I would be happy. It would bother me not knowing the cause to something that affects me that way. My mom is bipolar so I know first hand how hard it is for her and for the people around her.
I am sure its not easy!

My therapist tells me I should avoid caffeine. I was like "No way! It's the only vice I have left....." I'm gonna' be difficult. I know she is thinking this....... But, then again.....I am bi-polar. It's what I do......... Ask anybody.

Thanx!

Im bipolor 2 also.

It used to be hell, just to make it through the day. Panic attacks, horrible bouts of depression, in the beginning I wouldnt even get dressed or leave the house.

I take alot of meds, and am trying to now wein myself off of them because I have made alot of progress. I stay busy now, so I dont have a chance to get bored, because thats when the depression sets in hard! I try to laugh in its face, as much as possible, because just like my previous dope habit did, im not letting ANYTHING ever run MY LIFE again.

I still have bad days, and I usually sleep alot on those days.But I finally have more good days, then bad days now. I ride my bike everyday, and that seems to help my mood ALOT, and instead of hating myself for being bipolor, I try to love myself for taking a stand against it, and doing alittle better everyday. Its baby steps. Im not sure ill EVER be totally "normal" whatever that is, but ya just got to do the best, with what ya got babe.

Be really careful about your meds, and how they each individually make you feel. And be in charge of YOUR HEALTH. Dont be afraid to disagree with the doctor, and speak your mind. Its YOUR BODY, and if something aint working, or is working in a negative way, then refuse it and ask for something different. If you dont, they will insist that you take things, that are not necessarily best for YOU. Its all trial and error, and sorry to say, but its gonna take awhile until you are able to find the recipe, thats just right for YOU.

Just dont feel alone. Alot of us suffer from depression, and bi-polorism. You would be shocked to know how many.

If you have any questions or concerns, email me, or ill give you my number and we can talk, whatever is most comfortable for you. My sister is a doctor, and ive been dealing with this crap a few years, so maybe I can be of some help to you. Please dont hesitate! If you need me, im here babe.

I love you!

You rock, Roberta!

And so do you babe.

Just PLEASE promise me, if you need me, or anyone, you will get ahold of me.

I been there and done that, and am still doing it, so I am a good source of info.

Well, let's see. My son and I are gonna go have lunch with the parental units this afternoon. That's as far as I have planned.

I'm glad you are finally getting some good help. Good luck.

Yeah,

Us bi-polorbears arent suppose to drink alcohol, or coffee, with our meds. But I do both.

I drink alcohol VERY RARELY, since I dont go out on dates anymore,

but coffee, well now thats a different story.

I will tell you this though.

With our "condition", if you drink coffee too late in the day, it will fudge up your sleep that night.

At least, it does me.

I'm gonna curse men b/c most of them are jerks!!!!! Then I'm gonna curse Firestone b/c they want $582 to fix things on my truck!!!

Liz, thats what the Biotch Kingdom is for, silly!

I have ALOT of things to do today,

which is why, I will probably,

do nothing.

Rest and recuperate

Thank you. I'm doing it right this time. I can't stand being this walking mood swing anymore........

Roberta, I know you know what it's like. I appreciate yr concern. I know nothing will solve this....but I know it is manageable. Of course.....this requires things I lack, such as self discipline. It was a revelation to hear my Dr. She explained it all.....gave me links to research. I have a hard road ahead of me....but I know if I just do the right things that I will feel much better. I've taken huge steps already. Gave up drugs and alcohol.....walking everyday. I find myself re-defining everything now........

not a ****ing thing

i'm bipolar three.
:D
did you know bipolar disorder leads to hypersexuality?
baha.

What am I gonna do today?

One thing is, think about how lucky I was to finally find the right diagnoses and combo of meds in 2006 after 20 years of treatment.

In 2006, I was diagnosed with:

Bi-polar 2 Disorder
Major Recurrent Depression
Acute Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder


(before that, they only seemed to know about the depression, but I sensed the other stuff was there.....)


It IS manageable. At this point, I refuse to think of myself as "suffering" from these things, because, I do MANAGE them quite well, I think, with regular psychiatrist visits and taking the proper meds faithfully - as well as "doing my homework" - working on myself.

going to the store in little bit and other then that idk

nothing but rest watch tv play games cause heading out again later tonight

Nuttin-Honey