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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I was not medicated for a long time. I thought medication was a weak solution, but now that I have been taking meds for about two years I know I was wrong. Medication makes my life a lot better. But while I was not medicated I did a lot of really stupid shit. Worst one being that I was manic and decided that I needed to write angry letters to people in blood (terrible idea) so now have some crazy scars on my arms. Top, bottom, you name it, everywhere. And I am pretty sure I lost a job today because of it. Whenever people see the scars they recoil immediatly, but it is what it is. And sometimes I still become manic, but now I have support, so it isn't so bad. I just worry that I will never be able to get a job with other people (I work mainly from home now) without them being freaked out by the scars, and also because I know I still become very manic sometimes ( rarely and only for a few days) . It's the worrying that is rough right now, which is why I am still awake. Ergh.
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