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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nobody666 04/02/2009

Well tomorrow I see my Pdoc again, I know she is going to be vvery concerned with my status. Tons of stress underlying life these days But my cocktail is working well so even though I get a little behind I am doing well.

It is just all this stress that could rear up its head at any moment that I know will concern her

anyone else dealing with underlying stress and how is it effecting you so I know weather mine is or is not yet.

angeleyes92 04/02/2009

im being stressed out because my daughter is making her confirmation on sunday and I have 40 people coming to a party. i havent had to do a party like this since I had my breakdown and diagnosis. also money is tight and i'm not sure where ill get the funds for everything.

i just try to break things down into manageable segments and go from there. last night i couldnt sleep and i know that isnt helping me today. my meds work for me as long as I take care of myself. Putting YOU as the top priority is a must.

Suninbloom 04/02/2009

The first thing to ask yourself is whether you recognize where the stress is coming from. Being open about the underlying stress with people who support you will uncover it and you can deal with it and it won't be simmering under there.

I know when I'm stressed and I talk about it asap. I make lists and notes and all that jazz too. Not saying that I don't have stress.. we all do. I'm saying that I try to not let it fester.

You talk about it 'rearing up it's head at any moment' so it sounds like you're feeling volatile and extremely stressed.

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