is it possible to achieve my aims in life and integrate into society if ive got a mental illness?

Question

like bi polar? because right now i feel really bad about myself....and my confidence, wat very little i have is at an all time low, i worry that my,racing thoughts, high anxiety panic which makes me not want to go out, my inner anger outbursts, my mood swings, doesnt take much to make me feel low might not be abled to be overcome?, i use these forums and people always say, it sounds like u got bi polar, and it makes me feel so down, and i feel mentally crippled, by these symptoms which ive had since 15. now im 29. for example i no i just couldnt go out into society and get employment, thats why i feel mentally crippled. my cpn comes to visit friday, and im wondering what to say so i can get the right help....

plus later im goin to have sex with this fat girl i met from the internet an i feel lowsy about it

Answer 1

Obviously, you are a very conciencious young man, or you wouldn't fee bad about going with this young lady..so to keep from having terrible guilt feelings, and then punishing yourself even worse, don't go....and be honest and tell her why. If she gets mad, so be it..she just might have a little more respect for you....I think the fact that it bothers you tells us a lot about you..you are kind and sensitive, but maybe a little lonely and curious and (healthly horney) A lot of so called 'normal' guys would not have the conciense about it you do. ...I am going to keep praying for you...this place might be a good place for you to get a support group going, and a lot of love from those who understand and will listen because they have been there also. God Bless my friend

Answer 2

First off just cuz people say you are bi polar doesnt mean you are. Most great minds have been told they have a mental illness. I always have been told i am bi polar and some other stuff. but i believe that people just dont understand great minds or how they work so call the fat girl and tell her to get bent and ignore what other people say

Answer 3

There is absolutely no reason why you can't acheive your aims in life. I am bipolar and age 70 and although I can't hold a regular job, I do a lot of volunteer work for my church and in the mental health field, and have been a state officer of an mental health advocacy group.

Just get yourself to a psychiatrist and get diagnosed. It takes a while to get the right combo of medications, and you have to take them faithfully. But a lot of your recovery will be up to you.

Check out the source I use all the time.