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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dancingd
dancingd
I've had breast cancer..all the surgeries,all the treatments,reconstruction.....the devastation of emotions.


And I've been DX as bipolar...with all the med changes,side effects,ups downs,suicidal identations and a few close calls.


To me ..Bipolar is worse.

Cancer either kills you ,or you recover.
Bipolar tortures you for the rest of your life.

Which would you rather do?
Doing both ,has about done me in.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know which one I'd choose.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Some days one some days tuther dpends on the storm within
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'd have to go with the bp, too. stay strong, survivor!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't know either.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so sorry to hear that you are dealing with all this!!!!
Shelly4
Shelly4
I am glad you are a breast cancer survivor. My sister was not so blessed. She suffered terribly for two years then died a very painful death. I watched her suffer and could never choose that over bp. BP has actually been a blessing in my life and I have received many gifts through it. Yes it has its challenges, but they can be conquered. I have worked to hard all these years to give up now. I carry you in my heart and lift you in prayer on your journey. Luv and hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
i cant choose, but hooray for you for being a survivor of two awful diseases
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, I only have BP, but I have taken care of two people very close to me with breast cancer. And I was there with surgery and chemo and radiation in one case. All I know is that they didn't make it, and it sounds like you have made it past cancer. And for me, I'd rather have BP than cancer. Cause you are right, cancer ends. BP at least gives you the option of living.
deleted_user
deleted_user
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Come on dd, don't quit or even talk of being 'done in'.

You are the most positive person I know.

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deleted_user
deleted_user
I have survived a brain tumor and a heart attack. We are survivors and we are here for you. As long as I take my meds for bp, as prescribed, I am a survivor there too. xoxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
Brave, Brave Dancingd... what a choice?? x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I guess I am one of the few but I would choose cancer of BP. Beacause you can at least try to get rid of the cancer but BP you will have for the rest of your life.
dancingd
dancingd
Thanks for all your repies....Ronin,you are right...I just got a case of the "WOE IS ME's"......I watched some friend die awful cancer deaths....but they were so peaceful and accepting near their end....I am just dealing with some BP issues,that are getting to me.

I know,it'll pass...and I know I'll be more myself soon.

HUGS TO ALL!
freeheeler
freeheeler
here's a hug to you dancing!

If the choice was between having cancer and a 50/50 chance of survival or having bp, I'd chose the cancer.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
I'd rather have the Bipolar. Sorry to see you're hurting dancing....
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