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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sirk 08/13/2015

Am I the only one not seeing a psychologist once a week? I feel like it's a waste of time. I am on medication and it seems to be helping and I do see my psychiatrist thoroughly.. but do any of you also opt out of weekly therapy?

spacekat 09/12/2015

Yeah, I agree with Fish that it is an organic disease and is treated with medication, but I also think talk therapy helps AT LEAST to get stuff off of your chest and into a safe, controlled space with someone you trust.

Halterbroke 09/12/2015

I see my tdoc once a month and my pdoc every three months. I used to see my tdoc a couple of times a week so this is BIG progress. Although I agree that bipolar is organic, I also think therapy helps IMMENSELY to fix problems in thinking that lead to mania or depression. I still struggle with anxiety a lot even though I haven't really had a major episode in a while and therapy really helps with that. Just bouncing my crazy thoughts off someone who does CBT.

dobiedots 09/12/2015

I'm not in therapy at the moment. The last time was back in '96!
I do believe I could benefit from therapy now. Last time it basically changed my life. I think I might have forgotten some of the things I've learned. But I will only do CBT therapy. It was awesome and really straightened me out.

oldcper 09/13/2015

I've always seen my Tdoc weekly or bi-weekly depending on how I'm feeling and see my Pdoc once a month at the latest.

Nothing unusual about this for a BP'er.

sunnybrunette 09/14/2015

My psychiatrist told me that if I am on medication and working, I don't need therapy. Well, I stopped working, but I'm in school so I figure that counts...

theatrediva 09/14/2015

I need a psycolocgist! My therapist retired and my pdoc just gives me meds and pushes me out the door.

dizzynini 09/14/2015

I see a psych. about once a month unless I'm a mess then he sees me sooner.

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