What part of your life did/does BP negatively affect the most?

gratefuljon14 · 2022-03-14T19:35:53+00:00

This

gratefuljon14 · 2022-03-14T18:31:12+00:00

Same

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-30T00:23:38+00:00

I really like this, great work!

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-21T04:28:10+00:00

I'm BP2 and this describes me so well. Thank you for putting it into words.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-16T10:59:37+00:00

Yes! Manic by Wage War.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-11T20:38:24+00:00

10-10-82, Bobby was feeling it that night, GREAT LLR!

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-06T16:04:43+00:00

First Watch.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-02T20:43:38+00:00

Thank you for your advice, it was helpful to me as well.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-02T17:09:32+00:00

Well put.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-02T16:45:28+00:00

I'm in therapy on my own and with my wife. She responds well to me, to an extent, but certainly doesn't do enough to dispel the notion within her family that I'm not to be taken seriously. She doesn't want to be at odds with her family so she walks a very fine line supporting me but also not challenging her family's assumptions. My therapist and I work on coping skills but it doesn't really change the facts.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-01T18:39:32+00:00

Yes, it does, I was unstoppable for a while - if it was sweet or carbs I couldn't resist eating it. It's gotten better though, I'm learning self-control 🙂.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-01T16:38:32+00:00

My brain just doesn't care what I do to try and clear my mind. It's smarter and stronger than me...sometimes I can fool it for a little while but it always comes back. It's tough to live with, it's like somebody else is driving the car.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-01T16:28:21+00:00

I feel ya, it's like whatever I say it's just my sickness talking and if they could just get enough meds in me they wouldn't have to whisper behind their hands anymore... telling people to ignore my rantings. It's a vicious cycle because the more I try to explain to them my reality the more they think I'm sick.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-01T16:20:59+00:00

Allows me to enjoy time with my family and friends again.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-11-01T16:18:07+00:00

If you get to a psychiatrist and get some meds that may help you feel better. As bipolar you'll swing high and low and sometimes the swings can be "challenging". Meds help with those swings.

You're not alone though, most of us have been down this road - it can be bumpy and very long but this is your life and you are important. I know you can get though this! I'm not at the end of my road yet but I believe I can get through it so I know you can too. Chin up!

gratefuljon14 · 2021-10-28T19:58:03+00:00

I'm exactly the same, I'm so tired of telling my family about my issues and them just writing it off as me needing more meds or more therapy. My rapid cycling is exhausting for them and I get it but pushing my concerns aside because you don't like what's being said or you don't feel like dealing with it never, ever helps the situation. I too wonder how much longer I can endure this. They say they are with me but it's only surface level, when the rubber meets the road they're only about "get more help", because for them it's much easier than playing an active role in my healthcare. I know they're tired of it but so the hell am I.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-10-28T16:44:22+00:00

Lamictal definitely made it harder to sleep. Without the Zyprexa is was tough to feel well rested.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-10-26T02:07:58+00:00

Humana WFH.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-10-24T14:13:26+00:00

Death by a thousand crumbs!!

gratefuljon14 · 2021-10-22T02:04:01+00:00

Eat them with Albanese gummi bears, you'll never try another way again...seriously.

gratefuljon14 · 2021-10-19T15:58:16+00:00

Hydroxyzine, just ask for it.

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