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.
In the end, I ended up taking an overdose of my meds. I went to hospital, was treated by the most horrible doctor who told me my trips to A&E were completely unnecessary. Met a nice mental health worker who said he was powerless to do anything. Got sent home. No extra help. Not surprised. But still, I was hoping against hope that they would do something. *Sighs* Oh well. Will just have to cope somehow.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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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...
Good luck
MJ
Things will get better.
xx
I was with a friend at the ER recently, and had the opportunity to stand helplessly by while she was similarly mistreated by a doc. We (me and my friend's partner) told the doctor, among other things, that she was having tactile hallucinations (bugs crawling all over her skin), and had tried to get them off with a razor blade. The doctor sighed, raised an eyebrow, and said, "So, what brings you here tonight again?" We sort of stared at him, and then her partner yelled, speaking slowly, "SHE THINKS SHE HAS BUGS ON HER SKIN AND IS TRYING TO GET THEM OFF WITH A RAZOR BLADE."
I wish there was a local staff of BP and other MI people on call for when one of us comes to the hospital. WE'D get it, and maybe be actually able to HELP.
Hang in.
However, it's got it's shitty people in it.As well as diamonds.
Don't dismiss it altogether.You need to find the right path if only for yrself.Well, you have to.
I am happy with the help I get now.
I was nearly killed three times by the system.
Got no choice really but to battle on.Cause it's worth it.
Peace
how about we start a hospital for normies.... shackle em up tie em down and pump em full of sedatives every time they come iin sick, then tell the rest we cant help em.....
For 5 years I've waited for them to do something besides hand out meds. Finally, I am being proactive about my own disorder. You will be able to cope because there's nothing else to do. No more ODs though, okay?
peace, t