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.

Halterbroke
I have a couple of friends now who reached their 30's and had millions of dollars at their disposal in their businesses, and were spectabulous at what they did, real shooting stars, families and kids and lost it all to BP.
I always thought my life was pretty miserable because I never really had a chance. Just when things should have been taking off for me, I got shot in the eye... I succeeded at college despite my affliction but by age 22, my brain was pretty well cooked.
So...which is worse? To have it all and lose it all and know you lost it all? Or to know you MIGHT have Been Someone and have the rug yanked out from under you before ever getting to be a grown up?
I always thought my life was pretty miserable because I never really had a chance. Just when things should have been taking off for me, I got shot in the eye... I succeeded at college despite my affliction but by age 22, my brain was pretty well cooked.
So...which is worse? To have it all and lose it all and know you lost it all? Or to know you MIGHT have Been Someone and have the rug yanked out from under you before ever getting to be a grown up?
Posts You May Be Interested In
-
I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
-
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 suspect having BP is what got me so far in my career and is def what took it all away...I am jealous when I hear how my friends (old work buddies) are at the top of the ladder with brains that function with ease and wealthy.
The later onset slope has had a shocking gradient.
So I resent having lost what I had.
Looking forward to the challenge.
I find I have become less materialistic the older I get.