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 am once again reminded that there are small things that help keep us going:
I have been maxing out both sides of the spectrum for awhile now... today started out badly, was writing "the" note just to have it on file...
My co-worker with whom I am very close, sits right next to me, etc. is going through his first break-up. His now ex-girlfriend is..... BIPOLAR! go figure! He has never even mentioned this until today when we were talking about how irrational she is being about the breakup and everything. He mentioned that he thinks she's off her meds and the only time I hear those particular words is in relation to bipolar. I told him it was no wonder he was so supportive of me and what I've been going through, he has first hand experience.
He told me that as bad as I feel I have been, it is nothing compared to his girlfriend. He told me that at least I am able to see what is going on with myself and acknowledge it and work through, where she is just totally out of control. I feel terrible for him, and am doing everything I can to support him through this time (he is like the little brother I have never had)
but for some odd reason it made me feel better to know that I'm actually doing okay, despite how bad it feels to me...
anyone want to share other small things that help bring them back to reality??? please!
I have been maxing out both sides of the spectrum for awhile now... today started out badly, was writing "the" note just to have it on file...
My co-worker with whom I am very close, sits right next to me, etc. is going through his first break-up. His now ex-girlfriend is..... BIPOLAR! go figure! He has never even mentioned this until today when we were talking about how irrational she is being about the breakup and everything. He mentioned that he thinks she's off her meds and the only time I hear those particular words is in relation to bipolar. I told him it was no wonder he was so supportive of me and what I've been going through, he has first hand experience.
He told me that as bad as I feel I have been, it is nothing compared to his girlfriend. He told me that at least I am able to see what is going on with myself and acknowledge it and work through, where she is just totally out of control. I feel terrible for him, and am doing everything I can to support him through this time (he is like the little brother I have never had)
but for some odd reason it made me feel better to know that I'm actually doing okay, despite how bad it feels to me...
anyone want to share other small things that help bring them back to reality??? please!
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Would I fall under the Insomnia topic? I can't sleep because of the RLS. As soon as I lay down it acts up. I've been getting about 3 hours of sleep per day for the past month. I feel like I'm losing my mind. Is there anything that helps that creepy crawly tingly feeling in the legs. It's now in my arms too. Started getting this when doc put me on AntiPsychotics. Found out thats the cause so I...
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
I saw a vid of a guy set himself on fire(actualy I have seen a couple vids of people setting them self on fire) and then he was supprised that he got burned when the fire wouldn't go out in the shower.
I don't watch it to see them get hurt I just can't believe ANYONE would set themself on fire like that. Its so amazingly STUPID.