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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malibumark 10/21/2013

I spoke to a relative today. I had called her to talk since she had become stricken with some pain in her side which they don't know what it is.
We were talking and she asked me how I was doing and I said alright.
After I told her what I was doing she started to tell me I should take a course. Like I wasn't doing enough with my life - I don't know. It just left
me feeling bad.
I am trying not to let this get me totally down - she's done this before, I just wish she could not do that.

Thanks for reading.

peace,

Mark

tommymott 10/21/2013

I know people who I can only describe as toxic. Dealing with them causes stress but so far I manage. Remember that what other people say or do doesn't impact you unless you let it.

malibumark 10/21/2013

yeah, you're totally right. I'm trying to stick to the things that keep me
being positive.

GinaWonders 10/21/2013

For me, if someone always does something - to be effected, well....... its harmless bullshit, and its HER personality and I'm sure she does it to everyone...

I try and remove triggers, laugh instead of get hurt etc... IF someone hurts your feelings 99 times and your feelings are hurt the 100th????? Who's fault is it? LOL ((((BIG HUG)))

Nice of you to care and call! Let it go in one ear and out the other, she felt better saying it, she thinks she's helping - you would feel better, if you knew it was coming, and was just words.........

sigmund2 10/21/2013

mark, like Gina said, she thinks she's helping. Some people feel like it makes them feel important to give advice. They don't see the impact it has on other people.

malibumark 10/21/2013

thanks a lot for your messages.
thanks!

mayismerry 10/21/2013

Well that is that person's opinion it is not a fact. You can acknowledge your feelings and then make a choice to let opinion go. She isn't your wise mind.

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