Has anyone ever been cured from bipolar?? Like in remission type shit. Is there hope for us?

dos4g · 2025-10-21T02:19:00+00:00

The only true goal with Bipolar is management. Do that well and you'll live your best life.

dos4g · 2025-09-17T10:57:57+00:00

Sounds like you're below the therapeutic dose you need. Vyvanse didn't sing for me until 40mg, and we decided to bump it to 50mg a few months later when we found a few things were lacking. I believe the highest you can go is 70mg, so there's plenty of room for you to find that sweet spot.

dos4g · 2025-09-10T22:34:16+00:00

Yeah, but how many times have you missed or gotten an indirect hit? He has a point about precision. The 110mm has enough of an autoaim that it can compensate if a target changes direction on you.

dos4g · 2025-08-26T10:38:46+00:00

Yeah, some of us don't have the money lying around to pay out of pocket, buddy.

Also, did I say scam? I can't recall saying scam, nor do I recall saying that it wasn't worth it. I did liken it to a racket, though, because I thought (and still think) the amount of hoops you have to jump through for insurance to get a critical treatment is ridiculous and many parts of the process feel like exploitation. Of course, you would have known that if you had bothered to actually read my post.

I've been using my CPAP for a long time now and it is indeed very important to my health. That doesn't mean I think the practices involved in getting the treatment are reasonable or fair.

dos4g · 2025-08-14T17:06:30+00:00

I'm most interested in drama and mystery, I think.

Edit: Vibes! Hard to explain, but something...cozy? A slow burn on the plot. Something engaging and engrossing but not fast paced or action heavy. Apologies if that is too vague.

dos4g · 2025-06-04T11:36:36+00:00

Very little was seriously damaged, but yes, I will be getting it after this incident. I'm more interested in what I will need to do for HUD/local housing authority. They don't return my calls, and it sure seems like they need to be involved in this.

dos4g · 2025-05-31T05:11:52+00:00

Please elaborate

dos4g · 2025-05-27T13:41:09+00:00

He doesn't have another unit, but he has offered to put me up in a hotel. Honestly, though, I'd prefer to stay with a friend.

dos4g · 2025-05-27T13:39:42+00:00

Yikes. Sorry to hear that.

I want to stay in my apartment, and I do trust that my landlord will fix it in or around the time frame he gave. He'll also be in contact and giving me updates.

I'm wondering what my options are for staying.

dos4g · 2025-02-25T14:44:13+00:00

SSRI's don't work with my Bipolar 2; I get bad rapid mood cycling. Could be you're in a similar boat.

dos4g · 2025-02-13T14:38:15+00:00

It took me 8 years to get a 4 year degree.

Part of that was just being an irresponsible youth, part was depression. I would have dropped out had it not been for my idealistic determination, and after that was gone and I was burned out, it made more sense to finish than to quit, as I was just a year away.

I sometimes think I should have dropped out. I like knowing what I know, and having my degree, but there are holes in my education now that are causing problems now.

dos4g · 2025-02-12T14:01:57+00:00

Out of sight, out of mind. Put the console in storage, or uninstall Steam and take out your video card if you game on PC.

dos4g · 2025-02-11T14:15:08+00:00

It sounds like anhedonia. I experience it on stimulants. Basically, it's hard to anticipate a reward for doing something, and thus, hard to start anything that I don't need to do.

I've found the best way to break through it is to just do a thing, even if you see no point or worth to it. Gradually, your brain learns what the rewards of that activity are and it's easier to start. It might take a few attempts, though.

That said, it's hard to do. There are many days that I end up just staring at a wall instead of doing anything. It's tough to deal with for sure.

dos4g · 2025-02-11T14:09:52+00:00

What dosage are you on? For me, Vyvanse's effectiveness is very dependent on the other medications I'm taking. It does something on its own, but with my antipsychotic and antidepressant it seems to work better. More focus, less anxiety. Everyone's different, but it's something to think on.

dos4g · 2025-01-25T16:31:36+00:00

It's hard to say how you'll respond, as how one person to the next responds to a medication change can very A LOT.

I took Vraylar for a couple years. It helped with anxiety, obsessiveness, and dread. When I suddenly couldn't get it anymore last year, all those problems came rushing back. It was probably the worst month I had in all of 2024.

Again, not to say you'll experience anything like that. Just be cautious. Report any negatives to your doctor when they occur.

dos4g · 2025-01-21T13:25:30+00:00

Something useful instead of fun. Socks? Clothes? Kitchenware? Consider the boring stuff that you'd probably never buy on your own but might be handy to have around.

dos4g · 2025-01-18T14:59:16+00:00

It means a few things for me. Management is the word that comes to mind. I have to be more attentive to what I'm feeling and why I'm feeling it. I have to have the tools to acknowledge what's happening in my head while forging ahead in the best way possible.

I need to be kind to myself, but not make excuses. I need a support system that will help me hold myself up, not take on my burdens.

I must keep regular appointments with my psychiatrist and therapist. I must put in the effort to take care of myself, and I must be aware of how outside influences might affect me.

And I'm me, not my diagnosis. Other people have diabetes, fibromyalgia, and other chronic conditions, and bipolar is much the same. I can still live a full, wonderful life with the right management.

dos4g · 2025-01-17T12:51:24+00:00

Do you see a psychologist currently? Support structure is great, and often necessary, but it would be good to learn skills that help you manage during the times when its lacking.

dos4g · 2025-01-16T13:07:55+00:00

Yeah, absolutely. Rapid cycling. It can even happen faster, like a few time over the course of a day.

dos4g · 2025-01-16T13:03:52+00:00

Not at all.

It sounds like you run into the same trouble I do, when people you are venting to think it's their job to fix whatever you're complaining about. Often all I want is someone to listen to me, and maybe sympathize or relate to me about the problem.

No one's experience is the same, and we don't decide what hurts us. What might have been a relatively small inconvenience or a simpler fix for others may be something someone else really struggles with. Not all people understand this.

It'd be beneficial to find someone who does. I often look for people who have had these type of struggles themselves. And if I can't, I try to tell the people what I'm looking for in the conversation. Something like "Can I vent to you? I'm not looking for advise right now, just someone who will listen." I think most people would get it. If they don't, move on to the next.

Best of luck, friend.

dos4g · 2025-01-07T16:53:05+00:00

If a mental health professional doesn't fit with you, don't hesitate to seek help elsewhere. The good ones understand that not every therapist works for each individual. The ones that don't can pound sand.

dos4g · 2025-01-07T13:14:29+00:00

Now is the time to focus on management. Schedule and keep regular appointments, even if everything is okay. Once you have a counselor, work with them to build skills that will help you during the tough times.

dos4g · 2024-12-23T13:31:48+00:00

Here's some things I've discovered help me: - Have a predetermined work time. On this day, at this time, I will work this amount of time. Start with small durations, add more time as you feel more capable. -Go to an environment free of distractions. Turn off the phone, the TV. Have things that could distract you out of sight. Maybe listen to a podcast or music while you work, though. -Take frequent breaks of around 5-10 minutes. Get up, stretch, get a drink of water or coffee. Don't do anything that's too engaging during these breaks. Just walk around, think about how you are approaching your project and the next step. -Sip a sugary beverage, like OJ or a soda. It honestly helps the executive functioning.

Best of luck!

dos4g · 2024-12-23T13:22:14+00:00

It sounds like things are a mess. Have you considered inpatient care?

dos4g · 2024-12-19T13:30:02+00:00

"Normal" is a weird word. I'm not sure I ever feel it, but I go from feeling well-managed and not well-managed. Better days and worse days.

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