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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marie32
marie32
am ashamed to say iv been though a lot of stress and its sorting itself out change of meds made me sick I ended up downing tablet about 70 am ashamed my daughters had to take me the hospital had to drink that black stuff was sick 7 hours later bloods ok but its been 4yrs I haven't felt this way and its scary going to phone my docs get bk on my old meds I will never do that again so sick I never wish this illness on my worst enemy I need to talk to someone that understands so I come on here just feel so down and scared hugs to all
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
I hope you feel better soon, the meds may take a while but they'll get there. Hold on.
jfulk
jfulk
Fish is right. The meds will do their thing but it won't be instantly better. You just have to ride it out and hold on. We're all here to listen. :)
jraernr
jraernr
((( Marie)))
Waiting for the meds to work is tough but Sssooo worth it, Marie. It helps to journal in the meantime... and gather support. We're here for you.. DS has been such a great place for me... I wish you well... take care of ((you))..
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I'm so glad that you're gotten the help that you need.... Your daughters need there mother please don't ever forget that
Great big hug for you and a blessing...x
marie32
marie32
thankyou you all starting to feel better got my tablets back today slow but i know it takes time it just hurts when people even doctors don't understand just want the feeling to go and feel ok am so ashamed of taking them tablets my daughter's are great am lucky there older its not fare on them even if they say they understand i feel so alone i hate this illness hugs to all
mugwort
mugwort
Happy your feeling better. One note. Please don't ever feel shame over being BP. Its not your fault. Pleased your getting help.
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