I hear you. Some days - it just plain old sucks. It’s helpful to have this space to vent and commiserate with others who get it, I think. Especially when spending time away out there in the world where folks maybe aren’t really “supportive” and one is faced with the task of keeping a brave face while going through frustrations of med changes/tweaks etc.

I hope you find a good balance with your doc and keep communicating until it feels tolerable.

I agree with you support is crucial to getting by day to day. Even some family members don't get it. The brave face at work is difficult sometimes. Thanks for your support.

Venting is good RbT.... Letting out your feelings and frustrations is helpful IMHO... If find that I always dip in the Fall.... It's ironic I love the Fall weather after the heat of the summer but I always get into at least a little depression

Big squishy hug.....xo

I am so sick of the daily fight too. I struggle with drinking and self harm (not doing it currently). Sometimes I'm so sick of that battle in my head I think of just saying f* it and doing it.

I hear ya about putting on a brave face. I act fine. I was hospitalized and my family couldn't even believe it. I act cheerful.

Plz hang in there. I am here for u.

Having a good day today. Trying to string a few together. Overall the times are inconsistent. The support from others makes it easier.

That's exactly how I felt when I signed in today. I wish there was a cure because treatments barely keep us afloat. But some days are better than others. On bad days I just sleep in bed and watch Netflix. This group is helpful.

I agree with what you are saying. Working is very difficult on somedays.

I have been dealing with majorly stressful conditions at work, and I met with my pdoc a few weeks ago just to handle the anxiety. Ive been on Lexapro and I think it’s helping me manage. Bipolar typically doesn’t do well with SSRIs but life conditions creating anxiety? It’s helping to keep things even keel. Though I am extremely fatigued.

I get home and watch tv. Ive been watching Maid on Netflix. It’s really good for getting through dark periods. Andie McDowell acts with her real life daughter, and plays an artsy mom with undiagnosed bipolar.

Sending strength to the group. We are juggling a LOT!

I also struggle everyday with mental illness and of course the med side effects, Right now I am living one day at a time .Depression has its grip on me right now hopefully tomorrow will be better. We always have tomorrow. Hugs