hi. i was found of im bipolor. its really hard for me.with going trough all the meds. and everyone checking up on me..... is anyone going trough the same thing that can help me ? i would aperreciate it so much.
2007-02-10 12:05:29 · 15 answers · asked by nyc36376 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
hello,
oh, honey, i too am bi-polar.....not a fun ride is it????
and YES, i am going through the same thing that you are, and sometimes when i am out in public. i will have an episode of mania that calls all the attention to me and i just have to learn to accept this disease and at the same time lear n how to cope with it.........just like you told the other guy about being bi-polar...i really do want to wish you the very best of luck and may God keep you safe and happy when you are down and to keep you very mellow when you feel an episode coming on.... good luck to you sweetie!!!!
2007-02-10 12:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by sweetness #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that....I had a few other health problems thanks to a car accident to deal with as well, so it took me a long time to get to were I am right now...but hang in there. Use the professionals who are trying to assist you...they know (normally) what they are talking about and if there is something you aren't happy with, like as in my case, taking meds at all :) then speak to them about it.
Bipolar can be a rough, scary ride but it doesn't have to be something you go through all alone. Understand and accept that you are going to have great, good and bad days...understand also that your body will accept or reject medications/treatments of its own free will and the best you can do is understand that is to be expected and in no way should you ever beat yourself up about any of this (although its a good possibility you will somewhere along the way.) Don't be hard on yourself, this is a chemical imbalance in the brain which once treated with medications that can regain the correct balance, can be an illness that you can and will be able to live with.
You can get through this...no one will say it is easy, but understand and accept what you can and let your professionals do what they can...together, you will meet yourself again and become a better self.
Good luck!
2007-02-10 20:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been bipolar since 89' , not fun, but when you find the right meds. you feel pretty normal...at least for me. Don't stop taking the meds even though the little fake voice in your head says you don't need them, you'll crash fast and hard and it takes a while to get level again. Write down when you feel high-low and anything that coused it, docs love that. After awhile everyone sees your ok and leaves you alone...I was 15 when diagnosed, but around 12 when the symptoms began and everyone had an opinion. I had a good physch and that helps. Talk it out with someone...you will go on.
2007-02-10 22:40:35 · answer #3 · answered by steelgal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually alright, i mean to have some difficulty in the adjustment ot the meds. In the beginning a pyschatrist is trying to figure out which meds and at what dosage will help limit the symptoms. of course the person, you in this case has to go through, which sucks. best advice is to stay patient, report any side effect to your dr, and remember focus on the reality that you are trying to do something about, which is good. keep it up.
2007-02-10 20:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by eagleland06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am not bipolar, but recently I did have to deal with some anxiety issues and I was diagnosed as being borderline Avoidant personality disorder. It was tough for me, becuase my supervisors at work had to know about everything.
The one thing to remember is that is all for you. I did not have to take meds but just remember that it will make your life much easier. And the people checking on you are doing it because they want to help you, they want you to succeed with everything.
so don't let it get to you. just stay positive and even though it may be tough, it will be worth it.
2007-02-10 20:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by The Enlightened One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed bi-polar 12 years ago, and have not had any treatment since, bar two courses of prozac, both of which made me even more suicidal. There is an upside, you can use bi-polar to an advantage. Yes there are times you're down but if it's proper bi-polar, there are times you're up. Use these! Create, paint, model, write, people who are bipolar are people who are extremely intelligent. The problem is they have a issue fitting in with society.
2007-02-10 21:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dee K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, go to the "search" box at the top of the page and type in "bipolar." You find lots of questions/answers about bipolar disorder there. It will take you doctor a few months to get your scripts right so be sure to tell him of side affects, feeling weird or if it is working well.
What you tell him is important for the correct dosage. Good luck.
2007-02-10 20:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend and a cousin going through the same thing. I am so sorry. You will get through this though. Don't let it get you down or the depression of it will get worse. Use it to your advantage! It will be fun to figure out how.
Good Luck!
2007-02-10 20:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by missktbop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes. Well, I don't think~ I am, but sometimes it feels that way when in a relationship...What is it exactly?...Do you go from high moods to very low moods? In any case, I'm sure the meds are a good thing.
2007-02-10 20:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by Noodles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed as bipolar years ago. My recommendation is to stay on the medication, and bear with the people checking up on you. They are there to help you through it. It can get better, I promise.
2007-02-10 20:09:17 · answer #10 · answered by heinzlsm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