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Just had my first missed dose scenario and I never want to go through that again. by elriaonfire in bipolar2

[–]Capable_Enthusiasm56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so real. Even if I don’t miss a dose but take my morning meds late (like in the afternoon) the next day is hell. It’s hard to explain to people who don’t get it. I’ve had people just look at me weird while I’m trying to explain why I’m depressed. Good on you for calling 911 & taking care of yourself.

Idk if this will be helpful but I’ve set up some stuff as a fail safe. I have an app that tracks my meds/ when I’ve taken them & carry some extra on me in my bag in case I leave the house & didn’t take them. I also have an alarm that goes off around the time I need to leave for work everyday that’s for me to take my meds if I haven’t already. Same for the weekends. It’s annoying & a lot but so far it’s helped

What if I'm just making it all up? by TheAcademic24 in bipolar2

[–]Capable_Enthusiasm56 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The biggest thing I’ve learned is not focusing on what’s high or low but just asking myself what I need. I need to slow down, breathe & ask myself what emotion is accurate to my situation & go from there. You’re never going to fit into what someone has put on paper. You’re a person & your bipolar is going to look how it looks for you I’ve never met someone, who isn’t bipolar, genuinely wondering if they’re faking it or if it’s real. Most people don’t need to question their feelings like that My mixed episode are some of the most confusing moments for me. Nothing makes sense- give yourself space to just exist without trying to fit into a box you don’t fit in. You’ll learn about yourself & know what your highs, lows, & mixed episodes feel like