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 rapid cycle and also have some other diagnoses. The Pdoc and I are still working with my meds. It's been a few of the most stressfull years I've ever experienced in my entire life. I can't emphasize that enough. My social anxiety has made me isolate myself. I even get some anxiety chatting, as crazy as it sounds. I do have a great sister and mother who try to understand bipolar disorder. I have one good friend, and she's a smart gal that grew up with a bipolar mother. I am soooo grateful to have all of them in my life. Rapid cycling IS one BIG mixed episode for me, so I am reaching out to you guys for support, and friendship. I know that everyone here has some thing...or more, and I am a good listener. AM reaching out to you guys here.....I'm tired, scared, lonely and need friends.
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
We're all here for you and I'll be your friend if you want me to. =) I'm a good listener!
Things do get better as the disorder is more controlled
As tommy said well friends R us!
Big hug of comfort
Oh and I go through periods of time when I do not mind chatting and then times where I just don't want to - nothing to do with the actual people, just that I don't want to so I sign out. Same with hugs, dunno why I do that - I guess I feel more sociable sometimes. I am this way in real life as well. I wish I wasn't & would just stay sociable instead of just becoming avoidant out of the blue - & there is no rhyme or reason to why or when I do it... A lot of people/friends around me IRL do take offense to this.. :-/
Many thanks tommy, Sun....
I try to avoid as much stimulation as possible.....messes with me bad!
About all I can say is, hang in there. When you're on that roller-coaster ride, it's difficult sometimes to believe that things will get better. Fortunately, most people find great improvement with some combination of meds. *Unfortunately*, they often have to go through a whole lot of meds that don't work, before they find the right combination.
Best of luck. Reaching out is a step in the right direction.