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.
I used to be consumed by my feelings and not be
able to delineate between myself, my emotions
and the boundary of another's experience.
It's hard to describe how it used to be, but
now after years of journalling I am able to see
more and more between me and 'the other.'
This doesn't mean I don't have mood swings
or suffer the consequences of them.
Right now, my mind is riding a 'high' and it's like
exuberance times ten. It's awful. The plus side is
I can still be productive and effective at my job.
I just might not feel that great and my filters for dealing
with others may not be that strong or functional.
I wonder if anyone else here can talk about what they go through
and how they manage. I find myself breathing in and out slowly
to try and alleviate some of the pressure. I know there's lots of coping
mechanisms. I just could use to hear about them - it would just be nice
to hear... Thanks. Peace.
able to delineate between myself, my emotions
and the boundary of another's experience.
It's hard to describe how it used to be, but
now after years of journalling I am able to see
more and more between me and 'the other.'
This doesn't mean I don't have mood swings
or suffer the consequences of them.
Right now, my mind is riding a 'high' and it's like
exuberance times ten. It's awful. The plus side is
I can still be productive and effective at my job.
I just might not feel that great and my filters for dealing
with others may not be that strong or functional.
I wonder if anyone else here can talk about what they go through
and how they manage. I find myself breathing in and out slowly
to try and alleviate some of the pressure. I know there's lots of coping
mechanisms. I just could use to hear about them - it would just be nice
to hear... Thanks. Peace.
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
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In all it's splendid colour!!I'm up for a very short time I hope...It's too early for me but I always seem to have these early awake times where I'm not quite ready to get upAnother chore day for me as I didn't get done all I wanted to yestetdayI hope that your day is blessed...xo
Good post, and glad you here!
another one i use came from my emdr therapy. it is called the butterfly hug, and there are lots of examples of this on youtube. it's super-simple and works when i'm having an anxiety attack.
sorry you're struggling, but it's cool how you have such insight into your illness. keep on keepin' on bro!
When I am on the depressive side, I seek medical help, really establish a daily routine, engage in CBT.
Most of all, during both types of episodes, I rely on my family and friends and use them as my compass, when I am not reliable.
During both types of episodes, I exercise, maintain a regular sleep schedule, take my meds at a recommended time, do deep breathing, mindfulness therapy, and see my therapist on a regular basis.
Have we met yet?
I practice yoga and breathing exercises regularly as a preventative but if I get caught too much (ideas, emotions, energy, etc.) to deal with I have been known to hit the floor in child's pose. Something about involving my entire body works best for me.
After my most recent manic episode in May, I have RE-learned that what goes up, must come down! And the mess that I make during it all is sooo not worth the happy, happy, joy, joy of mania.
Don't get me wrong, I'll be the first to admit I hate taking meds. The sad truth for me is that I am totally clueless to my manic episodes until I crash.... and I do it kamikaze style.
I'll bet your coworkers are aware of when you are up and when you are down. Big hugs to you. I hope this somehow helps you.
I do use other techniques that have been mentioned.. breathing.. walking.. trying to distract myself perhaps online or with a film that needs little concentration..venting..
What goes up mali must come down.. Please be careful as others have said.. there's always a crash after a high..
I hope you feel better soon...x