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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Today I discovered that a friend of mine was BP. It was great because I got to talk to someone who was close to me that shared the same problem that I do. It was nice talking to someone who I knew actually understood what I feel.
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I started talking with one of his co-workers,who I have known for years,,,many years.
BP comes up,she causually mentions she is bipolar,and has had a heck of a time with her meds.She went from being an area manager,to 2 days aweek.We talked for a long time.
Or stories were so similar.
Except HER husband went with her to her Pdocs sessions.The two of them got on line ,and researched bipolar.
It's been hard for them,but they are still together.
When I brought this up in conversation w my STBX,his trite answer was ..."Helen has issues",and he said it in such a pompus way...I almost slapped him.
I said ,of course she has issues,she's bipolar ,just like me.
The STBX answer was a typical normie..."oh you two,just need to focus and think positively.it's all in yyour heads."
(I considered doing him bodily harm ,at that moment,but why traumatise the grandkids)
So,lucky Helen,facing a devastating disease,with love and support from her husband...and then their is my cone head STBX....if people would only TRY to understand,I think there would be a lot more BP's in supportive loving relationships.
By the way,as afraid and scared of the future as I am...I'm glad I'm getting rid of the cone head!LOL!!
One of the BPs I know -- same age as me -- was diagnosed when we were 15.
Another one I met at where I worked 9 years ago.
Another one I've known for about 4 years.
So, when I WAS diagnosed, at least I had some idea of what it could be like, which was both a blessing and a curse.