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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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MissGillPanda
MissGillPanda

I've  been studying in a salon for grooming dogs and the dogs that are normally very friendly and calm were very on edge and wild when I came around. This isn't a new thing to me. I was raised with animals my whole life. Normally they fine around me when I'm stable but when I start getting unstable they get uncomfortable. I'm not sure why but this was my wake up call. I know what I need to do I know how to start. I just needed one more push I guess. So I called my doctor and go the first step towards hopefully stability. 

polarbare
polarbare
Animals are very intuitive ... It's good your reaching out to your doctor ... First step is often the hardest good for you (( hugs )) polar
MayB
MayB
I agree with Polarbare I'm not sure how it works but animals really know whats up and quick. It's tough to have to tell on yourself and report back to your doctor but good on you for doing it! ((((hugs)))
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Animals react to the pheromones your brain releases when its stressed or anxious. They also react to the "electric like" way a body acts when its in a stressed/anxious state. Same way babies get upset when your irritated or anxious. Body language is a great tell of what your mental state is.
arfie
arfie
This would be the very quality which makes my dog THE most reliable member of my therapy support network. There is not even a close second, unless you are counting the dogs I loved before the dog in my avi. A dog's tail never lies. I have probably gotten more effective therapy out of learning how to listen to my animals -especially my dog- than all my other sources combined.

May your service to animals bring you as much healing magic as mine has brought me.
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