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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PLEASE, Let us remember..........

Shelly4
Shelly4
This site is here to help all of us deal with some very challenging issues while walking our journey through our bipolar disorder. I have read so many posts and journals with people expressing the anger and frustrations they read here and how it upsets them. We have to be faithful and remember that each of us is going through different phases at different times. We have many faces with many different expressions at all different times. We can be very comforting and helpful at times but surge anger in one another at other times. Sometimes, some of us need to lash out because it is where we are at that moment in time. Lets try to remember that and not take things too personal. It isnt healthy for our own state of mind. We are here to grow in a positive direction on our journey and we can do that. I have gained alot of respect for all of you and your struggles and I hope I have shown you that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
well written shelly and I appreciate your words. Could have used them a couple of days ago but they are true and a timely reminder all at the same time
deleted_user
deleted_user
Shelly-your words and thoughts have touched me in many ways and I agree with you totally-your a great person with lots of (cant think of the word) uhmm uhmm great kind words to say to everyone. I would just like to say keep up the great work!!! YOUR A AWESOME individual!!! shane
Shelly4
Shelly4
Thank you for your encouragement. I luv all of you and want so badly for us all to understand one another. I know that isnt all possible even when we dont have this disorder. But more importantly, here, we have to try if we hope to be helpful to one another.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Nice words,thanks.
Shelly4
Shelly4
I would appreciate more of us reading this. I think it is important.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Let us also remember that we have all been there, done that and not judge anyone else.
Fun and laughter should most definitely still be allowed!
It can't be ALL BP probs...we should all know our "ticked off" point and leave then and there.
Shelly4
Shelly4
Well said Blueblur, thank you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
seems like you only want to understand people want to. sure you don't have a split personality issue going on here?
Shelly4
Shelly4
Smile.........Thanks for your comment Foxfire.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A very interesting summary of BP and how we must help ourselves before we endeavor to help someone else. Kinda like... "Get your ducks in a row", before you tackle the pain and suffering of a fellow BP'er.
I'll seriously contemplate that. As you mentioned... you need a positive outlook. That rationale is very hard to become tangible. It' s rather elusive. We try to help using the tools at our disposal, which are few and far between. Our main contribution is the force that MANY of our members contribute and the amount of compassion those posts create.
Amen. Peace.
deleted_user
deleted_user
~~~BUMP~~~
Shelly4
Shelly4
Thank you MT, I agree it is very difficult to get to a place of positivity. I still struggle terribly with that when depressed but always strive to get there.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks Shelly I share your thoughts. You put it into words very well. Better Day!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Good job Shelly. I really think sometimes people forget this is a bipolar board and is awash in people in different symptoms of the disease then add in the folks who have additional diagnoses while still struggling with BP. We don't have to agree with everything that's said and we have the choice whether or not to read the post in the first place. We can "attack" in generalizations just not personal attacks.
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psssst! Shellys hot!
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