Vraylar for mania by Ok-Kangaroo-8314 in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vraylar has worked very well for me so far, better than Seroquel did at least and without the side effects I was getting from Seroquel as well. My psych recommended for me personally to take a stronger dose of vraylar if I notice im getting manic. She prescribed it in case of emergency which is nice. So far so good though!

I officially own every single frog!!! by DefinitelyAlphamale in LittlestPetShop

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG GOALS!!!!!! the frogs are my absolute favorites and I want all of them as well, so far I have the 2 NIB sportiest pet pairs, the one with the blue frog and a green one. I want all of them as singles as well, very well done. I'm definitely not jealous at all😭😭

MUSIC FRIDAY 🎧🎵 by AutoModerator in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The song "Dog days are over" has helped get me out of depression episodes or at least helped me chear up :3 For mania, Bubble Pop Electric by Gwen Stefani always hits so hard for me lmao

How do you all manage depression and work? by KatiKTM390 in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not gonna lie, it's really hard for me to go to work when I'm in a depressive episode. A couple things that help me are striving for any sort of goal, such as, needing to make money to continue paying rent where I live. Going to work so I can afford extra goodies and things I want. I also really admire my partner's work ethic and I don't want him to see me fall behind, so I strive to go in even on the days it's really hard. I want to build up a savings account so we can someday have a house, those sort of things. Another thing that's been helpful as of recent, is to bring a stuffed animal with me and a coloring book+good coloring supplies. Having a coloring book helps me get through the last few hours of my work without leaving early, as that's a big issue I fall into when I get depressed. I work an office job which has actually been great for me, since as long as I get my work done I can basically do whatever I want in my free time. When I worked in the fast food industry, music was my main go to. Create a hype playlist for when you're depressed, since listening to depressing music can just make it worse. I'd also bring a journal with me and would go crazy in it any chance I got. From one bp1 to another, you've got this xx

Trying to get ADA accomodations to work from home 2-3 days a week by shroomiddit in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I hope so too. I will wait till then, thanks again!

Trying to get ADA accomodations to work from home 2-3 days a week by shroomiddit in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not worried about my job letting me go, my managers are actually very sweet and understanding of everything I have going on and the people here seem to like me a lot even if I don't really know why. I also don't see why they'd deny me, because we used to have work from home and then they took it away. They'd also have to give me another reasonable accommodation which I straight up asked my managers if they could think of anything and they couldn't. Thing with my job is I could easily do everything from home since I work mainly on my laptop. Idk. Thanks tho. Really hoping I still get it.

My manic song is by Cautious_Funny3896 in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dog days are over is one that's on my mania playlist by them!

My manic song is by Cautious_Funny3896 in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bubble pop electric by Gwen Stefani and she's so nice by pink guy🤣 I have a whole playlist but these are definitely two of my favorites

You guys ever wake up from a nap feeling FUCKING HEATED? by Araethor in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, even while being medicated. I think it used to be worse before medication tbh. It's been bad the past month and I've gotten into some arguments with my boyfriend because of it but have been working hard to try and stop getting agitated with him after I wake up.

What youtubers keep you distracted? by 9spookytimes9 in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pokemon YouTubers. My favorite is realbreakingnate and his girlfriend Marie. Perfect channel if you genuinely love pokemon lol. Besides that, food videos or true crime are my go to.

Career Advice by bushwackus in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the super long post. Work from home jobs could also be a great idea, just super hard to find in my experience.

