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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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Dannythedrunk
Dannythedrunk

I obsess on everything especially conversations I have had with other people.  I have bipolar depression and OCD.  I read that obsessing is a bipolar thing but am still confused.  I am always confused.  I ruminate about things I have said to anyone and everyone.  Am I alone ???

Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi Danny, I don't think obsessing over things is a bipolar thing but it's certainly an OCD thing.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Technology has made me recognize OCD traits in myself, though not full on OCD as I understand it from a few friends with live with it.

Everyone thinks about past conversations and such. It’s important to move forward and continue so it breaks patterns.
Maui1992
Maui1992
When I'm depressed and anxious I am preoccupied with the past and sometimes ruminate over conversations. When I am stabilized on my meds I no longer do that. I have bipolar 2 and have obsessive traits but not the OCD diagnosis.

I think Sensitive is correct that it can become a habit and to work on breaking that pattern with a therapist
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Danny.... I am a worrywart so I get it.... I have anxiety as well so it's definitely part of that

This is a good place to come .. I'm glad that you found us

The Anxiety Board on here is active to..... Big hug.....xo
Dannythedrunk
Dannythedrunk
Thank you all for your encouragement. Just unloading it has helped a bit. I have bipolar depression and OCD. I used to be at this site some years ago. Maybe 10 or so now I am back because of covid I can't get to therapy.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Does your therapist no do Tele-med Session or phone sessions?
Dannythedrunk
Dannythedrunk
Yes my new psychiatrist does meet me on the computer. He hasn't offered me therapy since I have just started with him last month. Maybe I will bring it up if I don't freeze up while talking to him.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Generally your Psychiatrist doesn't do "Talk Therapy" you would go to a separate Psychologist or Therapist for that. Your Pdoc (Psychiatrist) could probably recommend someone for you to see.
Dannythedrunk
Dannythedrunk
Yep that has happened in the past with me. A therapist who helped me beyond belief. Now I am not in the same state as before but will look into this because I really need it.
Wolfy
Wolfy
As far as I know by my experience either the doc will phone call u and u talk on ur phone voice call about your session or they will tell you if u can come in person. Wishing u Good luck in finding a new pdoc!!!
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I do my Therapy by video call on my computer.
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