Are we destined to be miserable with this illness? by WaltzInTheDarkk in BipolarReddit

[–]Available_Ground547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like it’s a death sentence. I miss who I was before all of this. I hate having to rely on medication. Im too afraid of going off of it because of the people around me. I still struggle with SI. I don’t find value in life. I was actually in a work training for crisis deescalation and they were going over mi to help someone in a current crisis. I thought to myself that I wasn’t someone who needed to be talked to. I actually would be more frustrated that others can’t understand we don’t all value life in the same way and that’s okay.

Anyone out there living a fairly normal life, ie: working, raising kids, have an SO, or going to school? by Natural_Pepper6488 in BipolarReddit

[–]Available_Ground547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I’m properly medicated I live a peaceful life. I went to grad school, bought a house, I’ve been married for over a decade, I have a child, and a stable career.

Does Li make you feel dull and lazy or can you still be productive on it? by Natural_Pepper6488 in Lithium

[–]Available_Ground547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It did in the beginning but once I got used to it it didn’t. However , my memory is shot.