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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MiaBean
MiaBean
Hey everyone...just needed to talk...So my bf left me two weeks after our anniversary and we've barely been broken up a week (and still living together) and he's already shoving his tounge down other girls' throats (while still trying to get in bed with me)...AND I'm off my meds for bipolar b/c I am waiting for a pregnancy test....My lovely parting gift...So I am stuck in a depressed state and a lot of things are acting as my triggers for a mood swing. He doesn't give a shit what he's doing to me and thinks my bipolar is one big joke. I don't want to leave my couch anymore and I don't want to eat...my doc won't do anything for me...Does anyone use alternative methods of treatment? Anything to get ur mood up? I just don't know what to do b/c i feel like I've hit rock bottom all over again and nobody, even my family, is being supportive...I just don't know what to do anymore...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've heard Fish Oil, Flax Seed Oil and St. Johnswart (St.Johns Wart?) works good for mood. All of them are natural, so pregnant or not, it won't harm you to try them.
CarlaBentley
CarlaBentley
Hi, MiaBean!!!
There's no way to feel but initially devastated with what your are going through.
I suppose you realize it's obvious, but the better you two aren't living together, the better it will be for your nerves!!!
I hope you get whatever result you want, as concerns your possible pregnancy!!
Take care, honey. I'm so very sorry that all this has happened.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Breaking up is so very hard to do and my heart goes out to you. But please get back on your meds because I think you are making a mistake by stopping them, especially now when you need them. Your ex is not a doctor and your illness is not a joke, which you know as well as I do. Please call your doc and explain the situation because he/she will help you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try some cognative therapy. Turn those negative thought around. I know it is tough, but it will help in the long run.
deleted_user
deleted_user
first your exs just sounds like a wonderfully guy. anyone who thinks that bi polar is a joke is the one who should be on meds. about your meds maybe relaxing treatment. deep breathing and all that good stuff. just keep your head up, like thats easy, and your are a 100 times better than your ex. you find someone who treats you right
tommymott
tommymott
Here's something that will cheer you up: eat something to keep up your strength then get up off the couch, take all your "boyfriend's" stuff and throw it on the front lawn or in the street.

There are many reasons why we feel depressed but putting up with a**holes shouldn't be one of them!