Acceptance of the Bipolar Condition

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Markey

2006-08-18 23:58:07 UTC

I am basically a good guy. I see my doctor, take my medicine, go to
therapy and attend a support group.

Even though I do "everything" I am supposed to do, I have ended up with
an episode.

This is the hardest thing for me to accept about the illness.

Does anyone share these thoughts or have any ideas?

Mark

HeatherOK

2006-08-19 20:21:38 UTC

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Post by Markey
Even though I do "everything" I am supposed to do, I have ended up with
an episode.

I also feel this way about life, not just in dealing with the bipolar
itself. My husband says that when I start to express that, he knows
I'm about to crash and burn and tries to make the impact as soft as he
can.

Post by Markey
Does anyone share these thoughts or have any ideas?

I just remind myself that life isn't fair and that I tell myself that
I have a more colorful outlook on things. I've also learned that no
matter how hard I try, and no matter how much I have accomplished,
this disorder and (and does) remind me that I am human.

I'm sorry, I'm just so weary right now, mentally and emotionally. My
rock is not here for me anymore, and there is a wedge being driven
between he and I. This will pass. Always does.

acoftil

2006-08-22 15:25:47 UTC

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Post by HeatherOK
I'm sorry, I'm just so weary right now, mentally and emotionally. My
rock is not here for me anymore, and there is a wedge being driven
between he and I. This will pass. Always does.

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TuneLoop

2006-08-20 13:00:53 UTC

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Markey,

My sister (also depressed although not bipolar) always reminds me to go
easy on myself, do something that I like, try to distract myself, and
the episode WILL end eventually. It really will. And it seems like
every time she reminds me I need reminding. You ARE a good guy. This
illness has nothing to do with your character. And the episodes will
happen, no matter what we do, how good our meds cocktails are, or how
good our doctors are.

So be good to yourself, OK?

How long have you known you were bipolar?

Kate

Post by Markey
I am basically a good guy. I see my doctor, take my medicine, go to
therapy and attend a support group.
Even though I do "everything" I am supposed to do, I have ended up with
an episode.
This is the hardest thing for me to accept about the illness.
Does anyone share these thoughts or have any ideas?
Mark

Markey

2006-08-21 19:29:06 UTC

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Hi Kate,

Thanks for the great post!

I have been diagnosed with Bipolar since 2003.

In 1999, I was diagnosed wrong with Major Depression.

Markey

Post by TuneLoop
Markey,
My sister (also depressed although not bipolar) always reminds me to go
easy on myself, do something that I like, try to distract myself, and
the episode WILL end eventually. It really will. And it seems like
every time she reminds me I need reminding. You ARE a good guy. This
illness has nothing to do with your character. And the episodes will
happen, no matter what we do, how good our meds cocktails are, or how
good our doctors are.
So be good to yourself, OK?
How long have you known you were bipolar?
Kate

HappyPolarBear

2006-08-20 16:49:31 UTC

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I agree the hardest thing is to accept. I have been diagnosed two years
ago and still don't accept it.

Hardest part for me is being on meds and my mood is still acting up so
it just makes me want to get of the meds feeling like I am not sick at
all just having an attitude problem.

I am just in a crisis now. I stopped meds two weeks ago because my mood
was dropping and I was thinking like what the hell "why I am even
taking the meds if I still go downhill"

My family found out on Friday, so my daughter walked out of the house
on Sat, leaving me with a guilty feeling and empty. Even so my husband
is trying to tell me she would have gone anyway because it was her
boyfriends birthday. But I wasn't there to talk to her, I wasn't there
for her so she could have ask me.

so much for being diagnose BP.

Carmen

Markey

2006-08-21 19:34:47 UTC

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Carmen,

Taking the meds is a pain sometimes. I have always been told, NOT to
stop taking the meds without doctor supervision. Some of the meds, can
cause terrible things, if they are not taken off slowly.

I think for most of us, it is a trial and error process to get our meds
right.

Is it possible to work with your doctor? And tell him these meds just
aren't working for you?

I hope you are feeling better soon.

Mark

Post by HappyPolarBear
I agree the hardest thing is to accept. I have been diagnosed two years
ago and still don't accept it.
Hardest part for me is being on meds and my mood is still acting up so
it just makes me want to get of the meds feeling like I am not sick at
all just having an attitude problem.
I am just in a crisis now. I stopped meds two weeks ago because my mood
was dropping and I was thinking like what the hell "why I am even
taking the meds if I still go downhill"
My family found out on Friday, so my daughter walked out of the house
on Sat, leaving me with a guilty feeling and empty. Even so my husband
is trying to tell me she would have gone anyway because it was her
boyfriends birthday. But I wasn't there to talk to her, I wasn't there
for her so she could have ask me.
so much for being diagnose BP.
Carmen

newly diagnosed

2006-08-31 00:58:52 UTC

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Post by Markey
Carmen,
Taking the meds is a pain sometimes. I have always been told, NOT to
stop taking the meds without doctor supervision. Some of the meds, can
cause terrible things, if they are not taken off slowly.
I think for most of us, it is a trial and error process to get our meds
right.
Is it possible to work with your doctor? And tell him these meds just
aren't working for you?
I hope you are feeling better soon.
Mark

Hello to all

I am a 24 year old mother of four. I have just been diagnosed as
hymania, or bipolar ii. I would like to find out all I can about it,
and why one day can be so good for me and the next day so bad. Is there
any one out their who can help me find answers?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Tisha

Celtic ferret

2006-08-31 17:33:11 UTC

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You've come to the right newsgroup for asking questions and reading
serious articles pobsted by members.

I was diagnosed at 47. A few months later I went manic and was
prescribed lithium. I needed more and went through a number of drugs
until the right cocktail was found. I ' rapic cycling, don't do stress
well, suffer panic attacks, but not often enough to justify medication,
(tried medication).I see a pdoc every few weeks and I see a therapist
every two or three weeks. I also have fibromyalgia. Drugs seem to
help with the pain. Pain and hypomania don't go hand in hand. I
collect disability, do some light volunteer work, help my husband care
for our 21 ferrets, occassionally see my son, his wife and my
granddaughter.

KG

Post by newly diagnosed

Hello to all
I am a 24 year old mother of four. I have just been diagnosed as
hymania, or bipolar ii. I would like to find out all I can about it,
and why one day can be so good for me and the next day so bad. Is there
any one out their who can help me find answers?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Tisha

Markey

2006-08-21 19:35:40 UTC

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north polar skip

2006-08-29 17:56:29 UTC

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Hi Markey, I don't post here much but yes I do know what you mean. I'm
going thru a med tweeking process that has left me feeling screwed up
for a few weeks. I am med compliant and well you know the rest. It's a
difficult process to find the proper cocktail. When I do have good days
or weeks I hold onto every moment. Hope the best for you. Skip