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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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Oxygen Denial

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deleted_user
My psych told me something that resonated.When we are faced with some sensitive situation, we can deny ourselves oxygen.We tend to asphyxiate ourselves and cause ourselves to make matters worse.
Things then seem worse than they are.I told him I had told myself that once and that we tend to beat ourselves up too much, when we really need to see the logical way ahead.
We deny ourselves some praise too.Many things it made me think of...
Just sharing.Thanks.
dobiedots
dobiedots
They've done studies. Our breathing becomes very shallow when we're on the computer, thereby making us more tired, tense and giving us headaches.
Really.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Gasp !
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have no problem telling people how "great" they are ..they say it back. But I dont hear them. When I panic I get all red in the face and start to hyperventilate .. im sure that doesent help when you are supposed to make calm amd rational choices in life. Fight or Flight it what my Pdoc calls it. Anxiety sucks bawls
deleted_user
deleted_user
I mean...mentally too.Space denied when we back into our corner ...
dobiedots
dobiedots
Did you ever read about the different sizes of "personal space" that different cultures have? It's fascinating.

oh god, I sound like a dork.
ah, screw it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Kieth Richards snorted his father ......
deleted_user
deleted_user
Keith smoked my hamster
deleted_user
deleted_user
I got my drink and my 2 step
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've noticed that with the onset of bipolar I lost flexibility in coping with certain matters. Seems we need to reprogram ourselves so that we recognize and change our feelings and reactions in relation to stress. I've interpreted "sensitive situation" as something stressful. Tell me if I'm wrong on that.

Remember AAA.. Awareness, Analysis, Application
deleted_user
deleted_user
Top tip of the day -
When anx,low etc, always try to breath, one more breath out than you breathed in..
naturally witholding, we keep stale air in our lungs, that is why u feel you cant get air in..
O she has clarity today...
dobiedots
dobiedots
When I was scattering my brothers ashes in Long Island Sound the wind picked up. Guess where the ashes went? Ewwwwwww. I still get creeped out.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Are you Smoking??????????
dobiedots
dobiedots
No,why?
bbipolar
bbipolar
I go to yoga to remember how to breathe. Well, actually haven't been in a few weeks and I think it shows. Anxiety creeps up and I don't even realize it. Poor Dobie, I'm sorry you snorted your brother by mistake.
dobiedots
dobiedots
I didn't snort him, the ashes went in my mouth.
GAG!
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