Family & Friends of Bipolar Support Group
This community is dedicated to parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives and friends of someone who is Bipolar. The purpose of this community is to help families and friends develop greater patience and understanding, as well as maintain a positive, caring relationships with those diagnosed as Bipolar.
This isn't so much a topic of discussion but a list of things that I found to be true of my wife and I have copied and pasted it for others to read:
"Feeling irritable or angry; Behavior that is aggressive, provocative, or intrusive.
Flight of ideas; can't keep up with your own ideas and thoughts.
Inability to concentrate, distracted, restless.
Excessive involvement in pleasurable or high risk activities, such as sex, drug or alcohol use, gambling, or spending sprees. (It used to be the sex part but that went in the opposite direction. I think the meds have something to do with that. I can't tell you how freaky the sex used to be but it was abnormal).
Reckless, impulsive, unpredictable; No perception that the mood and behaviors are abnormal.
Feeling hopeless, sad, discouraged, or empty.
Inability to experience pleasure. Nothing seems to interest you anymore, including former hobbies, social activities, and sex.
Physically drained. Even small tasks are exhausting. Can't do things as quickly as you used to.
Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Harsh criticism of perceived faults and mistakes.
Inability to focus. Difficulty making decisions. Cant think straight. Memory problems.
People with mania also tend to be reckless, impulsive, and quick to anger. They lash out when others dont go along with their plans and blame anyone who dares to criticize their behavior. They also typically lack insight and judgment during a manic episode. Manics rarely seek help because they feel great and don't recognize that anything is wrong."
She has other symptoms but they are not as often as the ones I have just listed.
"Feeling irritable or angry; Behavior that is aggressive, provocative, or intrusive.
Flight of ideas; can't keep up with your own ideas and thoughts.
Inability to concentrate, distracted, restless.
Excessive involvement in pleasurable or high risk activities, such as sex, drug or alcohol use, gambling, or spending sprees. (It used to be the sex part but that went in the opposite direction. I think the meds have something to do with that. I can't tell you how freaky the sex used to be but it was abnormal).
Reckless, impulsive, unpredictable; No perception that the mood and behaviors are abnormal.
Feeling hopeless, sad, discouraged, or empty.
Inability to experience pleasure. Nothing seems to interest you anymore, including former hobbies, social activities, and sex.
Physically drained. Even small tasks are exhausting. Can't do things as quickly as you used to.
Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Harsh criticism of perceived faults and mistakes.
Inability to focus. Difficulty making decisions. Cant think straight. Memory problems.
People with mania also tend to be reckless, impulsive, and quick to anger. They lash out when others dont go along with their plans and blame anyone who dares to criticize their behavior. They also typically lack insight and judgment during a manic episode. Manics rarely seek help because they feel great and don't recognize that anything is wrong."
She has other symptoms but they are not as often as the ones I have just listed.
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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...
What I see a LOT of is the "Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Harsh criticism of perceived faults and mistakes."
She has moods of extreme anger and irritability where she is just plain mean to everyone but afterwards she is very remorseful and turns that into self hate. It sucks.
He usually showers but when he's not too well he starts having lots of baths. I guess it makes him feel calmer or something.
When well he's a generous, selfless man so it tends to stand out when he couldn't care less about others.
The anger is her all the way. She can be nice and loving one moment and then full of rage then second. She will not hear a word you are saying and will go ballistic.
It was totally out of character & I watched him hold his head & grit his teeth trying to stop the angry feelings. He tried really hard to release them through martial arts but at times it was just too much for him.
gonna try some of these out myself
http://www.healthyplace.com/site/tests/psychological.asp#bipolar_disorder
i know there's another thread talking about us the possibility of caretakers becoming ill as well...so i'm curious
heh,...minor contribution to panic?