Bipolar Support Group

So hello everyone. My name is Patricia and I struggle with this disorder as well as many other things. I often find myself wandering off in my mind, and for some reason I seem to be in the depressive state more than the manic state. Although in 3 months I may be on top of the world. That is why it is hard to be taken seriously. People see you are sad then happy then mad and they think you just have mood swings. I have been diagnosed twice. i hate when people say "it's all in your head".

The reality is, it is in my head. But not in the way they mean.

not sure what to do anymore.

Augh people who are not supportive can really get you down. (My mom refuses to believe in bipolar, even though she pays for my therapy.) But the most important thing is that YOU know what you're going through and YOU know how hard it is and how strong you are for getting through it.

I've also heard tell of people on the Internets who come together to give each other support and OH WAIT you've found one already! See, you're doing great things for yourself. We all have heads that are messing with us and we know how hard it is, not just because of the disease but because of the stigma and the skepticism we have to deal with all the time. We are here for you. Keep posting.

It does feel hard to be taken seriously by people when your moods swing and they see us behaving differently. To be told something is all in your head is the worst. Don't worry, you'll never hear this from anyone here!

If your moodswings are still so severe have you talked to your prescribing doctor? Maybe more can be done with your meds?

Welcome to the board.

Post edited by: centerseeker, at: 02/02/2012 11:00 AM

Yes, I think your medications need adjusting or changing. You shouldn't feel this way while on the right medications. It sounds like you haven't found the right mix of medications that will work for you. I'm very sorry you are feeling this way. I'd talk to to your psychiatrist and let him know exactly how you are feeling so he can treat you correctly. I hope you find relief soon. You will get plenty of support here. Welcome to the group!

I feel the same way. I'm actually a person that's more on the depressive side than I am manic. I'm in the same situation that you are in. My dad believes that nothing is wrong and that it's all in my head.

For the people that aren't supportive stay away from them. They're not going to do anything for you besides get you down and more depressed.

I hope everything works out for you.

Silent, come close.

You know I fall on your side of this disease. If I'm feeling ashamed or that people are making incorrect assumptions, I'm about to tell you a GREAT secret. Don't let them off. If they are so rude that they won't listen or bother to learn about your disease; tell them. Figure out how much energy you have, then plan out your attack and give them all the information they clearly should know.

Ignorance is know excuse and look how hurtful it is to you. Try this, I promise that you'll feel GREAT and have fun doing it! C

Hi Patricia. I know exactly how you feel. I'm a bit new here too and you'll find there are plenty of people who fit in your shoes. It is an awful feeling to be isolated from your friends and family because they just do not understand what you're experiencing inside. But you have a lot of support here and if you ever need anything you can always make a post or send a message looking for help or advice. People just don't understand, and how could they? But it isn't just something you conjured up in your head. It is real and it takes a lot to get better.

I also struggle to explain to people that it's not all "in my head". It's a part of my mind that I can't control. I just posted the other day how my boyfriend thinks that it goes away over time and can be cured. He thinks that I'll be able to go off meds. For instance, lets say i get into a depressed state.. I get told to stop thinking like that. I CAN'T stop. You don't want to feel the way you are when you are acting out, but you can't stop. It's very frustrating.

Sadly, Most people don't understand it unless they have bipolar. The best thing that you can do for people is try to educate them on the bipolar. Maybe trying that will get your boyfriend to understand what it is like living with it.

Try it, it can never hurt. Good Luck.

thank you everyone for being there for me.