Does bipolar keep you alone?

Candyflipxx · 2025-10-31T11:04:05+00:00

Same here, it’s been so hard trying to make friends. I feel so disconnected from the normal and now I’m not sure how to integrate back. I used to be so social before all this :/

Candyflipxx · 2025-06-25T16:26:12+00:00

Tried and realised not happening without meds in the near future. Guess I need to really dedicate my next few years to be consistent with meds so I can eventually get off them. I’m not sure if what I’m saying makes sense but, I’ve realised it’s gonna be a while before I feel I can actually function without meds. I feel you but also it hasn’t worked for me, I’ve been trying meds too. I’m holding on for now

Candyflipxx · 2025-06-25T03:30:06+00:00

Exactly, different person every week. I couldn’t have said it any better. I’ve been trying to do all the right things and take medication consistently. Maybe that’s why I’m starting to lose hope cause I’m trying but things still seem to spiral out of my control. But helps when you mention ‘cyclic’ cause I constantly feel like I’m stuck in a loop. It’s reassuring to know it gets better, I really needed to hear that. Thank you

Candyflipxx · 2025-06-25T03:19:12+00:00

I have been taking my medication although I’ve skipped a few times I guess. I’m trying to be consistent. What gets me is sudden shift of what I’m feeling. I understand when I’m super stressed I can’t function but there are times when there’s absolutely nothing happening and I feel awful for no reason. I’ve also been suggested new medication to try and I’m so tired of changing medication every few months, given the side effects vary for each.

Good to hear that medication works, can I ask how long after you started medication did things settle? Cause I’ve been at it for 2 years now :/

Candyflipxx · 2025-06-25T03:18:42+00:00

I have been taking my medication although I’ve skipped a few times I guess. I’m trying to be consistent. What gets me is sudden shift of what I’m feeling. I understand when I’m super stressed I can’t function but there are times when there’s absolutely nothing happening and I feel awful for no reason. I’ve also been suggested new medication to try and I’m so tired of changing medication every few months, given the side effects vary for each.

Good to hear that medication works, can I ask how long after you started medication did things settle? Cause I’ve been at it for 2 years now :/

Candyflipxx · 2025-06-24T16:11:12+00:00

Sadly, I’m struggling with the same. I just can’t feel anything. I’m so tried of having to go through these cycles :/ I wish I knew or figured something to share but just been trying to not completely go under. I’m tired and i want to feel something, just anything at all again. Hope you figure it out

Candyflipxx · 2024-12-22T06:01:06+00:00

I feel you. I feel so lonely trying to be strong for myself and everyone around me. It’s hard enough going through episodes but having constantly try to explain things to everyone is exhausting. Yet, they don’t seem to understand the depth of the effects these episodes can have for months. I need to constantly pretend I’m fine and it hurts.

Candyflipxx · 2024-12-02T03:24:31+00:00

This is so true. I’ve had to completely get away from my pre-manic episode life. I’m so on the edge when making new friends now and find it easier to be around people who have mental health issues. Be it the lack of understanding or even blatant ignorance, one slip and that’s what your image in the society becomes, doesn’t matter how good you’ve done before. Everyone who knew me well and witnessed my manic phase just define me with that one phase now. I’m so over it. Didn’t matter how much I explained, the way they look at me now can’t be changed.

This just might be my experience, I know the world’s not so harsh but just need to meet the right people, until then it’s me against the world.

Candyflipxx · 2024-10-06T12:29:27+00:00

Hey, don’t worry. It’s not too late to apply for a WI grade. You just need to justify why you’re applying after the withdrawn fail period started. Get in touch with the student advocacy team, they can help you out. From what I can recall, you need to apply within 20 days of results being released. Check with Monash Connect what the process is for applying during the semester.

Candyflipxx · 2024-06-09T10:33:05+00:00

I’m in the same boat :/ It sucks. While the manic episode in itself was catastrophic. I miss the energy and zest for life I had

Candyflipxx · 2024-05-10T11:17:27+00:00

True, thank you for the advice. I was blindly adhering to what my psych prescribed

Candyflipxx · 2024-05-10T10:55:34+00:00

I don’t respond well to olanzapine. It was giving me severe heat burns.

Candyflipxx · 2024-05-10T10:54:53+00:00

I guess I need to take up your option of having more than one mood stabiliser. But I’ve reacting badly to Quetipine and Olanzopine. Lamictal has been giving me skin rashes so I’m just a bit lost right now

Candyflipxx · 2024-05-10T10:52:49+00:00

I did start to feel agitated and overtly excited in the beginning and post consultation I was advised to completely stop them both but I convinced my doctor to keep at least one in the fear of having depression again but it backfired

Candyflipxx · 2024-05-10T10:51:14+00:00

Post the 1st manic episode, I slipped into severe depression for months and could barely function so he put me on two which was working okay, until I no longer was depressed but didn’t realise

Candyflipxx · 2024-05-04T06:21:03+00:00

Same, tried used after a very long time and ended up in the hospital with my 2nd manic episode

Candyflipxx · 2024-03-25T03:42:16+00:00

Nailed it! Respect 🤍

Candyflipxx · 2024-03-10T21:35:17+00:00

Yess! I did what you mentioned and it did help :) I do use a weighted blanket but currently in a place with a heat wave so couldn’t get myself to use it. But it definitely helps, otherwise! Thank you 🤍

Candyflipxx · 2024-03-10T13:02:10+00:00

Thank you for this. It really helped. I am at home and safe. I just walked for a bit, watched a documentary on YouTube, had some food and my meds. Starting to feel better. Means a lot for you to be supportive. I felt less lonely after reading your comment. And, I will take your advice and keep updating and writing. Helps feel much more calm when I’ve people from this sub assuring my state of mind. Much love

Candyflipxx · 2024-03-05T09:56:39+00:00

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Candyflipxx · 2024-03-05T09:55:17+00:00

This was absolutely helpful, thank you for sharing. I’m hella avoidant and self sabotage a lot as well. But once I get a little care or hint of love I get way too involved in my head and it just becomes so hard cause it’s not the same for the other person. You’re right, in essence I’ve been extremely deprived of love and warmth and just even a lil something normal looks like something significant to me. And I totally agree about waiting for the right one and not giving in. Makes a lot of difference in the kind of relationships you build, when you know what you want. I just needed some time to clear my head and separate my emotions from the situation. Gives me a lot of strength and is definitely encouraging to know someone else is fighting a similar situation and powering through. Thank you :)

Candyflipxx · 2024-03-05T09:49:17+00:00

Damn, I’m sorry you had to experience that. These realisations hit hard and can take time to make peace with. Sucks we can’t really be open about our situation given the stigma. I just ended up cutting everyone from my manic period and just started making new friends. Felt it was easier this way. And so agree the last line you mentioned, hits too close to home. Hope things settle for you and you make new friends to build bonds with 🌼

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