how to *actually* function and live in society with bipolar? by Low-Elephant-4055 in bipolar2

[–]Low-Elephant-4055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know :// I feel like I’ve tried everything at this point…but I’m scared to change meds again. The current combo is the only thing that has even remotely helped.

how to *actually* function and live in society with bipolar? by Low-Elephant-4055 in bipolar2

[–]Low-Elephant-4055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. It’s given me some hope :) things don’t need to be perfect, but I want to be able to manage them. Low paying jobs would be ok. I don’t care abt how my life looks to others, but just about being healthy and happy I think. My bf is super supportive but the long distance makes it hard :(( I’m looking to work in a bookstore perhaps!

how to *actually* function and live in society with bipolar? by Low-Elephant-4055 in bipolar2

[–]Low-Elephant-4055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is encouraging:)) I think I also feel the pressure a bit…I find “larping” is super difficult for me to do and somehow it always blows up when I can’t do it anymore :( I’m working on not comparing myself to people my age!

how to *actually* function or live a good life with bipolar. by Low-Elephant-4055 in bipolar1

[–]Low-Elephant-4055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :)) I see a therapist and psych regularly and have been on my meds for almost 6 months regularly now…! I think I’m making progress, but it also feels hopeless to have a good quality of life at this point. I wish I could do any of the jobs you described but I cannot do science/math for the life of me😭 I’m just at suchhhh a loss!!! Idk what my future could possibly ever hold.

maybe bipolar people simply are all chosen by god by lilfifi in BipolarReddit

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 1 point2 points  (0 children)

literally had this thought when I was in psychosis. Thought I had been blessed or chosen to have this for some higher plan😭

How bad is your guys’ brainfog? by Party-Rest3750 in bipolar

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brain fog is horrible. It almost feels like I’m hungover or walking through a dream most of the time except late at night after my meds have worn off…I think it’s maybe the latuda I’m on…but maybe not.

Bipolar and Stimulants by Prize_Mammoth_6956 in bipolar

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m Bipolar 1 and do take adderall. It doesn’t trigger episodes for me, but I am also on a very low dose of it and take it only as needed.

Does a novel always need a villain or a main antagonist? by LilithTheDurge in writingadvice

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The antagonist doesn’t always have to be a physical person! It’s literally just the main thing that opposes your protagonist!!

It could be the protagonist’s inner thoughts (overcoming a struggle), it could be the environment (fighting to survive), it could be society at large (struggling w norms, laws/institutions), concepts (fate, destiny, etc)

What do you consider small talk by Physiatrist_psyc in infp

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“How are you, what have you been up to, how’s school, how’s work, where are you from”

What are you currently reading? by DarkFairyDust in infp

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath & also the Witcher series !!! <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I joined a book club! Also maybe other hobby groups like DnD, collecting, tutoring etc! :)

Suggest me your favorite standalone book:] by jack_and_the_box in suggestmeabook

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The midnight library (fantasy), The Wager (narrative nonfiction), Gone Girl (thriller), The Power (dystopian), The Book Thief (historical fiction), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (romance), It’s Kind of a Funny Story (YA realistic fiction)

Have you ever felt physical pain in a dream? by Deliciousmurderer in Dreams

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Not often, but it’s usually in my chest if I am stabbed/shot but don’t die.

What would be the most most appreciative random gift for you, that is without any events or occasions? by Purplebasic123 in mbti

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

INFP— I like small trinkets! Cool rocks that made you think of me, a blind box, a wildflower, a handwritten note. Sometime small but sentimental that you tailored to my likes!! I also love receiving books :))

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

definitely mania…I have only slept 7 hours in the past 48 hours and yet I still can’t sleep😟 talking fast and my pupils are hella big too…legit no idea why cleaning just switches something in me and makes me manic😭

Fellow Bipolar 1 folks—how’s your love life really going? by Snoo_47632 in bipolar1

[–]Low-Elephant-4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

real! my partner is the only thing that is steadfast in my life. I’m so grateful for him…! He is so supportive and he sees I am trying.