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.
First off, excuse me if I sound harsh but this has been on my mind lately and for a long time. Even found myself ranting out loud to my boyfriend the frustrations of this.
BP is becoming more accepted in society. Yet so many people have this (ridiculous) fear of telling someone or being "outed". I love myself. I have nothing to hide. Besides BP I have other problems and honestly I'm proud to feel comfortable with myself to talk about my issues.
It shouldn't NEVER be your problem if people cannot accept you for WHO YOU ARE and what problems you may have. I don't think it's necessary for anyone to be so damned scared of letting people know. YES, it's okay to be private but I suggest you aren't private simply out of fear. No one can be completely comfortable with you until you are with yourself and it's one thing I have learned that has helped me along this life. You can hide yourself forever, if you do, you'll be alone. How can you be trusted if you can trust? Why bother living if you are constantly afraid? How could you put yourself through that?
THAT'S NOT LIVING!!!
It's so stupid, so fucking sad as all hell to read people bitch and complain on every forum or chat or WHATEVER about talking about their conditions. GET OVER IT. Because what you have is for life. It's forever. There's no cure for BP so get used to it is what I'm saying. Love yourself for YOU. Although it may not be easy, it's something we all have to deal with because yeah, we die alone, we are responsible for ourselves, we cannot put blame on things we cannot control.
So...Why do you bother with worrying or being scared? You are doing the best you can for you! Others shouldn't ever matter. Their opinions of you and your condition do not make you who you are. It's you. If they can't support you, there is another one who will if you want it.
Thanks.
BP is becoming more accepted in society. Yet so many people have this (ridiculous) fear of telling someone or being "outed". I love myself. I have nothing to hide. Besides BP I have other problems and honestly I'm proud to feel comfortable with myself to talk about my issues.
It shouldn't NEVER be your problem if people cannot accept you for WHO YOU ARE and what problems you may have. I don't think it's necessary for anyone to be so damned scared of letting people know. YES, it's okay to be private but I suggest you aren't private simply out of fear. No one can be completely comfortable with you until you are with yourself and it's one thing I have learned that has helped me along this life. You can hide yourself forever, if you do, you'll be alone. How can you be trusted if you can trust? Why bother living if you are constantly afraid? How could you put yourself through that?
THAT'S NOT LIVING!!!
It's so stupid, so fucking sad as all hell to read people bitch and complain on every forum or chat or WHATEVER about talking about their conditions. GET OVER IT. Because what you have is for life. It's forever. There's no cure for BP so get used to it is what I'm saying. Love yourself for YOU. Although it may not be easy, it's something we all have to deal with because yeah, we die alone, we are responsible for ourselves, we cannot put blame on things we cannot control.
So...Why do you bother with worrying or being scared? You are doing the best you can for you! Others shouldn't ever matter. Their opinions of you and your condition do not make you who you are. It's you. If they can't support you, there is another one who will if you want it.
Thanks.
i need him so bad right now.
I hear in your own words that you are scared and terrified with this disease.
THAT'S NOT LIVING!!!
It's so stupid, so fucking sad as all hell to read people bitch and complain on every forum or chat or WHATEVER about talking about their conditions. GET OVER IT. Because what you have is for life. It's forever. There's no cure for BP so get used to it is what I'm saying. Love yourself for YOU. Although it may not be easy, it's something we all have to deal with because yeah, we die alone, we are responsible for outrselves, we cannot put blame on things we cannot control.
You sound like someone who is afraid. Your attack on the people here that use this site to let off steam and talk about their day is uncalled for. If you were ok being bi polar you wouldn't be here.
You say that
BP is becoming more accepted in society. Yet so many people have this (ridiculous) fear of telling someone or being "outed". I love myself. I have nothing to hide. Besides BP I have other problems and honestly I'm proud to feel comfortable with myself to talk about my issues.
That is not true. Bp is not accepted more in society. In-fact it used more and more as a tool not to hire us or give us insurance. Try to get a job and check the box that you have a mental illness. See what happens if you try to board a plain and you tell a security agent that you are bp and you have not taken any meds for a while. Then people that you have told will doubt your judgement
Tell your children s friends you are bp and see how many still come over to spend the night.
There is a difference between altruism and the truth.
I think that you are manic right now and really could use a friend. You sound hurt and afraid. We are here for you.
As in your last paragraph:
It's you. If they can't support you, there is another one who will if you want it.
We are it. Dont piss off the people that here that can help you.
I say this with love and concern.
I hope you can continue this determination throughout your life and experiences. By starting out strong and not defeated to begin with, you have a better chance and enhancing your life. We are all very unique and fight this battle our own way........best to you on your journey...xo