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 just sat in the ER for 2 hours with my mom ..I had to get some meds for my new diagnosis ..allergy's I know not that awful but it's been really hard to breathe for about a month. The whole time i was manic , sweating , felt trapped and really mad at how long we had to wait. But I never said a word to her ..i had to just suck it up and keep her calm ..because she has really bad anxiety and panic attacks start and I feel responseable for them alot..So today while my mind was raceing as usual and I thought about the fact that I have a real hard time letting hubby know how sick I feel because I dont want to scare anybody. I have a little small world ..At this point all I talk to is my mom and hubby. Im just fine with that ..i just dont want to scare them and think i need to go back to the bin. Point is do you guys hide your personal hell ?? Or do you let it all out on the table and let everyone see your pain ..?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
They think they understand.
Our HELL ,is a special place here on Earth,no one but another BP,knows the depth of our personal HELL.
HUGS to you
No I hide, it feels normal to do that, lifes actors are we!
Sometimes the " Aaahhh Fuck It ! " just works.
In your case I might have mentioned to my mom that I am feeling really stressed about even being there... and left it there. Im sure mom knows enough about you to read between the lines. You shouldnt feel like you cant share it at all, but share with a reasurance that its ok for now. That way if you do hit a breaking point its not a complete shock and crisis... hope that makes sence
peace, t
I am the mother of a 20 y.o. daughter w/BP. I know she tries very hard to shield me from much of her pain, but a mother knows anyways. She does know that she can come to me and express it, and she is always thanking me and apologizing. I tell her she doesnt need to apologize. Sometimes, esp. when manic, she can say hurtful things, that I know is the mania talking, not her. And then she feels horrible, I know. I used to think that when she was ranting or lamenting some problem, that I had to try to FIX the problem, and some things arent fixable, which was stressful to me. I finally realized that she doesnt expect that from me, she just needs to express herself, to be heard, and sometimes held. Knowing that helps me to cope with the stress. She has been trying to get her boyfriend to understand that too. He has just started counseling with her to learn how to cope for himself and, in turn be helpful to her.
It can be very stressful and confusing to be at the other end of this illness too, and we are also just trying to do our best. Encourage your family and friends to get counseling and support for themselves. It helps everyone.