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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Charlotte123
Charlotte123

I've been dealing with a whole slew of new or worse health issues over the past 6 months and had been keeping pretty stable emotionally. I had an appointment today, though, where my PT mapped out all the different treatment plans and programs and consultations that have been recommended, that I need to do, and it really overwhelmed me. I'm also going to start needing a wheelchair at least part time, and talking about that too... I came home and realized I was actually depressed and had been depressed for at least a week but not willing to deal with it. Mild/moderate depression is a little terrifying for me because for the longest time I believed that severe, suicidal depression was the inevitable next step. I realized today that I don't believe that any more. I'm still pretty depressed, but at least I believe I'll feel not depressed again at some point... And I hope that point will come sooner if I acknowledge my depression instead of just pretending it's not there.

mlr0853
mlr0853
don't know the answer to what causes one to feel worse on the road to healing...oxymoron. sorry to real of your challenged physical, sounds like you have a good grasp on what road you are on, and a good team to help you. One day and one thing at a time...when I get overwhelmed, I try to stay Fact Based....do what I can, let go of the rest and stay in the moment....otherwise my head goes out of whack fast..best to you
MarleneJ
MarleneJ
When you have a physical illness, it will often trigger depression, even people that were normal. The more serious the illness, the longer it can the depression.

When you combine it with bipolar disorder, it Is more complex. Do see a therapist, as they know the strategies you can use to tackle these feelings. Journaling is good, but there are many other issues, when it is combined with physical health. I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, and depression is something I had to fight for the last 2 years since my meds failed again. I lost my pdoc moving to a small town, but I do have some good friends who really helped me through it.
Charlotte123
Charlotte123
Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions! I do have a therapist and a psychiatrist who follow up with me regularly, and I feel like I'm doing ok "managing" the symptoms at this point thankfully! :)
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you Charlotte...... I'm sorry that you're going through so much..... It's good that you're recognizing that you're starting to struggle with depression as well as your physical illness..... You could talk with your pdoc if it continues ... Perhaps a med tweak will help

As Marlene wrote other tools can help to get you through... I'm sorry that you are both struggling right now..... xo
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