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 been trying to do this myself.
BP/Panic/Anxiety/OCD and just about every other phobia or initials you can name..
I`ve been running from myself for so long, dont know who I am, or who i was, or where im going.
Im in the UK, we`re almost primitive when its comes to Mental Health. Life time sufferer, didnt know it wasnt normal until it became life threatening about 10 years ago.I thought teenage suicide attemps were normal!
There are no obvious support organisations like this that I can easily find.
Diagnosed a year ago-then everything that had already fallen apart, if it could be broken any more, it was.
I can only do one thing at a time, I have had to teach myself to breathe again, even to raise my head on the rare, daring occasion I leave the security/prison of my own home. I have felt shame and pain in equal measures, this is compounded by lack of available therapies over here.I think the old stiff upper lip theory is still in practise. Come on girl - pick yourself up - I was told by my Dr that I must get a grip,they would have no choice other than "take me in". So I lied, could`nt stand the thought of being contained-let alone going outside my sanctuary.(agoraphobia/claustophobia etc)Got worse for 9 months before my Mum paid for a private diagnosis-got stuffed full of valium (ah release)OOhh then everybody jumped to it!
Now I can do simple things- if more than one thing happens at the same time, It spins my head out so bad, its feels like im gonna fall off again..That scares me ****less. They say that there is no such place as insanity - where the **** did I go then???? Wierd second time different place..same solitude.
My point being, I have cried non-stop for four days since finding this site, big fat tears that just fall out of my eyes - joy of not being alone
THANK YOU EVERYBODY FOR GIVING ME A PLACE OF UN-JUDGEMENTAL SANCTUARY....
BP/Panic/Anxiety/OCD and just about every other phobia or initials you can name..
I`ve been running from myself for so long, dont know who I am, or who i was, or where im going.
Im in the UK, we`re almost primitive when its comes to Mental Health. Life time sufferer, didnt know it wasnt normal until it became life threatening about 10 years ago.I thought teenage suicide attemps were normal!
There are no obvious support organisations like this that I can easily find.
Diagnosed a year ago-then everything that had already fallen apart, if it could be broken any more, it was.
I can only do one thing at a time, I have had to teach myself to breathe again, even to raise my head on the rare, daring occasion I leave the security/prison of my own home. I have felt shame and pain in equal measures, this is compounded by lack of available therapies over here.I think the old stiff upper lip theory is still in practise. Come on girl - pick yourself up - I was told by my Dr that I must get a grip,they would have no choice other than "take me in". So I lied, could`nt stand the thought of being contained-let alone going outside my sanctuary.(agoraphobia/claustophobia etc)Got worse for 9 months before my Mum paid for a private diagnosis-got stuffed full of valium (ah release)OOhh then everybody jumped to it!
Now I can do simple things- if more than one thing happens at the same time, It spins my head out so bad, its feels like im gonna fall off again..That scares me ****less. They say that there is no such place as insanity - where the **** did I go then???? Wierd second time different place..same solitude.
My point being, I have cried non-stop for four days since finding this site, big fat tears that just fall out of my eyes - joy of not being alone
THANK YOU EVERYBODY FOR GIVING ME A PLACE OF UN-JUDGEMENTAL SANCTUARY....
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I know ,there are times ,without DS,I would have never made it.
I'm so glad you found us too!!
Are you (finally) on meds? If not, consider it, seriously. It would help.
It's kinda neat to have a "sounding board", huh? That's why we're here. It's kinda like... been there... done that. Most of us have suffered, believe me. But, like they say... there's safety in numbers!
Welcome to DS. You can check out any time... but, you can never leave! (grin)