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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I keep hearing my friends and family say you'll be back to "normal" soon, but since you're born with BP and I was just diagnosed at 45 with it, what the heck is normal anyway?
Does anyone else 2nd guess themselves as to what is "normal" behavior as opposed to bipolar behavior?
I don't know why but this is really bugging me....
Thanks for any advice,
Sue
Does anyone else 2nd guess themselves as to what is "normal" behavior as opposed to bipolar behavior?
I don't know why but this is really bugging me....
Thanks for any advice,
Sue
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I am also finding that since I have a few dx's I am trying to classify my behaviors and moods to what causes it. I know this process is driving me nuts and really should matter but I guess I feel like if I know then I can figure out what the 'normal me is' even if my BP is stable I still do all these odd OCD things.
My doctor says your not your diagnosis' but then that just leaves me with a bunch of nothing. Since most of my behaviors thoughts and actions are because of some disorder or anougher.
If I take it all out Im a girl who likes to do a bunch of things I cant do for some reason or anoughter.... and that sucks....
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otherwise i feel "normal", which to me means back to 'myself' before diagnosis.... and my behavior compared to any other person without a mental illness, when encountered with a tough situation...
anyways,, what's normal outside of BP either?
A friend once told me "We are all wierd. Just find someone who's wierd like you and hang out with them"
brilliant!