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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Secert Cure?

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I love how alone I feel in this wold. My own family is telling me that this is my problem and I have to deal with it and do whatever it takes to "Get over it". Like there is a secret cure out there that I am missing out on. I wish it was that easy. My secret cure will be when I die. What do you do when you have nobody else and the one person you have is out of reach. I think it's time to move out, has living on your own helped anyone? My doctor is scared for me to move on my own but I am scared not to.
Any ideas?
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is no secrt cure but sligtyly selfish helps...Doing what is in YOUR best interests is something you hav to lean to do...If you honestly think you will be bettr off by yourself thn give it a go...
Best of wishes to you and keep yur chin up...
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i have found it helpful to have my family read about BP so they can learn what it is really about. Also, maybe your family could visit your pdoc with you-I have done that before so they understand and don't just assume it's "all my fault." Aside from that, to people that don't understand, I sit down and have a serious discussion with them, to make them understand.
Good luck!
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Well, I think you can help yourself even when it seems all is lost..little things like exercising even if it seems there is no point can make a lot of difference in the bearablity of your mood..increase your resiliency.
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Try not to get sucked into the self pity mode.
tommymott
tommymott
No, there is no secret cure. There's only learning to care about yourself, finding what works and then doing it.

I used to be terrified of living on my own but it has
developed my self-confidence and self-reliance
and that has brought lots of good into my life.
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If you're family isn't supportive then I would think you'll be better off on your own. Lack of support can make it much harder, especially if you have to face judgemental faces every single day.

I live on my own with my kids and it has really helped my self-confidence and sense of independance. I went from being totally dependant on my other half and prior that my family to finally learning to stand on my own two feet. It's done wonders.

It still helps to have support from friends and family but by not living with them you can choose to ONLY get it from those who truly are supportive.
deleted_user
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I think that part of the problem is that I have gotten violent with my family. I know there is no cure I wish though. I am just sick of being sick. thanks everyone
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