Bipolar Support Group

I just go to a psy doc. He wanted me to see a "shrink" but I just went through a pretty traumatic event about three years ago and I am not ready to talk about it yet. My psy. doc thinks its what triggered the manic and depressed cycles of bipolar disorder. He thinks it would help me but when I even talk to my BF about it I feel like I am going to have a panic attack and I have to stop talking about it. Should I try it or not?

I think you should give it a try. They know how scared most patients are going into a doc's office and bearing their souls. They're trained to get you to open up, and sometimes they do get you to open up without you're knowing it. I basically lied to my best tdoc for almost a year and left out alot of information until I was ready to share it. It takes so much work for me to be honest with a tdoc or anyone...I wish my last one could've moved with me...Anyway, I'm just now back on the prowl for a therapist. Talking about these things does seem to help. Go for it! And make sure to give it a fair chance by going back at least a couple of times no matter how awkward it feels the first time.

It couldn't hurt to give it a try. I see a therapist (talk-therapy) and also a Psychiatrist (PDr.) Sharing life past happenings is most difficult to do. Get those cards out front on the table. You may be surprised at the insite you will find. May give you a better grip on all of your BiPolar Stages. Sending good vibes!

I personally do not like therapists. Most of the people I went to college with that studied psychology were completely fucked up self-centered know it alls.

They care about money and time. I do not trust them. I trust my psychiatrist. He is a good one and it took a long time to find him. He is my therapist, too. He listens to everything and does not rush me.

My mother is my counselor. She loves me and does not want a thing.

Fuck Therapists they are more fucked up than we are.

I went through a traumatic experience 2 years ago. How I talk about it is little pieces of information at a time. Like every once in awhile, I will talk about Robert. I find as long as I don't speak about the entire event-it does not traumatize me or cause me panic. I think it takes time and slowly talking about information helps a lot. I have talked about the roads near where the even happened.

Hang in there!

I have both an excellent pdoc and tdoc. I think it is a good idea. It may take a while to open up but if you have a good tdoc they will be patient. Plus, I think it helps with the stages of bipolar. You have a third party that will listen to whatever you need to say, even things you don't want to talk about to those closest to you. I'm working with mine to vent the anger and guilt I feel over this illness. He's a really good sounding board for things I don't want to talk about to those closest to me. Good luck with whatever you decide.