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.

7,269 Members
126,699 Posts
0 Online
Mental Health
/ Bipolar Disorder Support Group

What kind of.....

deleted_user
deleted_user
therapy are you in? For example cognitive therapy. I am looking for a new therapist and I want to be able to explain what kind I would like. What does your therapist have you do? Mine I did not find too helpful.

Thank you for sharing and helping me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
cbt
psychologist Ph.D
deleted_user
deleted_user
CBT and art therapy. My art therapist helps me the most. It's great to not have to worry about art and just be able to express myself. We talk while I do a piece of art and then at the end of the session we look at what I drew (or colored or made out of clay etc). Sometimes what I made is another route to see inside myself. There are times that I don't think I'm that depressed, but then my art shows something different. Its great.
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow, that art therapy sounds neat. i just started therapy with a new therapist. she informed she does cognitive therapy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Self-Therapy, the P.Doc does as I suggest.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you all for sharing. Emma
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey... there's more !

Music Therapy is the best anywhere, anytime and any place.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was flat out pissed off for awhile when I learned REBT Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy had been around since the 1950's and no therapist had ever told me about it.

I read up on it on my own and began practicing it on my own.

It isn't for everyone, but it does help most people learn to keep irrational thoughts in check.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you grace I will look into that one.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • Ilovethekitties

    OT My last day with USPS will be 2-27-15

    Posted by: Ilovethekitties
    Last Reply: GiphyOlivia
    21
    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...
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: mujicaptsd
    2692
    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...