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.
hello to everyone. im new here. i was diagnosed 8 years ago and im ALWAYS looking for people on a similar journey to chat with as people who do not have bipolar or a mental health problem try hard but JUST DONT UNDERSTAND!!!!!
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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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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
"I've decided to shave my head. Cuz when people see people with shaved heads, their immediate gut reaction is sympathy and empathy. (I've had cancer, so don't take offense.) I've decided to wear a Dexcom (a blood sugar monitor). Cuz when diabetics have low blood sugar and act unbecomingly or aggressively, they are met with understanding and support as their loved ones understand how horribly the person feels when they are once again balanced. This bipolar thing...., when I lose my mind...it's met with walls and demands for better boundaries and behaviors. When I have no where to turn except to looking for a way out...isn't that the time that I can hope that it will be met with the understanding that my brain is having "low sugar" or I'm going through " chemo" and I just can't take it anymore? People with chronic illness cannot separate themselves from their illness or their symptoms. Just as much as you didn't sign up for this, I didn't either. I am learning to have more compassion people who act out, knowing that there is most likely an underlying cause. Hopefully I will keep learning that lesson as I hope that people will also learn that about me. Not justifying...not angry....just food for thought."
I'm sorry that you were shutdown tootired.... Interesting concept.... Please let us know how it goes.... Big hugs all around....xo