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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lulu7777 04/11/2023

Hey everyone I hope ur having a good day. Im new here, ever since I got the diagnosis (2 months ago) I feel painfuly lonely and I constantly gaslight myself about all and every feeling.

I dont know what feeling to trust anymore, I hate myself for it. And my thoughts are never quite my mind never shuts up about the fact im a waste of energy in this world. Living with this is so hard its feel's impossible to do simple things it feel's impossible to even live day by day let along actually achieving something in my life.

I go to therapy regularly and I am aware that I need time to adjust. But I just needed to feel that Im not along in this. I guess i want to belong or relate to someone.

I apologize if this was triggering and I appreciate anyone who read it.

Sunshinegirl0228 04/11/2023

Hi lulu. you are definitely not alone. Do you take medications yet? Medication has helped me so much. So has lots of therapy. It has also been helpful to have a good group of supportive people around me who love and support me. If you stick around here you will surely find a lot of support :)

MichEdge 04/11/2023

Hey lulu! I know exactly how you feel in regard to the loneliness, and I agree with Sunshine, you're not alone. Being a part of Daily Strength and making some good friends here has helped. I hope it can help you too!

acuriousfish 04/11/2023

As Sunshine says you need to be on meds.

Therapy can't really do so much if you are not on meds.

lulu7777 04/11/2023

Thanks guys for replying :)

Yes I am on meds, Im in the phase of tweaking the dosage to stabilize my mood. Which hasn't been easy.

Im hoping that daily strength gives the support I need.

SunCloudJD 04/12/2023

Welcome to DS lulu..... This is a good place to come..... Try really hard not to beat yourself up because you have an illness

You don't deserve that... Unfortunately even we can play into the stigma... We have a very treatable disorder

It will take some time sweetie but you will find treatment that works for you... Big hug... xo

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