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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I've been off nearly three weeks due to a major depressive episode. This is the worse one I've had since I was first dx'd. I think the new med (effexor) is finally starting to work. I only worked 5 hours today. I probably would have worked a little longer but my son called to tell me he had detention and I had to pick him up. Thus began my evening of stress at home with the children (DH works nights). I can handle work and I can handle the children but the two put together seem rather overwhelming (especially with our current financial predicament thrown in the mix). I'm feeling pretty stressed and tired right now. I can't even put on my pajamas and go read in bed because I have to pick up the oldest from taekwondo in a little while. I'd dearly love a handful of xanax and some wine to wash it down but I celebrated 1 month of sobriety today. Maybe I'll go to two AA meetings tomorrow. It truly is one day at a time. I guess I need to go write in my gratitude journal and focus on the positive. I hope I wake up renewed and refreshed in the morning.
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