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.
Without a pdoc? Which do you think is better, having one to turn to or not?
I haven't had one in over two years and I'm wondering if this is a good thing. I had a great pdoc for years and he helped me out alot, but I had to stop seeing him because I couldn't afford it anymore. Also, towards the end, it seemed like all I was doing was going there and talking about very normal, unimportant stuff. I kinda saw it as a waste of time and money.
Now I'm debating on whether or not I should consider persuing therapy again. Since joining this site, I've realized that there is an awful lot about being an adult bipolar that I didn't know about. Things like how it affects our socialization, sexuality, and even employment, were never really addressed with my old pdoc.
My only concern, aside from still not being able to afford it, is what if when I start seeing another pdoc I start confusing bipolar related issues with just normal everyday living? I don't want to be the type of person who blames their illness for every difficulty they encounter. I don't do that now, but I know from past experiences that when I really start to look into something, I can become obsessive.
I haven't had one in over two years and I'm wondering if this is a good thing. I had a great pdoc for years and he helped me out alot, but I had to stop seeing him because I couldn't afford it anymore. Also, towards the end, it seemed like all I was doing was going there and talking about very normal, unimportant stuff. I kinda saw it as a waste of time and money.
Now I'm debating on whether or not I should consider persuing therapy again. Since joining this site, I've realized that there is an awful lot about being an adult bipolar that I didn't know about. Things like how it affects our socialization, sexuality, and even employment, were never really addressed with my old pdoc.
My only concern, aside from still not being able to afford it, is what if when I start seeing another pdoc I start confusing bipolar related issues with just normal everyday living? I don't want to be the type of person who blames their illness for every difficulty they encounter. I don't do that now, but I know from past experiences that when I really start to look into something, I can become obsessive.
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Good Thursday to you!I've been watching a really long trial on Youtube these last couple of nights and will finish tomorrowHopefully I'll be in the land of nod soon and I hope my peeps are having sweet dreams followed by a great daySending hugs...xo
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One day runs into the next I can't seem to keep them straightBut i do know it's Tuesday and I start to clean my landord's place again so it'll keep me going although I take breaks more often nowHe doesn't mind and I gwt it doneI hope that you have a good day and can get done what you need toBig hugz sent..Xo
I just wrote a journal entry and are going to go see someone. By pdoc is that a physcologist? If so 6 months is prob the longest for me. I get nervous going to them so have to really feel the need. It's getting that way now for me. I want to be better than i am. Constant agitation sucks!
Now that I am able and do receive treatment, though, I am very grateful to have it. Until the last couple of years, I've always managed to find a way to get by without meds and without directly addressing bipolar disorder.
It seems to me, that if it is becoming a concern for you now, it is a good time to start looking again. The sooner you get on top of this, the better off you'll be in the long run. As you know, it may take a while to shop around for a good pdoc you can trust and work well with, as well as taking a while for meds to start working when you start taking them. It sounds too, like you would benefit from finding a good therapist. Your pdoc is focused more on managing your meds and symptoms. A therapist will help you more with the other things you've mentioned. Your relationships, employment, and separating the related issues from everyday living, etc. Even the everyday living experiences need to be addressed. Our ways of coping with those can be changed if/when they aren't working very well, and will help alleviate overall stress.
I'm more interested in finding someone who can help explain the unknown symptoms of bp and help me learn how to deal with them.
I don't know what I'll do when I get the advantage plan. While it will cover a lot more of my medical expenses, my mental health coverage will suck. If I have to pay $40 I'm going to see a psychiatrist that can really help me.
If you think you have issues that you need to deal with, by all means see a tdoc. I've seen one for yrs. It just helps me cope better and deal with my bp and other issues. I 've only had 2 since I was dx 16 yrs ago.