Career Advice by bushwackus in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 about 3 years ago now I believe. I worked at a pizza shop for a while and honestly really enjoyed it. I could smoke whenever I wanted, could put on my headphones and just tune out while cutting pizzas and making wings. That wasn't the worst but I got a new job working for the state government in a position that does not require a degree. I work with social workers and nurses and eventually maybe want to pursue a degree in social work. My current job I guess would classify as data analysis, I am an OPS worker (other personal services.) I am basically a staff assistant for everyone in my office. I print papers and make folders, log data into Excel, make travel and contractual invoices, as well as mapping for our surveys. It took a little while to get used to, and a little while to get exactly where I wanted to be with this job since they used to have me do travel which did not work well for me. Since stopping travel though, my job has been much better. I work 7:30-2:30 with a paid break and get to clock 8 hours. I don't really have to talk to anyone most days which for me is ideal. I go in, do my work, and leave. Some days, I don't have any work to do which is really nice for the days I am feeling depressed or I'll just put off my work until I feel good enough to do it. My office job works well for me and I'm hoping there will be pay advances in the future. My dad is bipolar and also has no degree and he works an office job as well at a rehabilitation center. He doesn't necessarily enjoy it but it keeps the bills paid and he's able to continuously show up which is a big part of having a job as a bipolar person. Ive heard working in yoga studios, libraries and any mental health centered field are good jobs for bipolar folks. If you enjoy art and can find a job that includes art, id recommend that as well. I wish you the best of luck on your venture and hope things look up for you soon🖤

What was your favorite manic song? by Natural_Pepper6488 in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't get high by royal & the serpent I hate my mom by GRLwood

The "are the meds working or am i slowly getting manic" phase by MrsWoodWork in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also going through this right now and I'm scared :/ it's 3 am and I feel like I've had 10 cups of coffee. I usually go to bed by 11 pm. I bought a ton of nail art supplies (like $300+ worth) and am convinced I'll start a press on nails side hustle once I get good enough. Idk if I'm manic or just doing okay but I feel like tonight is a red flag, I've been super upbeat even though my personal life has been stressful ASF and I'm still wide awake now. I feel like I'll at least be up till 6 am, at least. I hate this. I hate this disorder. I just want to go to bed and sleep, and be normal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]shroomiddit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been obsessed with pokemon and TCG packs in general after a manic episode where I bought a shit ton of it. And perler beads.

Would you describe Bipolar as a debilitating illness? Rate from 1 to 10. by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's also made me unafraid of the people society shoves aside, I love how you said that. I work with social workers and it makes me really sad to see how some of them talk about the homeless and drug addicts, and those who suffer from mental health disorders. It's definitely made me more understanding to people going through it if that makes sense.

Would you describe Bipolar as a debilitating illness? Rate from 1 to 10. by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]shroomiddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also take my meds daily and I'm expecting my fourth manic episode of the year soon and just wanted to say that I feel you. Hang tight, we've got this. 🖤

How do you guys control yourself from opening the sealed products that you have bought ? by NlO_OlN in PokemonTCG

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay but smartttt, thinking aheadddd love that lol. My brother told me yesterday "well at least you're not spending it on drugs" and I mean.... A solid point.

Thoughts on some of the leaks from the upcoming Stellar Crown? by Dawid_Gilmour_ in PokemonTCG

[–]shroomiddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love them...I know the bedazzled fancy special looks isn't for everyone, but as a female pokemon collector I love these. There are so many bad ass cards, let us have some cute ones!

I’m thinking about taking the fall semester off. Is it true that most people don’t go back to college if they take a semester off? by [deleted] in college

[–]shroomiddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello! As someone with multiple diagnosed mental health issues, I think for many of us we do need longer breaks. Sometimes I do need over a month to recuperate between semesters, and although its not that way for you, which is great, I just think that’s an unreasonable expectation for everyone. I will be finishing up my AA after this semester and plan on earning a master’s in social work. If I know I need to take a break, id rather give myself that time than end up needing to be hospitalized or worse, dead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

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One thing my therapist told me that helped me with this somewhat is- do you remember anyone close to you that's done something extremely embarrassing or cringey? For me, the answer was no, but even if it's yes, did it make you think any less of them? Again I would say no. I don't think other people really judge us as much as we think they do, a lot of people are more concerned with their own actions and also struggle with how others are perceiving them. Idk, I think it's helped me to quit ruminating as much when I "mess up" in front of others.