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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TexasMade 10/04/2011

I just want you all to know how helpfull this site has been to me. It seem's no one in my life understand's what I go through and how I should be able to manage it , but for me it just doesn't work that way! When I'm down I just can't snap out of it when I'm up I just can't snap out of it I can't focus on positive thing's or feeling's I just have to ride it out .so thank you for all your support and understanding! does anyone else feel this way

deleted_user 10/04/2011

Yes.I am very grateful for this site.And I can relate to the not being able to snap out of it especially when I'm down.I think being able to vent here has helped me tremendously.Not to mention all the positive feedback.

deleted_user 10/04/2011

We understand and share with your pain. Damn idiots.

KublaKhan 10/04/2011

This is one of the major misconceptions outsiders have about bipolar disorder - we don't "just snap out of it" - the meds help, but it is the nature of the beast to not be in control of our emotions.

I give this to family and friends who tell me things like "just snap out of it" or "If you just TRY not to be depressed it will go away". They are often well-intentioned loved ones who just don't understand us. It's quite directed specifically at depression, but it's half of the problem, and though they may still not understand, they respond to me in much healthier ways.

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20393228,00.html

TexasMade 10/04/2011

Thank's for the link KublaKhan I will be sure to share this with my family!

deleted_user 10/04/2011

Well, I agree about the snap out of it part the most. People just don't understand us. Its really sad, but they don't care too. They are often well-intentioned, bit it comes off to us as egregious.
I also agree that this site is remarkable. I come here to get lifted up and it works. I also enjoy giving support because it gets me out of my head. The whole service work thing really works out well for me.

deleted_user 10/04/2011

I am to the point where i no longer care what the idiots think. I am tired of them.

I like all of the avatars today; they are cute.

deleted_user 10/04/2011

Yea, you cannot snap out of it, for sure.

deleted_user 10/04/2011

glad this site is helping you thru the bad times. Sometimes that's about all we can do. Huggles!

Halterbroke 10/04/2011

I am so grateful for this site because here I can be myself no matter what!

dancingd 10/04/2011

I am very grateful for this site and my many friends who support me...I always think, when someone says to "Snap Out Of It",,,,don't they realize , if we could , we would snap out of it !

deleted_user 10/04/2011

Absoloutely thankgoodness for this site,where we are all in the same boat. No i cant just snap out of it either.

deleted_user 10/04/2011

i'm glad that this sight exists. i get so tired of pretending out in the real world. here, i can be myself, warts and all.

jimgreg 10/04/2011

oh yes i know what you mean..when your up thats so to speak a good high,,or mabey not...thinking postive to me is when im in remishion..i always think and look on negative things..

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