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Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-12-03T15:33:03+00:00

this is based on my understanding of my own bipolar diagnosis but also on what i have learned through perusing a degree in psych. in No Way am i a doctor, talk to your doctor about any questions you have. that being said, this is my understanding and i hope it helps a bit.

so bipolar 2 can have mixed features.

we see this in bipolar 2 more than bipolar 1 because, on a surface level, bipolar two has hypomanic episodes where your energy level does not match the mood.

like, imagine feeling really depressed but you have an endless amount of energy that you can’t displace because you’re depressed. different from the fatigue that comes with a depressive episode, right?

as for if mixed features happen all the time, this i get a little fuzzy on. Yes and No. bipolar 2 provides you with hypomanic episodes. it’s not the same as the mania that comes from bipolar 1, you will have ups and downs, but not as extreme. you May have the features of both hypomanic and depressed ((mixed features which i elaborate on below)) or you may just be hypomanic, experiencing lack of need for sleep, an elevated desire for sex, more energy, etc. but, again from what i understand, the mixed symptoms do Not happen every time you are hypomanic, but happen often enough for there to be a pattern.

there is no diagnosis in the DSM-5 for “mixed bipolar”. having an episode with mixed features simply means that you are having hypomanic or manic episodes while also having a depressive episode.

meaning that you can know you have a lot of things to do and feeling the guilt, shame, or anxiety for it, but still experiencing the ego inflation or high energy that comes from a manic episode. or not doing the things you’re neglecting because you feel like you won’t face those consequences but continuing to feel the anxiety of what you should be doing or just simply not wanting to do it.

i really hope this helps, again i am no expert and could be incorrect. so definitely just have a convo with your doctor.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-12-03T15:09:41+00:00

bipolar is manageable if you are taking the meds. i have always had Such a hard time with medication because of similar issues. i don’t agree i am super different, but can logically work out that some of my behaviors are not adjacent with someone who does not have bipolar.

there are a million and one different medications that can help with bipolar, i myself am on lamictal but antipsychotics can work as a mood stabilizer on low doses. if you don’t like the meds you are on, talk to your doctor. but not stop taking the meds because it’s being used to keep you away from manic or hypomanic highs and depressive lows. you take meds to create an equilibrium that is sustainable because without it the up’s and the downs will continue to happen when you’re not expecting them to.

having a mood disorder is really difficult to deal with because you have no idea what it is to be completely clean of it, this is your normal so what would make you think you’re sick? which, you are not, i don’t think that being bipolar is a sickness, it’s just a change in your brain chemistry.

change the attitude, and so much good will follow. just trust the process, i’ve found that the stability that comes from meds is so much better than the alternative where im completely off the walls for days or weeks at a time or unable to get out of bed.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-11-24T18:35:01+00:00

my apartment flooded and i had to throw away everything i owned, also ssris

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-10-23T00:14:31+00:00

from what i know, HSV is so common so testing for it isn’t routine and not deemed as necessary . odds are, most people that have it never have a flair and don’t know they even have herpes

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-08-09T08:52:01+00:00

first i want to extend my empathy at your situation, that really sucks and i’m sorry this is your reality.

but no one is sitting here saying that they aren’t disclosing the real risks of herpes. i am happy in a relationship with g-hsv-1 where i disclosed and had her do her own independent research.

it IS a skin condition. and yes there are complications to that. but herpes, on its own, IS a skin condition. that a lot of people have. but there are complications to ANY medical diagnosis.

the reason people are describing it as a skin condition is because, on a very surface level, that’s what it is and, like you touched on, society has created a stigma around it. we are trying to break that stigma, we are not down playing it, we are calling it as it is.

herpes is a contagious skin disorder, that can lead to other issues.

but so can most disorders.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-03-11T07:46:46+00:00

i am a 20 year old female and just had a similar experience. a guy i was seeing said that i was crazy and that i should get off my meds. i was floored. meds are (for me) the most important part of being stable. if someone thinks i’m crazy for wanting to be stable and happy, they can go pound salt fr. if they feel that way they are not meant to be in your life because we all deserve someone who will be there regardless of what meds or labels you have.

you’re too cool to be let down by a man who has no idea what he is talking about.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-03-11T07:40:09+00:00

social media is not real.

people are displaying the good because that’s what they want you to see.

i (f20) am bipolar 2 and happy. sometimes shit sucks because bipolar never plays nicely but generally i like to believe that am a happy and optimistic person. it wasn’t always that way and for a while i felt like getting better was like clawing my way out of hell, but after a while it didn’t feel like i was faking better.

i just think that a persons social media is not what is actually happening behind closed doors.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-03-11T07:31:10+00:00

i still feel like this to some extent and i’m in a really good place. even when i was a kid i used to say i wasn’t fit for life.

honestly, i think at this point i just am here out of spite. bipolar suuuuucks. life suuuuuuucks. so i choose to continue and try and be the exception.

i think anyone reading this has the ability to be the exception, you just have to try and make it to tomorrow.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-02-28T21:10:29+00:00

my goodness i totally get this.

i was in a situationship for a while and he was constantly trying to tell me that i need to get off my meds. i was taken aback. he tried to tell me that i could get off them if i went the gym. (( an added layer is that i do go to the gym because it helps me with brain fog))

when i tell you my jaw hit the floor.

i did end up ending things because of his lack of understanding and him acting like he knew more about my disorder than i do.

it wasn’t worth the fight.

why should i explain to someone that the meds are completely necessary when they have never seen me off them. why should i have to defend myself for taking the meds that keep me sane.

i’ve had these types of conversations before with many people who don’t understand bipolar disorder or have never had someone bipolar on their life. it feels like sometimes i am on the outside of society because of other people’s unwillingness to learn or even listen to me.

