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'm not really sure where this fits, I posted it on the teen depression community, but I'm not sure if that was the right place to do it.
Alright, so I'm a high school senior and I am really dreading my future right now. I've been looking forward to going to University, but now I just keep dreading it. I feel like I won't be able to control my bipolar when I am away from my family and the close support links I have found. I know that I can find other support links in another community, but I am afraid that it will take too long, and might not work out (because some haven't).
Plus the job I want is a job in the community where people will look up to me. I'm worried and think that I might not be able to have the apprenticeship because my moods aren't stable, I have a hard time paying attention, and I sometimes have episodes where I have to leave the room or feel totally nervous (even though I don't have anxiety disorder). I keep telling myself that a true leader wouldn't act that way, but I know that a) you can have bipolar and still be an awesome leader, and b)telling myself that isn't going to help anything because I feel like I really can't control my moods as much as I would like. I am worried because I want to do well, but I know that not everyone understands mental illness and they might think differently about me or they might think that I can't do things other people can when I want to do those things.
So I know this is long, but I am basically wondering 2 things: 1) how can I stop worrying about my future and becoming an adult?
2) Are there ways that I can tell my teachers and leaders how to help me with bipolar if I have "episodes" when I am in school or working, or that will help making working easier for myself or them?
Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks for the listening ear and the help.
Alright, so I'm a high school senior and I am really dreading my future right now. I've been looking forward to going to University, but now I just keep dreading it. I feel like I won't be able to control my bipolar when I am away from my family and the close support links I have found. I know that I can find other support links in another community, but I am afraid that it will take too long, and might not work out (because some haven't).
Plus the job I want is a job in the community where people will look up to me. I'm worried and think that I might not be able to have the apprenticeship because my moods aren't stable, I have a hard time paying attention, and I sometimes have episodes where I have to leave the room or feel totally nervous (even though I don't have anxiety disorder). I keep telling myself that a true leader wouldn't act that way, but I know that a) you can have bipolar and still be an awesome leader, and b)telling myself that isn't going to help anything because I feel like I really can't control my moods as much as I would like. I am worried because I want to do well, but I know that not everyone understands mental illness and they might think differently about me or they might think that I can't do things other people can when I want to do those things.
So I know this is long, but I am basically wondering 2 things: 1) how can I stop worrying about my future and becoming an adult?
2) Are there ways that I can tell my teachers and leaders how to help me with bipolar if I have "episodes" when I am in school or working, or that will help making working easier for myself or them?
Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks for the listening ear and the help.
2. Make sure you stay on your meds.
3. Make sure you stay on your meds.
4. Find a therapist. Lots of colleges have them for free.
5. See about any local suport groups.
6. Check out CBT and use it. It takes time to see results, but it realy does help.
7. Take 1 day at a time. That does not mean blow off your papers to the last min.
as for the future future i dont know. i have to decide on what to do with myself and the same questions you have asked i find myself asking about my career prospects. i think you just have to be brave, open, stick to the programme and very honest with yourself and others.
defo get in2 uni tho its such a great experience.
good luck. take care
I hope all goes well with you and your career.
Also, have your thyroid periodically checked, insist on it.
Watch out for other hormones, BCPs in particular.
Do NOT take any medications that "friends" give you, regardless of how "innocent" they might be.
Resist the temptation to join in on the 4 to 6 year party. Those people do not graduate and end up in low paying jobs. Unless they stop partying and go back to the books.
Finally, adolescence is a hard time without bipolar and with it, well you're there, you know. But once through the "adolescent and early adult years", some of this will settle down.