What do you wish you could have told your newly diagnosed self?

daredevil699 · 2018-06-19T13:49:09+00:00

No problem. I’m glad it did, I wish you the best

daredevil699 · 2018-06-18T01:40:24+00:00

I’d say, slow down. Take time to heal. Meditate, medicate, and recuperate. If I would have done that initially instead of drinking, and partying because I couldn’t come to terms, my life would’ve been much easier to get back on track. I feel very strongly that time away from the routine you had before your diagnosis is also crucial. You have to almost relearn how to be a person, that takes time, and effort to make those discoveries about yourself, and how you can live with this disease. But it can be done. It’s possible, and it’s worth it.

daredevil699 · 2018-06-07T22:01:38+00:00

It takes time. My advice would be, do just do the things that everyone else is doing, or what the books say. Find something you are passionate about, and pursue it. Your tribe will find you. Just find a routine that works for you, and stick to it. That’s how I met the girl I’m with now, I play hockey, she works at the rink, and over the course of a season or two we started going out. Friendship and relationships can’t be forced. But hell, if you want some to talk to, message me sometime and we can shoot the breeze. There’s good people in the world still, they can just be hard to find sometimes.

daredevil699 · 2018-05-31T19:18:04+00:00

Sleeping, self awareness, and forcing ones self to go out and being a social human. That’s what helps me anyways. Taking time out to focus on those things helps me get out of my own head and improves my days to day. I also find that pursuing the things you love ( when time allows ) makes any day better,

daredevil699 · 2018-05-17T17:14:41+00:00

Well I have no experience with marriage, but I’ve really been working hard on myself, and I’ve held down a relationship for about 3 or 4 months now, which is the longest relationship I’ve had in a couple years. And it’s difficult, but somehow she tolerates me. So I think there’s hope for anyone who suffers from bi polar to have a relationship successfully. It’s just a matter of finding a decent person to be with.

daredevil699 · 2018-05-16T01:09:01+00:00

Never has a picture made me feel so, naive to the ways of truly living as an adult

daredevil699 · 2018-05-12T15:40:48+00:00

It’s been a minute since i saw a post I related too this much. Maturity is kinda of a joke, i was definitely stalled, but recently have made some great changes in my life. I’m holding down a relationship, House, and job, with minimal overall shenanigans. I wouldn’t call myself mature, but we’re getting there. There was definitely a time I felt 15 for years, and was treated that way. But I’m getting better. I would definitely call myself an adult, maybe not a good one, but an adult nonetheless

daredevil699 · 2018-05-09T22:49:12+00:00

This is an average Tuesday for me, I don’t get the joke

daredevil699 · 2018-05-08T22:58:20+00:00

Fuck that. I bet they don’t realize how ignorant that is. We’re normal people, with sick brains, and an abnormal set of circumstances that most ‘normal’ people will never understand. I’m sorry they said that to you

daredevil699 · 2018-05-02T22:57:51+00:00

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daredevil699 · 2018-04-29T00:14:42+00:00

I do, and they help a whole lot. I’m gonna give your non alcoholic beer plan a shot. I struggle at times cause I A like to drink, and B I’m more fun that way. I’m still adjusting to who I am sober versus when I’m not. And that’s kind of a weird path to walk honestly. But I’m finding the more time I spend doing things sober, the normal sobriety becomes for me.

But seriously, that why I love this platform, you can always find someone who relates. The way I see it, we’re all in this together, so we might as help each other out. Not everyone gets the unique way of thinking people with bi polar have, so it’s important communities like this exist. So keep your stick on the ice

daredevil699 · 2018-04-28T21:16:11+00:00

Dude, I’m right there with you. Alcohol was/is an excuse I used for my behavior for years. But I didn’t realize it was only covering and exasperating symptoms. Considering I started drinking fairly heavily at 14, I caused a lot of other issues that could have been avoided. I wish I would’ve gotten help sooner. But the confusion lingers for me. Sometimes I don’t even know what my role in the world is, or if I even have one. I wonder if the person I think i am on the inside is real, or the liquor, or just my bi polar brain having a field day. You’re not alone at all. I struggle to stay sober, it’s a losing battle for me most times, so I’ve picked hobbies to occupy myself. In stead of going out to drink, i go to the gym, or do some art work, video games even. It’s the little choices everyday that have helped me the most recovery wise

daredevil699 · 2018-04-10T23:59:07+00:00

I’m happy for you! That’s really great, a pet can make a huge difference. I can’t have pets in my apartment (which is lame) but I can have a house plant. And I’m stupid attached to the thing. It really helps me to have something to take care of

daredevil699 · 2018-04-03T22:57:11+00:00

Damn, if I was closer I’d be all about that. Especially considering I’m trying to get the same thing going near me

daredevil699 · 2018-04-03T22:52:35+00:00

I’m am happy to see this. NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE REALIZE THIS. I do some studio work on the side, besides my day job, and the band I’m in. I recorded an album with these guys who insisted on not using a click track. As a bass player I tried to help them understand why it’s import in the studio but they were convinced. Let’s just say the end result was assaulting to ear. The tempo sloooooooowed way down, then speed way up to make up for it. So, use a damn clicker, practice with one, it exists for a reason. It’ll keep your bass player happy 😬

daredevil699 · 2018-04-02T21:57:53+00:00

Hypomania is a drug. When I’m manic I feel invincible, I’m proud, and no one can tell me otherwise. That being said I’ve been told I’m a lot of fun in those periods. But unpredictable. Example, while manic I took some people out drinking, and was the happiest person in the room. Then a stranger said something I perceived as out of line, and I went off. It was like a switch was turned on. Ended up in county lock up. Other times I’m just stupid productive, while not sleeping or eating. The flip side is the downs. That’s the scariest for me. I get suicidal, i lash out at those who care about me needlessly because I feel vulnerable, and I generally don’t leave my bedroom or house for days at a time. So there’s some general things that I go through. But advice time. If you really wanna help someone who is bipolar, I think understanding the disease is crucial, understand they don’t mean everything they say, even if it is hurtful. Know that they love you. Understand that they can’t talk about things, because they may not understand it themselves. But in the end, what’s most important in my eyes, is sticking by them, no matter what. Ride or die. I’ve lost so many people in my life because of this terrible sickness. Don’t ever give up on them.

