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.
Ok, apparently I have been seriously mislead by my therapist and pdoc. I know there have been times in my life when I have been a TOTAL ass. I have been completely negative, instigated arguments, and pulled everyone around me down with me. More than just being in a bad mood, I was hell to be around. I have been told this is part of my disease.
Then there are the times when I am who I know is underneath all the crap. A positive, uplifting, caring person. Then there is the hyper, full of energy person making foolish decisions and not thinking anything through.
My point is I guess that this is a BIPOLAR site. We are adults, most of us, and if we are not in a place to tolerate those who are in the ass stage of bipolar then don't read their posts. I know I read what I can offer advice to or get advice from. I am not making excuses for the complete immaturity and inappropriateness of some people, but I am saying not everyone is in a great place right now and the only thing they know to do is lash out.
We have some wonderful people on here and they themselves have not always been so wonderful. We have all been in the darkness. Just ignore the crap and go one with life. I know when I am being an ass, people getting on me makes it worse and ignoring me pisses me off. The only thing that works is letting it run it's course. I know I might not make sense, but I think acknowledging all the negative keeps it going.
Then there are the times when I am who I know is underneath all the crap. A positive, uplifting, caring person. Then there is the hyper, full of energy person making foolish decisions and not thinking anything through.
My point is I guess that this is a BIPOLAR site. We are adults, most of us, and if we are not in a place to tolerate those who are in the ass stage of bipolar then don't read their posts. I know I read what I can offer advice to or get advice from. I am not making excuses for the complete immaturity and inappropriateness of some people, but I am saying not everyone is in a great place right now and the only thing they know to do is lash out.
We have some wonderful people on here and they themselves have not always been so wonderful. We have all been in the darkness. Just ignore the crap and go one with life. I know when I am being an ass, people getting on me makes it worse and ignoring me pisses me off. The only thing that works is letting it run it's course. I know I might not make sense, but I think acknowledging all the negative keeps it going.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
the best thing to do is ignore situations where people are fighting here, because most of the time they are only fighting out of boredom or they are seeking attention.
it gets hard to stay out of certain fights bc people like to antagonize you to keep you going....that is why i have learned to say my peace and get the hell out.....and IGNORE the people who try to antagonize you.