IH every one I’m 25 years old but yet there is still a lot for me to learn in my life
I recently got diagnosed bipolar
With several other things that I have to deal with as well
I feel kinda alone lately because I have no idea what exactly triggers me because I’m still learning about what does or doesn’t it’s hard not only for me but my little family that I have
Become one minute I’m ok but the other it’s like I’m a completely different person
I can not even imagine what that is like for my husband especially because he’s like my person he’s able to calm me down when I’m in one of my moments as I call it because let’s be honest I’m still learning about all of this
I’m kinda reaching out because I want to see if everyone else is feeling alone with this kinda disorder as well as if they have tips and tricks to handle it when there not all there but they need to get through the day
It shere would be helpful thanks for listening hope to hear from everyone’s experience on this topic
I wish I had words of wisdom on this subject, but I do not. What I will say is, congrats on being here. I can be an amazing cheerleader and I KNOW there is plenty of great knowledge to be shared here so please stay and keep checking in. I commend you on making an effort and reaching out. .
I’m bipolar and borderline. I got my diagnoses back in 2015 when I couldn’t handle my moods swinging all over the place, so I seek help. I’ve been on numerous meds, before they found a right combo and I’ve been in psych wards so, so many times. I’ve been trying to self-medicate myself with alcohol and weed which is a really dangerous path. Now that I’ve been sober some time I have finally found some peace. I’m really glad you got a diagnose because now you can start a healing journey. Good news is that you can learn to live with being bipolar. It might take some time but for me it’s been crucial to have a good medical team. I’ve been in therapy and now I have a doctor and a psych nurse helping me. So, don’t worry, with right tools you can live a totally balanced life and you can learn to cope with your symptoms when the craziness starts to arise. My bipolar is more a depressive one although I have had psychotic and manic episodes. I don’t know if any of this helps you, but feel free to ask more or DM me if you want. Just remember that you’re not alone, you can learn to control your emotions. Just stay away from substances, they will just fuck up your brain chemistry making things worse. All the best, my friend!
I don’t know if you are spiritual. But I highly recommend AA. They gave me the tools to live life with medication for my depressive bi polar and rely on a higher power of my understanding. Mine is God. But it doesn’t have to be. Also, remember when you are not in a low, that you do special things for your husband. Never take for granted your person. You are very fortunate. Mine stopped caring somewhere along the way of 20 years and 5 children, and I am faced with some very hard decisions. Just take your sobriety and mental health issues one day at a time. Focusing and being grateful for the present. That’s why we call it a gift.
I wish for you all the success in the world. My prayers are with you. Meghan
Fellow bipolar here. Im type 2 with mainly depression and hypomania. I was diagnosed in 2007. It was uncomfortable finding my balance with meds/therapy/etc. But once you find it its a whole new world. Ive been on the same meds (sometimes adj dosages) for atleast 10 years. Stability is possible. Mental health is important so you dont try to self medicate with addictions
I just wanted to say welcome and good for you for reaching out…its not easy being vulnerable, especially when you feel alone. I dont know what it is like to be in your shoes, but my sister went through a serious diagnosis that is similar and I know how challenging it was for her and also how much I admired her and her strength in learning to manage life with hef diagnosis. And no, it was not always perfect and she did not sail through, but she fought tooth and nail and she became herself through it all.
One thing I know that sticks in my mind that she did learn over time which you can take or leave was to take hef medication, and to advocate for herself if her medication was giving her a serious side-effect thst was not manageable. I know at first she questioned whether she needed any and over time, she learned through her experience that she did. However, she also learned what she could tolerate as a side-effect and what she couldnt. She found a doctor she could trust, and I hope you are able to have thst relationship with your healthcare provider. Again, if thisbis not relevant to you, then throw it away but Id say take the help and advocate for yourself were the greatest legacy my sister left with me. My heart isbwith you xo.
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