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.
I recently went without sleep for 4-5 nights followed by my trying to go (I live in a rural area) to my mailbox and then just go into town to get my prescriptions. I didn't even make it across the highway to my mailbox. I failed to look over to my left and made my u-turn to drive up to my mailbox right in front of a pickup. That wreck had me away from my home for 8 weeks. It's a wonder I even survived.
During this time my mother became ill so fast she died before we even knew what happened. She was only 72 years of age. All of this has me sleeping only in short spurts each night even now.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?? I mean especially about the lack of sleep and the wreck? I am about ready for some good times!!! Ya'll know what I mean??!!!!
Thank you for listening and responding.....1countrygal
During this time my mother became ill so fast she died before we even knew what happened. She was only 72 years of age. All of this has me sleeping only in short spurts each night even now.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?? I mean especially about the lack of sleep and the wreck? I am about ready for some good times!!! Ya'll know what I mean??!!!!
Thank you for listening and responding.....1countrygal
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while driving. Big thing when I don't sleep at night is that I fall asleep during the day.
That's usually when my 3 year old gets into things
Thanks for your replies. It makes me feel better to hear from you. You don't know how comforting it is. I appreciate it SO much!
Was driving my Dad down a country, dirt road when I had such a vivid vision of how I would save my Dad if we slipped into a pond next to the road that I almost drove into it. I "woke" up, cut the wheel away from the pond and swerved about until I got it back under control.
Weird!
Sorry about your accident- hope you heal quickly.