I have bipolar and I feel kinda weird now that Im out. On the inside I had people who understood and I didnt have to explain myself that much. Now I feel kinda alone even more so than before when I went in . I dont want to go back in but i just want to feel better does anyone have any advice?
2006-12-23 08:48:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
in the hospital you feel safe and secure..you were with people who actually understood your illness and didn't expect you to SNAP out of it or get over it.. now you are in a world of ignorant morons who expect that of you..morons who don't know about the illness and don't care to.. I have heard it all..you are demon possessed..if you didn't sin..you would not be depressed.you are doing this for attention..there is nothing wrong with you...blah blah. I have spent most of my life trying to convince these people that this illness is no different than diabetes but you now what..I finally realized I was wasting my time..You will NEVER convince anyone of anything..Your true friends will be by you no matter what..screw everyone else..they don't control your life..U R not alone..I have been in the hospital about 30 times in 10 years...I know what it's like to leave that secure world and come back into a world full of idiots...therapy will help with that and so will meds..hang in there
2006-12-23 12:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so hard when you get out to try to find what is going to be your "normal" life. If you have friends or family, try to get them to read or go to support group with you so that they know what you are going through right now. I am going through the same thing right now and it does not happen overnight. There are good days and bad days! Just tackle it a little at a time so you are not overwhelmed and don't land back in the hospital. Most importantly, take your meds and keep your doctor appointments. I wish you all the luck. If you'd like to talk I'm lcoats727@yahoo.
2006-12-23 08:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnn C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a Support Group!!
Call NAMI (an association with info about resources) or Recovery Self Help Mental Health Group (free and they have chapters in most cities).
I think groups, when run well, are potentially more powerful than individual therapy. And I'm saying this as one who runs both.
Remember - either all of humanity is messed up and broken, or all of humanity is okay (or both are simultaneously true).
But this 'some of us are broke and needing to be fixed, and some of us are whole and okay' is bullshit.
Good luck.
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2006-12-23 09:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by cyclgrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to feel weird when you make the transition from the inside to the outside world again.
You need to find yourself a support group that can help you thru this difficult time of adjustment.
Call your local hospital mental health unit. They should know where they are available in your area.
Continue with the activities that you enjoy. Eventually you should start to feel less alone. Go out with your friends. Speak with your therapist to help you with these issues.
I wish you all the best and success !
2006-12-23 08:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by gerilynn35 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fins a good support group or circle of friends that have similar issues going on....your not alone...A lot of people feel the same way you do..so find them and talk with them about it. Search the net and find a group if your in a small town that does not have any groups to meet with..reach out..
2006-12-23 09:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!
I also have BPD and have had inpatient care. I think we feel safer when we are in, but of course we can't stay in, we have to go on with our lives. Can I assume you are now on meds for this? If so, give them time to get working. It can take 4 to 8 weeks for full med support, everyone is different. You need to know that our loved ones, friends, are not going to understand this disorder. Because they can't. Or don't want to. You can set them before a computer and tell them to put "Bipolar" in their search engines and educate themselves on it. Don't feel the need to constantly explain yourself. It will wear you out!
You are not alone...believe me, there are millions of us with this.
You need support, by others that are also BP. May I suggest that you join a support group online. Yahoo has many. Just click on Groups on Yahoo's Homepage...then in the search, put in bipolar. And you will find many to chose from. Join a couple of them...see which ones works for you.
You hang in there and take care! :)
2006-12-23 09:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sandra Dee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can work into the public with part time jobs so you will have people to practice getting along with. You will be able to learn more as you get out and about . But you need to rest if you are not ready. People don't notice you until you do or say something. Be happy you are free again.
2006-12-23 11:19:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the others, find a support group or a friend that understands you and your feelings.
2006-12-23 09:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by docie555@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor to help you get into a support group so you can talk with people who really understand.
2006-12-23 08:52:13 · answer #9 · answered by Louise M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get into a group therapy program. Private counseling couldn't hurt.
2006-12-23 09:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by grrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