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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deleted_user
deleted_user
Okay, when I am unhappy, happy, manic...whatever...I sing. "All day all night maryanne"...But, when I am depressed, songs make me weep I can't sing very well, I am out of tune literally. Does this happen to anyone else? I am a musician, so I am use to having control over that part of my life - somewhat.
Beebowils
walkingthewhiteline
walkingthewhiteline
I've been singing for the last two weeks but for a different reason. My pdoc added Abilify to my combo and I sing all the time. I even sing things to my family I want them to do. I told my neighbor my family is basically in a musical where I suddenly and frequently break into song.
deleted_user
deleted_user
When I am manic I sing whatever won't leave my brain. When I am depressed I pull out old bugs bunny cartoons and sing "Kill the Wabbit."

Works for me.
beggarseam
beggarseam
I always find myself going back to "the avenue" when I am really sad. even though it makes me cry.

and silly me goes for "I can't stand no broke man" or "kelly ripa"

but lately "rolling in the deep" keeps following me around by other people's radios..it's kinda eery in a way. somone was even listening to it at starbucks.
dancingd
dancingd
When sad, I sing ALL BY MYSELF

When manic I sing PEOPLE ARE STRANGE (The Doors)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Very few who are weeping can sing very well at the time. Off-key would be Expected under those circumstances.

Singing with abandon pulls me out of almost Anything, but when depressed I find it hard to Start; I hear you.
CarlaBent
CarlaBent
I used to sing beautifully. People would try to recruit me to sing at functions.
Since the Bipolar hit, I can't sing at all. Just one more thing it has robbed from me.
Be glad that you still have the ability most of the time!!! (At least, I HOPE that you're happy and in control of your voice most of the time.)
I lost the ability to sing completely, no matter what my mood.
olenka1
olenka1
It's a sure sign I'm hypomanic if i start singing or humming tunes. Normally i don't do this kind of stuff.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm a musician too, and spend a lot of time singing off-key. haha
when i'm bummed, it comes from the gut and isn't so much about key and range.
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