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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When you 're 65

Marilyanna
Marilyanna
What do you think you'll feel like....bipolar wise or be like when you're 65?
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Too late !

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deleted_user
deleted_user
I......can't even imagine.....
shen
shen
I can't imagine it will be much different for me than anyone else because of the bipolar. I seem to be more in control of it all the time, so with any luck I will just be one more ole lady out there just like all the rest.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been told (by a pdoc) that a BP's brain "ages" at a different rate than a "normal" brain. It ages faster! I'm just terrified of growing old!
I fly, hang-glide, race motorcycles, para-sail... I just can't comprehend not being able to do that! My birthdays are like major depression triggers.
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They're triggers for me too MT.
I don't even try to celebrate, except going to the bar. :P
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deleted_user
I don't think I"ll be here
dobiedots
dobiedots
I'll feel the same as I do now, which is the same as I did when I was 25.
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deleted_user
I still feel 16 Hell I act 16 MOST of the time well at least when MANIC!!!
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im 37 i think ill be dead by then
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