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.
Do you have triggers when pp say something to you OTHER then "have you taken your meds". I was at a girlfriends house and she said something that sent me reeling I couldnt get out of her house fast. enough.
It wasnt anything mean or anything I doubt others would take offense at but to me it was just awful and I have started to go
down. I cleaned my trunk out, went grocery shopping took 2 klonopin (which has done nothing I need something like the 1950's thorzine (sp) :)and am just trying to not go down bec I have been normal for 3 weeks. what triggers do you have? If you care to share?
It wasnt anything mean or anything I doubt others would take offense at but to me it was just awful and I have started to go
down. I cleaned my trunk out, went grocery shopping took 2 klonopin (which has done nothing I need something like the 1950's thorzine (sp) :)and am just trying to not go down bec I have been normal for 3 weeks. what triggers do you have? If you care to share?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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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...
as effective as the newer atypicals, with no more serious side effects, either.
My susceptibility to triggers varies with my mood and the time of year.
Right now I'm beginning to feel a bit frayed due to the holidays. But overall my biggest trigger is someone acting out aggression and anger directed at me.
Hahaha...just joking around.
My mom has told me on numerous occasions that I take things totally the wrong way.
I'm not sure if this is a bp trait, (if there are such things) or just me being me.
The second - when i am telling the truth and a person refuses to believe me.
What follows is me shreiking at the top of my lungs, throwing whatever is in my hands across the room, I can hear what is going on but can't see anything. I litterally have some sort of quazi black out.