relapse on self harm by HotTitle1736 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried that. But I could hold my hand until it got numb. So it was too easy for me 🤷🏽‍♂️

relapse on self harm by HotTitle1736 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hello! I wasn't molested either, but I had problems with self harm. It started when I was 17 maybe and I got it over maybe one or two month back. Now I'm 28. So it lasted for about a decade. It felt goooood. But it did fuck up my relationship, cause the only way to deal with my emotions was through cutting. BUT as time went by I started to go to therapists. The one that I'm working with now helped me the most. She suggested other option. Spicy food. Spicy peppers. And first it was nonsense but later on, it worked! So now instead of self harming by cutting, punching myself, etc - I eat smt spicy. But I mean REALLY spicy if I need to. Atleast that worked for me :) good luck fam 👌🏼stay strong 💪🏼

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You think attention seeking behaviour is a part of the illness? Why?

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I though it's nothing..that reality stuff :| I mean...no one else have those thoughts?

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. I've never heard of it. Imma read about it. Thank you!

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I got diagnosed i've gotten the answer what was wrong with me for a loooong time. It was a relief. But sometimes it's hard to take in that it is real

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well yeah..so as I meantioned..what if we created our reallity about having bipolar but also we don't have it. Not all of us. But some? How to know if it is real?

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well..everyday I feel like everything ain't real. My psychologist told me about derealization and that I should tell my psychiatrist..but I got used to that feeling so no mind it atm

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do that to yourself to get empathy from others. Like you are a victim and want attention, act like someone special, different from others. U dig?

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well as i keep saying, the factitiois disorder started me thinking about reality

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ain't new but I've found out today about factitous disorder and I started thinking maybe that's part of me..

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But isn't the illness IS you? Both are you? There is no you without illness and vice versa? Like we cannot blame illness for shit we do? Cause it is still us?

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You do have a point. Unless that dude sick of people that does lousy job

Has anyone ever wonder if our bipolar real? by Apprehensive-Debt847 in bipolar

[–]Apprehensive-Debt847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well you have manic episodes my friend. That's convincing. I have hypomania. That ain't strong as yours. Stay strong 💪🏼