'd tell him/her that there is nothing wrong and I don't need the meds.
3. Have got a 4 week old baby. I'm spending my time working and looking after our 3 year old (work from home mostly). So, we're all under the usual pressures that a family experienced when a new baby arrives. Thing is, I'm not connecting with my wife. At all. I can tell I'm a little wired, but she cries and I just can't..be emotional
4. Practical stuff - I'm on it. With bells on. If it needs doing, I'll do it. I'm looking for stuff to do. Hunting it down. There isn't enough to do.
5. Regarding point 4, what happens, will I crash ? I get tired, sleep, then am back on it the next day. Surely there has to be some payback at some point ?
Thanks for reading :)
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Ron
I am not a rapid cycler, so I can't tell you what's next. But clean the house while you have the energy. Just make sure to take your seraqual and sleep 8 hours a night.
Call your PDoc. You need to make sure your wife doesn't have post-natal depression. That would not be a good mix for you two right now.
I've got an appointment today with my psychiatrist. I have bloods taken last week to check my liver out. All being well, they will start me on Depakote.
I'm really worried about the impending crash If the up and coming low is as extreme as the high, what sort of state am I going to be in ?!?!