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.

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caites13
caites13

Hey so a little background on my life lately. My anxiety got out of hand, like puking all day for weeks bad.I went to the ER to get help, and day after day they told me to come back the next day and they would send me to a psychiatric hospital, then the last day i went in and they sent me home with a 'plan' to see my mental health worker in a week or two. So i went home and took a bottle of pills. Needless to say i didn't die, and i got sent to the ward.. while i was there, my roommate started smoking inside and got us evicted. So i was moved into my aunts. That was a month ago. I felt fine the first three weeks. good even...then i started to fastly slip into a depression...which is why i'm here. I need advice. I really am trying to get better, but my doctors don't want to change my meds. 

arfie
arfie
Did you do any workshops or psychotherapy workshops while you were in the hospital? If so, did they give you any tools to practice? I never did find the med cocktail to manage my condition without the therapy tools to back them up. The meds can help, but they only help. They don't cure in my own case.

In my own psychotherapy, I believe it is more important to practice with my psychotherapy tools while I am feeling good than when I am in crisis. When I am in crisis, I can barely remember my name, much less what's in my psychotherapy toolbox. When I am feeling good is when practicing the tools is most effective and it settles them far enough into my habits that I can remember them while I am slipping into psychosis.

Gentle support while you find what works for you, Caites. Hope healing happens here.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug Caites...... I don't know why your doctors aren't changing your meds or how long you've been on them?

I hope you're able to see your doctor regularly..... Sometimes baby steps are good..... Tiny steps in the right direction......xo
fireflywing
fireflywing
Were you given a clear diagnosis and treatment plan? Much peace and support.
Drake6302
Drake6302
Anything that interests you about your treatment should always be up for discussion. So ask the questions about your meds. And seek other help if they're not willing or forthcoming with answers. Things can get worse and they can get better. Making the good things happen takes time and dedication to seeing better things. You need tools for that kind of dedication. They're out there. I hope you can find them and make the most of them. All the best to you.
eli_mom
eli_mom
I’m sorry if you are having a hard time.
I hope you can talk with your doctor about how you feel and also about your medicines.
I pray that you will get better soon. Keep us posted. Take care and God bless.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I feel your pain. Why would YOU get kicked out for your roommate smoking? Who is your support team? When I was that bad I was seeing my therapist multiple times a week. That was helpful but so we’re making changes to my life. Evicting toxic people, a less stressful job. Meds can only take you so far. I hope you can get the help you need
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
Can you see a GP or therapist and get them to talk to your specialist? It really is part of their job and duty of care. Good luck with this.
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