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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deleted_user
deleted_user
Ok, aren't we like addicts? they are always recovering and never completely recovered. if they take a drink or do another dose of meth then they are not recovered. don't we have to fight day to day to take our meds and not have bad episodes? won't we be like this the rest of our lives? we will always have to stay on top of bp. yes we will have an episode like the alcoholic wants a drink or the drug addict wants to smoke dope or do meth. they fight everyday with this as we fight everyday to stay sane... any in put?
dobiedots
dobiedots
I don't feel that we are. Because we have this illness, we don't create it from our actions. All we can do is try to keep it under control which isn't always possible.
I know if I have one drink I will have 10.
If I have one mood swing...it could be the only one.. Doesn't mean I now created a situation that will give me MORE mood swings.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with you. I guess it doesnt matter what kind of disease process that you have had given to you, it is a lifetime struggle to maintain a healthy body and mind.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I couldnt agree more. I fight everyday to stay on top. I am a little more paranoid about relapses because I am unmedicated. I am th hub of my family which adds an amount of pressure but I know that I am loved and wanted even at my worst...
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm sorry, what i meant was we have an illness. addiction is also an illness and never fully "cured" or fully " recovered". please accept my apologies if i offended or upset anyone. just wanted some in put.
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