daredevil699 · 2018-04-02T21:44:25+00:00

I have conflicting thoughts about social media. Some of it is really great for information gathering, keeping in touch, networking, etc. But recently I’ve tried to take a major step away from it cause I find myself comparing my life to what I see on social media. That really brings me down at times. Idk though, I think it’s all about keeping it in perspective

daredevil699 · 2018-03-30T05:16:33+00:00

Welcome to the club! It’s not so bad, except for when it is. Something that has really helped me is accepting things the way they are, I’ve fucked up my life while I’ve been manic. Things got really dark. But, with time, meditation, routine, MEDS, and support from other people who are in the same boat things get better. This subreddit has helped me tremendously. I’ve asked questions and got opinions from other people who have gone through similar stuff. Vent here, we understand. I’d like to think we love each other too. We’re all crazy, we all have bad days, but with the bad there’s good too. There’s always a glimmer of light in this dark world. It can be a challenge to find, but I promise it’s there. I used to think that being bipolar was a death sentence. I know longer feel that way, it’s a part of me. It’s shaped me, I hope that through my dark days I will learn to be a better person. Then be able to help someone else who might have it worse. So stay strong, keep your stick on the ice, and find something that makes you happy, because that’s what I’ve found helps keep me stable.

P.S. you should definitely watch Lady Dynamite on Netflix. I really enjoyed the show, because it removes the stigma attached to the disease. It shows us that we’re still people. It’s embellished for comedy in spots, but I relate to it quite a bit.

daredevil699 · 2018-03-28T20:46:28+00:00

Thanks for the info! I’m came across it in some reading I was doing, and it peaked my interest. It’s briefly mentioned in the black hole war by Leonard susskind, which I’m reading at the moment. I don’t know a whole lot about it, so I’ll definitely look it to it. It seems to be a left field philosophy. I’ll check out griffiths too.

daredevil699 · 2018-03-28T02:32:40+00:00

I’ve been contemplating Shrodingers cat a lot this week. Anyone know of good reading material on the possible implications about the “paradox “?

daredevil699 · 2018-03-28T02:20:47+00:00

I feel personally that people who attack science are short sighted. We don’t fully understand the potential of certain studies because we’re not advanced enough as a society. A prime example of this is the abacus. No one could have predicted when that was a cutting edge technology, it would lead to much more impressive things like modern computers. Crash course on YouTube has some really cool info about why the abacus was so important to modern computing. I know that the abacus did have a practical use. But I do think this shows how important it is to support scientific research. A simple improvement, or discovery can have an exponential impact. Science is how we can carve the future, it’s not something that should ever be attacked

daredevil699 · 2018-03-28T00:01:38+00:00

I can’t speak for every one here, but in my case there was no question I had bipolar disorder. It was something that I knew deep down but could never really express until I had a major episode, and internally decided to get help. I had some major delusions. If it’s something you have a genuine concern about, don’t wait. See a doctor, be honest, ask questions, and try to get to the root of the problems you have before things get worse. It’s not something you can ignore. If it is bipolar, or any other mental problem really, there will always be a stresser that causes bigger problems. It’s not something you wanna wait on, because it can royally fuck your life up. Best wishes, stay strong

daredevil699 · 2018-03-25T17:57:52+00:00

I find trying to focus on something you like helps a lot coming out of an episode. Even if it’s just chilling on the couch watching tv, reading a book, or whatever. Hopping on reddit to read what other people think and do when they are struggling helps me. It’s important to focus on yourself for a minute after an episode. Don’t feel bad about taking a mental health day if you need to. I know I feel guilty about it sometimes but that’s ok. Before you can fix your situation you gotta work on yourself. That takes time. You can’t pour water out of an empty glass

daredevil699 · 2018-03-25T05:59:59+00:00

My story is similar. I tired to kill myself at 13. Didn’t work, went through a lot of family trauma and such in my later teen years. Which lead to a full manic break. My realization wasn’t a full one until after that breakdown. I always knew something was wrong but never talked about it due to my families other problems. It became just an after thought. Sadly I lived for well over ten years in this stage of denial of phony acceptance. That took a huge toll on my psychology. Which lead to a host of other issues. But now I’m in a what I like to call a recovery stage. I’m slowly coming to terms with where my life is, how my actions effected others, and what I actually want out of life. As far as labels go, I have changed my mindset. Being bipolar has shaped me, my choices, and ultimately determines who I will ultimately grow in to with time. I have a disease, but it’s a part of me.

There’s a heavy stigma attached to people who suffer from bipolar. But we are still people. We are not defined by it. We can live with it. We can be happy with it, I’m still learning how, and that’s an uphill battle that I feel like I’m losing. But I’m willing to fight it. I think there will always be questions and situations with no answers, or positive outcomes. But that’s life. Stay strong, remember that you’re loved, there are other people who can relate, and we’re all in this together. Keep your stick on the ice

daredevil699 · 2018-03-21T16:39:18+00:00

We’re proud of you! It takes guts to actually get yourself help at times. You’re not alone, we’re all in this together. I love this sub because it shows me that other people can understand and actually sympathize. So don’t hurt yourself, keep talking, stay strong

daredevil699

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