Well i finally admitted to myself the im
BP. now i just told my boyfriend.. he said
that he had knew something was wrong with
me, and kinda figured it was BP.. we
talked for along time lastnight.. and he
told me that at times he things i live a
fairy tale.. Like i dont really have a
grip on reality.
My head still races during the day. like
so much is going on.. I feel anger most of
the time.. i hate to have to keep myself
in the room, so i dont offend anyone..
so many thoughts, cant seem on focusing on
one..
is this normal... please advice
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puzzld
Supporter
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 188 Location: gulf coast =), USA
Posted: 01-09-08 11:46am
what you are experiencing is absolutely
normal. with medication and time those
behaviors can and should improve. the meds
don't heal you or make your ups and downs
completely go away but it's better than
the alternative. i'm telling you this
because, for me and my husband, we had to
accept this fact, too. it's better to know
what you are dealing with and be able to
anticipate a low or a high while
medicated. if you don't expect the low or
high then it can be devastating if you
thought it went away. they just become way
way way less of a problem.
i'm glad to hear that he is supportive.
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Rosie H
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 1082 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Thanks: 13
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Posted: 01-09-08 11:49am
yes this is normal for a lot people even
ones that dont have BP. You made a huge
step by telling your boyfriend. I am very
proud of you I know that must have been
very hard.
I too have these feelings constantly. I
am always in a battle with myself. I am
going to see a therapist on Friday because
I have just given up. I cannot go through
these things anymore. I am hurting myself
and all of my relationships. So i need
help.
Maybe thats what you should do? You need
to talk to someone. Maybe even medication
to stabilize your moods. I highly
recommend you see a professional. I dont
mean to sound harsh or indicate anything
nad about you. All I know is how I have
felt and what I need to do. Maybe it could
work for you too
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gatorgirl01
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Location: ,
Posted: 01-09-08 12:48pm
i have my first appt on Monday at 130 with
a phys. im taking my seroquel and just
started back on my xanax.. becasue my
head still races during the day.. the
seroquel makes me sleep well and lets my
head rest.. but during the day it is
hard.. i have to try extra hard to focus
and not be aggitated easy..
i also found a support group in my area
that me and my boyfriend are going to go
to..
i to have found that i have it rock bottom
with all the relationships.. i dont want
this disorder to run my life, i want to
have control and not let it control me..
thanks for the support..
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puzzld
Supporter
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 188 Location: gulf coast =), USA
Posted: 01-22-08 09:24am
i know what you mean about bp running your
life and hitting rock bottom with
relationships... it doesn't have to run
your life.
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illectronic
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 16 Location: NYC,
Posted: 02-03-08 00:22am
At least you girls have relationships. I
haven't had a girlfriend in years and I
have pushed away all of my friends or they
disregarded me because of the stupid way I
used to act. *sigh*, I too have an
appointment with the therapist Monday. I
did find that if I'm occupied physically I
can focus more so try to exercise even 30
minutes a day, get your heart racing.
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Elizabethh
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 4
Posted: 02-03-08 01:51am
I think regular exercise and being in
nature helps tremendously to deal with
agitation and irritability. And clonopin
too.
As for the fairy tale life -- I channel
mine by having lawn ornaments and
rearranging them from time to time. Try to
channel your imagination. There are some
good things about being bipolar.
And congratulations on having a bf. I wish
I had one.
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gatorgirl01
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Location: ,
Posted: 02-05-08 21:37pm
well my boyfriend and i have broken up.
long story short.. he is a coward.. he
called my ex-husband and wanted to confirm
me having BP.. that was it for me.. either
you support me, or you dont. so now im
moving out and this is the best thing for
me.. im going to get myself better, which
is working. plus i need to focus on being
a good mom.. and a better me..
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