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.
How do you explain to friends that you are just not up for it and not ready to work full time at the moment due to depressive and bipolar issues.The answer for me is there are just some people who will never understand the limitations that having bipolar disorder can cause.
It's additionally depressing when the friends that you've know for the longest just expect you to relocate for work and just dive into a situation where you need to be functioning at 100% in order to succeed.
I have had depression issues since my mid twenties and I am 30 y.o now.For some reason,as I was saying,there are just some people who will never seem to make an effort to understand.Some even recommend that I stop taking my medications and try it out again right after I've told them that without medication I may do very well for awhile,...but that I've learned time after time,that the good times are always interrupted by an episode of some kind that always leads to a depressive ,and extensive episode.
How can these people not understand that I'd love to be functioning fully in a job,how I'd love to feel motivated,happy,e.t.c.
I'm disappointed enough with myself for not feeling able to work right now.For not being as active as I'd like.
I just hate the limitations that bipolar has put on my life during depressive periods and it makes it worse when friends just want and expect you to be the guy you were when you weren't having depressive issues in the first place.
I guess that I can't just expect for most people to be understanding and supportive.....Derek.
It's additionally depressing when the friends that you've know for the longest just expect you to relocate for work and just dive into a situation where you need to be functioning at 100% in order to succeed.
I have had depression issues since my mid twenties and I am 30 y.o now.For some reason,as I was saying,there are just some people who will never seem to make an effort to understand.Some even recommend that I stop taking my medications and try it out again right after I've told them that without medication I may do very well for awhile,...but that I've learned time after time,that the good times are always interrupted by an episode of some kind that always leads to a depressive ,and extensive episode.
How can these people not understand that I'd love to be functioning fully in a job,how I'd love to feel motivated,happy,e.t.c.
I'm disappointed enough with myself for not feeling able to work right now.For not being as active as I'd like.
I just hate the limitations that bipolar has put on my life during depressive periods and it makes it worse when friends just want and expect you to be the guy you were when you weren't having depressive issues in the first place.
I guess that I can't just expect for most people to be understanding and supportive.....Derek.
I hope you find what you are looking for and that your friends will educate themselves. If they don't...it may be time to find different friends.
I am always happy to talk. If you ever need someone to vent, please feel free to email me.
I hope things get better.
I've been in a similar situation many times before.
Forget friends/colleagues, in my case my Physician told my wife that I was being over-medicated and that was cause of my tiredness! He claimed my illness was no big deal!
Fortunately, having gone through the grind for a decade, I've found a way to balance my energy with my personal and work activities.
Absolutely agree with you that post bipolar, I''M NOT THE SAME PERSON ANYMORE!
All the same, ACCEPTANCE is the biggest part of the healing process.
I can say that more often than not I make all attempts to enjoy my life to the fullest extent.
Remember Lincoln's famous quote:
'I cried coz I didnt have shoes until I saw a man without legs'
By seeng the 'half glass full', life has become easier for me.
Take care!
:)
I think it's best to keep doing what is best for you. Your well being is more important than theirs when it comes to this. or what they think. I hope you feel better soon.