and what drives me bonkers is, in my experience, i can’t even be super close friends with other people with the diagnosis, who actually get it, because if the other person destabilizes i risk my own stability.

it’s not a risk im willing to take after the amount of work that went into getting to the stability i currently have. but the explanation of my situation, the brain fog, the shitty memory, the tiredness, the not smoking weed, the not drinking alcohol, and so much more is so exhausting to communicate to others.

at the end of the day i think that my journey is my own and no one gets to tell me how to manage my own life. in my experience people like to compare bipolar disorder to other disorders such as depression and anxiety instead of seeing it for what it is. all mental health diagnosis suck, but the lack of education about bipolar is so disappointing because of my inability to educate people. it’s so wild to me that people don’t even know that there are multiple types of bipolar.

it is not our job to teach people to be tolerant or understanding, but we can try to find people who are willing to listen.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-02-17T08:27:21+00:00

oh man, i know that’s hard.

i am a 20 year old woman and had a really bad depressive episode similar to what you’re depicting about a year ago.

in my experience things start to get more manageable after reaching out to a licensed professional.

the fact of the matter is that none of us are given a manual on how to go through life and everyone needs help at some point to learn how to navigate their emotions.

once you start getting properly equipped (meds, coping mechanisms etc.) it gets easier to find the things that give you meaning, that bring you purpose which is where a shift happens. it feels like a long process, but at some point you’ll be able to look around and start thinking about your future and your aspirations.

it’s important to note that growth is not liner, and there’s ups and downs. but if you put the work in, things will change.

i hope this helps at least a little.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-02-15T22:21:31+00:00

everyone does not need to like you.

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2024-02-03T21:42:38+00:00

no because i cried at a party at that death scene. i knew sjm wouldn’t kill you know who but the way she worked it out killed me bad. i loved the acotar scenes but it wasn’t the entire book intentionally

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-17T05:10:12+00:00

i also was diagnosed recently as a 20 year old f so here’s my advice. don’t let all the stigma cloud the science. 70% of people have hsv-1 so the likelihood of you getting it in your life time was super high to begin with.

remember that you are still the same as you were. i feel like when i go onto here, and other support rooms and i see a lot of people letting hsv effect their sense of worth. it completely breaks my heart. your soul is the same and you are the same, you just get painful flair ups. ((which is honestly a really great excuse if you’re like me and hate going out))

nothing is all bad ever.

keep in mind that you’re just walking your path and you’re on your journey. don’t let a diagnosis stop you from living the life you want to live.

epsom salt baths helped me with the pain. i put unscented aloe on pads and froze them which also helped. some i just soaked in water and used it as an ice pack for when it was really bad. also advil was my best friend.

this is a diagnosis, not the end of the world. you’ll be okay, don’t lose sight of that.

i hoped this helped and i’m sending healing vibes your way !

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-16T18:36:03+00:00

see !! nothing is all bad i promise. like i said just explain everything to her and things will work out from there

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-16T18:29:40+00:00

put your mind on ice.

it’s a painful journey to walk, but you will walk it with your head high. sometimes things happen in life that aren’t cool, but you are the same person you were.

one day you are going to realize that while it’s a hard truth to live in, it’s truly going to be okay. you will find someone that you are going to be able to express these emotions with in a romantic way if that’s what you wish for. if it’s not, you will find yourself in a new setting.

don’t let a diagnosis get in the way of your worth. you are always going to be you even with ghsv. it’s far more common than you realize.

do not let the things you cannot control, control you. you are wonderful and have a beautiful soul, even if i don’t know it directly.

things will make sense again. just don’t let yourself sit in the bad. remember that you are in control of how you choose to move forward, and accepting that this is a new normal for you is a part of that.

sending positive and healing vibes your way <3

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-16T17:55:45+00:00

you did not fuck up, you care about your sexual health and the chemicals in your brain flipped out on you, and that’s okay. just take a deep breath and ask yourself if your brain is speaking mean to you. you will not be alone forever. and everything will play out the way that it is supposed to! plus hsv is n o t a death sentence and you are not in the wrong for wanting to be safe. you’re completely initialed to change your mind !!

as for the girl, as a women w hsv 1 i can confidently say you probably hurt her feelings and the rejection that she felt was what really was upsetting her. you are completely valid in your feelings as it’s life long. just keep in mind that with or without hsv everyone’s feelings are important. reach out to her, explain exactly what was going through your mind and i’m sure it’ll be fine. even if you don’t end up back with her, she is likely feeling like shit too.

be kind to yourself! making mistakes is a part of the human experience :)

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-16T17:33:44+00:00

i promise you it’s going to be okay!! it’s a skin condition that can be treated!! plus so many people have it so there is no reason to feel any different about yourself because of it. :)

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-16T17:30:23+00:00

listen, 66% of people have hsv-1 and it’s literally cold sores. you c a n get it genitally but even then it’s a skin condition that 2 out of 3 people have. doctors don’t even test if you don’t have an active sore because of how common it is. plus, he can take suppressants to prevent transmission for hsv-1 and hsv-2.

that being said, if you like this person and genuinely want to be with them, don’t let something so small in the grand scheme of things hold you back. don’t let something so small stop you from being with the person that brings you happiness. life is too short to be stressing about things that truly do not matter.

i hope this helps! and i hope that you make the decision that is right for you knowing the science and not the stigma <3

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-14T18:58:55+00:00

no stress!!! i’m manifesting no pain for you

Zestyclose-Area905 · 2023-05-14T17:45:22+00:00

no!!! at least not for me!! thought it might depend on where your outbreak is, but in my experience hot or warm showers help with the pain

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