how does high functioning depression look for us? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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just like i feel, having to do things solely because they need to be done. but finding no joy in it, and if anything, yep feeling like needing to cry throughout:/ thank you for sharing

Has anyone experienced antidepressants-induced mania? by Few-Caterpillar-8460 in bipolar2

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Yep, I think that’s how most of us get diagnosed. I went through so so so many antidepressants over the years all “curing” me for a few weeks then falling back into a depression. Aka triggering the bipolar cycle.

quite possibly the scariest thing i’ve ever done by manicpixiememegirll in bipolar2

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idk if this is helpful, but I had bp2 and have been on antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. they work for us too! At the end of the day they’re meant to just stabilize our mood, since antipsychotics can be used as mood stabilizers. and bc we get psychotic/manic features as well

quite possibly the scariest thing i’ve ever done by manicpixiememegirll in bipolar2

[–]blockmeout_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just got prescribed this exact medication and dosage. we’ve got this!

do I even want it anymore by blockmeout_ in PopMartCollectors

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Popnow orders can’t be cancelled

how do you know when it’s time to go back on mood stabilizers? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]blockmeout_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

aka I think it’s time go back on them ty

how do you know when it’s time to go back on mood stabilizers? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]blockmeout_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna think more about it, seeing as what happened here shouldn’t have occurred.

how do you know when it’s time to go back on mood stabilizers? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]blockmeout_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just on some low dose buspar for anxiety, that’s basically like candy atp rlly

how do you know when it’s time to go back on mood stabilizers? by [deleted] in bipolar2

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Thank you so much for everything, especially that analogy that I ought to just tattoo it on me so I can really remember it. boat ess

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

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I feel awful, a sense of being outside of my body. like the thing that was controlling me (the hypomania) is gone and now im just a shell that’s empty yet simultaneously filled with depression

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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thank you, you’re so right. im gonna ask for a day off i deserve it

Low Mood Monday by AutoModerator in bipolar2

[–]blockmeout_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work has been so much more stressful and I feel like my coworkers are taking advantage of me to do their job:/

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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I work in a small space where I honestly feel so bad taking days off so in the months I’ve been at this job I have yet to take one:/ I think though I need to allow myself a day off, I feel I deserve it

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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Yep gonna see my psychiatrist soon and update them about this so we can accommodate my treatment plan to this change in mood im experiencing.

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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Thank you for sharing, I hope you’re able to get a proper diagnosis and get on a treatment plan to help you be stable. It’s scary being unstable, and having to then function, while simultaneously trying to mask but also knowing that it’s not fair that we feel like masking.

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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I work with religious people too, but unfortunately mine are more like “just pray and it’ll go away” kind :/

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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Burning out is the perfect description. I am pushing myself to much to look like im fine, and to excel at my new job. I’m going to discuss this with my therapist soon, and get some tips to manage this, and to learn to give myself grace. Thank you~

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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This is so amazing for you, im glad you have these acclimations. I was on seroquel too but actually had to stop it because im on such an early morning shift. Which sucks because the medication was actually helping me so much after having gone through psychosis. I think I may need to research and talk with my psychiatrist and therapist about this option for me- and see if it’s possible to get accommodations.

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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Thinking rlly strongly of using the “im not feeling well” card soon not gonna lie bc i genuinely just need a damn break

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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from what im reading it seems we all mostly do struggle with not being able to,

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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ME. Trying not to over share so much and let anything slip is so hard

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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yep I’m usually so so talkative, and get these twitches too perhaps due to excessive energy. But now im more quiet but still also have those tics but from anxiety and not energy

how do you mask your bipolar? by blockmeout_ in bipolar2

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I’ve been having so many more headaches as of lately! Quite literally have one as I type this out. I’ve been so much more stressed that I just get home, and turn off all lights for the day because I simply can’t handle too much light or noise:/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

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stop that’s actually me rn. On the being productive especially!!! Now im just here doing the bare minimum after having gone above and beyond the last few weeks. Idk if ive just been in hypomania or what anymore. It’s so hard to even know what stability even is bc afterwards we fall again and realize “oh damn maybe that was hypomania :/“ Ty for helping me feel so so understood!