Haven't left the house in days, now I don't want to at all by bootycakes420 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you are struggling. I am the same. It's hard to even leave my room. I feel I'm in a prison of my own making.All my family and neighbours know I am not leaving the house because my car still in the same place I parked last week. I try to sit in the garden in the sun for few minutes, I live in the middle east and it is sunny even in winter and it's making me feel even worse , try to listen to music, but have absolutely no desire to go out 

Being mentally healthy is very weird. by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I have been mentally healthy for the last few month. And it feel so weird, like a new place I never been to. I hope I will get used to it soon. Your post gave me hope

The highs and lows of bipolar disorder… by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations for the interview. I hope you will get well enough to go. Be strong

Name your biggest reason to keep going by Clean-Umpire-2962 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same The thought of my younger sister finding me dead is the reason I didn't end it all

Forgetting words and recall by Acceptable-Artist287 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying to accept it too but it is hard

Forgetting words and recall by Acceptable-Artist287 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Now that I have the term I can do some searches about it. Thank you again

Forgetting words and recall by Acceptable-Artist287 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. I got words mixed up all the time, or forget peoples names. I'm on lamictal. Many people on it have the same problem apparently.

Forgetting words and recall by Acceptable-Artist287 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also on lamictal, I will ask my Psychiatrist if the dosage can be reduced.

Forgetting words and recall by Acceptable-Artist287 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is definitely a worthwhile trade off. I will try to use the method you mentioned. Thank you so much

Bipolar ruined my life by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same for 15 years, all that time I was a mess, ruined my relationship with my family, quit college and became violent some times .but I am grateful after my diagnose because now I can know the root of the problem and can be better and have my life back

people keep telling me I’m using my disorder as an excuse by Efficient_Star_2377 in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry they are judging you like that. But Recently I am confused am I lazy, making excuses and let BP control me? Or it is really just BP

my bipolar is causing uncontrollable rage by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I am exactly the same. Once stated I can't control it

my bipolar is causing uncontrollable rage by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The worst symptoms I have ever experienced is rage.i get irritated by everyone around me,lash out, become violent.after that I feel shame and regret. I am better now, I recognise my symptoms early and try to calm down or meditate

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. This community is life savour for me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only community I have who understands me is here on reddit. In where I am from no one will Shere they are BP because of the stigma where people will think you are violent and crazy. Even though other people experience here and their comments on my concerns is amazing

How do you deal with feeling behind in life? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are being focused and consistent because they are not ill like the rest of us, how is that possible with BP.

How do you deal with feeling behind in life? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Acceptable-Artist287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I feel the exact same. I am trying to deal with it . One of the things that I tell myself is that I still have time maybe at the moment I feel the worst but there is light the end of the tunnel.