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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What Keeps You Going....

deleted_user
deleted_user
When the depression just keeps hanging on,
What helps you to be hopeful and keep pushing on?

I am 48, been divorced for 12 yr., no kids.
Got laid off in June, own my home, no medical insurance.
Been on Lithium for 18 yr. I just don't have the energy
that I did in my 30's/40's to fight the recurring depression.

No p-doc for several years.
For some reason prefer not to pursue disability insurance.

I don't like the idea of getting roommates.
Have been looking into living on a sailboat
and leave the working world behind
in search of peace and a bit of happiness.
nickpc20001
nickpc20001
IF the Ocean is your Destiny then let it be. Live at sea. I Hope one day I will be close to sea.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sounds like a wonderful idea, how serene to live on a sail boat :))

I would be throwing my ring up all the time, I get terrible sea sickness :((
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sex, drugs, alcohol and ciggarettes...

Wish I had a better answer but that's all I have at the moment.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I guess for me, I try and set little goals for each day. Mainly, things to do around the home since I don't work at this time. I make a little list the night before or in the morning and I try to accomplish them. That way at the end of the day I feel like I did something. Makes me feel better anyhow. I also try and call someone each day so I'm not issolated, or I write a letter or email someone. I also spend time here on DS when a computer is available. I find by reaching out that it helps alot. I hope you get to feeling better. I wish you well.
nickpc20001
nickpc20001
I brush my teeth one stroke at a time see my beautiful smile.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Very sexy Nick!
nickpc20001
nickpc20001
Why thank you darling.
Wanna win a trip to Africa to watch me brush them?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hell yea! Can I brush them for you?
deleted_user
deleted_user
My family, especially my mother, my hopes and dreams for the future, my goals and ideas, basically, i keep going because i know things will always get better
nickpc20001
nickpc20001
well you have to be good at the long stroke.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh trust me...I'm GOOD.
ReginaPhalange
ReginaPhalange
My friends and my son keep me going. I know I have some of the most amazing friends, they help me day by day. I know my daughter is watching me from afar and that helps too, feeling her around me

The sea is peaceful, good luck if you do decide to do it x
nickpc20001
nickpc20001
Well child if thats what keeps you going then you better do it fast and watch out of the white pastey stuff.
deleted_user
deleted_user
K, I'll watch it.
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