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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Question about Acceptance

EmeraldGem1017
EmeraldGem1017

Hi friends, as I continue to move through life, triggers, and mood shifts and have been rapidly cycling, I was wondering if any of you had any tips on how to unequivocally and unapologetically accept yourself even with having bipolar two disorder. 

Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
Interesting question. I think it's a matter of finding a balance, I don't think I'd "unequivocally and unapologetically accept" myself and I'm not sure that would be a good idea or the right thing to do. I've done things I shouldn't have, some might be argued were possibly down to bipolar, some not.

So some acceptance is definately good, guilt if you do nothing about it is simply corrosive, but I'm along way from forgiving myself.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I try and look at it as simply a chronic illness that I have to take care of (which of course it is)

I take care of it the best that I can ... I also got involved with an organization when I was first diagnosed that really helped with fighting the stigma

I have had my moments when not well that I have struggled some

Being on this site has helped me a great deal.... Finding and giving support matters a lot I think.... Big hug.... xo
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