Bipolar

Ha. See...there I go. I type something that makes me sound crazy and paranoid and so totally manic then I go back and re-read it and I'm like wow...that sounded nuts. Something I would expect a paranoid everyones out to get me person to say.

But it doesn't seem like me when I read it. That's psychotic.

Last Edited by Triskele on 07/20/2009 01:45 AM

Oh, and for God's sake, read Patricia Evans, "The Verbally Abusive Relationship." It does wonders.

I have bipolar and vitamins and natural remedies really do help but they are not a cure by any means.

Crunch fresh raw veggies...like a rabbit...crunch hydrating things like a cucumber, feel the crunch, taste the liquid, refreshing...very good for you. Raw veggies.

Get Vitamin d checked asap, take supplement, and when you feel sad turn the corners of your mouth up, it will trick the brain, it,s true

I heard that, long ago, it's true, it works. Force a smile, and it tricks your brain chemicals into thinking you are happy - hence the happy chemicals get distributed through your being.

No. Not at all. I have a very tight, awesome family who is always there for me, spoils me rotten, and supports me no matter what. However, I do believe you are right that many, many people now a days are really throwing around the bipolar diagnose even before they've seen a doctor. It's about as popular as ADHD. I, on the other and am a certified case.

Who has been telling you that you are crazy since you were little? Answer that one, sweetie. You only have to be told something 13 times before you will believe it, whether it's true or not. Some of us are made scapegoats for other weak people who can't deal with their own shit. Does that really mean you are nutz? Does getting out of control mean that you are crazy, when there really is a reason?

My husband gets onto me about being "down" on myself. Then he turns around and slams me as crazy and worthless, but only if I start forcing him to deal with his discomfort issue-his parents. It took me a long time to figure it out, but I have it now. Yesterday, I had the mother of all rage fits and I went right to His Dad to do it. The SOB thought that I wouldn't call him on his oppressive BS. Scared the compound shit out of him. I'm not proud of it and it took everything I had just to lob enough verbal bullets and granades at those two hard-headed assholes so that they could feel the stinging that they have been putting on me. It's not an ideal solution, but I can't sleep all the time and I can't live taking the blame for two childish asswipes who can't leave the fuckin 60's 40 years in the past! Screw it!

Wait. I totally read your post wrong. Sorry. I am finally starting to get tired and am not understanding things apparently. LOL My wiring is off.

I am certified too. Not bipolar, but I feel for you people who live that...

I wake up in the mornings in shear fucking panic, no reason why. Just happens. They say it's panic disorder, and ptsd. I have been hospitalized twice for it. Was forced to stay in there for 5 weeks once. Now I take 10 mgms of Olanzapine every night. It's been a godsend, really, I am able to cope with the episodes when they occur, much better now because I understand my illness, and take my meds religiously. Could be for the rest of my life. My doctor told me I would have to take it indefinitely...which means possibly forever. I had to accept it. I am doing well.

Wow. You posters described me! I havent been diagnosed with bipolar but I have moderate to extreme anxiety from ptsd.

Ive not been feeling too hot lately myself but this 'low' I was expecting. I do completely understand the highs. Its like youre on top of the world kicking ass, an unstoppable titan. Then all my nerves start firing and the pain sets in and the titan crumbles. Here she sits on glp ticking off another sleepless night.




I can relate to your blackout state and it is scary. I do agree with Triskele about the meditation - if not, then what I call sanctuary or a place that brings peace and calm.

Am now 66YO, had bipo since 28YO, medication, shock, talk, been there done that (all of it) If you can, long hard walks has worked best for me while "up" (good isn't it?) lots of sleep when down (escape)
Don't know about loosing it (brain) maybe I am a halfwit now but I seem to function OK I think.
Just accept it and live with it best you can, easy way out is medication, your choice.

I have felt strange and very exhausted the last few weeks. I am not the only either. Many people I know have felt as if a heavy weight has come over them. Many of us are feeling like something is off, making us feel very bad lately.

I think 'some one' is doing something to make us all feel very bad.

I agree that something is off. That's the only way to explain it. Like some worldwide doom sensation. Hmm.

Sorry to hear that so many people are "diagnosed" as being bipolar.

How were you diagnosed? Was there a scientific test done that proved you were bipolar? Or did you just talk to a psych person and they made the judgement?

What's that? Oh, yeah right, THERE IS NO SCIENTIFIC TEST TO PROVE SOMEONE IS BIPOLAR, OR THAT THE CONDITION OF "BIPOLAR" EVEN EXISTS.

It's a made up disorder, like so many, many others. All designed to get you hooked on big pharma's crazy drugs. Don't be fooled folks. They have not one single shred of SCIENTIFIC proof that the chemical cocktails they feed people in pill form are necessary in any way.

Try marrying one.

Obviously you have never lived or had a friend with Bipolar, quit being so ignorant.

Made up my ass

Try to buy some Lithium Minerals,and if u used calcium,stop using it.I'm trying for 3 months to buy some Lithium minerals but i got no luck...why?because it's natural and healthy,i'm sure that if i want to buy Tramal or other BS they don't even ask for the prescription.

I've suffered mood swings since I was 13. They were more than just teenage angst. 53 now, diag. as BP since age 34. On SSDI since then. Everyone is different. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. So you have to research your options and use your best judgment. If first idea doesn't work, try another. Give them a good shot. You may find success with merging 2 failed ideas, as opposed to trying one exclusively. When I get down I limit my activities and decision making. Best of luck!

It is frustrating to deal with someone whom is bipolar. Can you really ever trust them? I worry about a friend that loses control and even once ended up in jail. I am angry at having to worry about him. Several times, I convinced him to go home before he got into serious trouble. I have little experience with this disorder. I have read that friendships and relationships usually implode after even one really bad episode. Any advice from you that declare suffering from this?