I have bipolar disorder, I’m ashamed of it and often just want to disappear. I was diagnosed over a year ago and still haven’t told any of my friends. The only person I ever told about it died in February from complications from cystic fibrosis. I have dealt with it alone, apart from the family who are currently putting me into care, since February.
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Please don’t worry the more you do the more polar. Try to accept you changes but meanwhile figure out what it is that you want
You have a medical condition. Others have diabetes or heart disease. Face it as a simple fact. No need for shame. Continue to work toward improvement. Your life can and will get easier.
Not all is explained with science. Same goes for mental conditions. Much is related to nature/nurture.
Hi, I have bipolar as well, and also ptsd and depression. I see it as a chemical imbalance that can be basically corrected with medications and talk therapy. It won’t cure us, but it that really helps me. Lots of people have it; you’d be surprised. Don’t be ashamed; it’s not something that we have any control over, but we do have control over taking care of our mental health. Do not neglect yourself. I am in the process of changing my life and picking up the pieces from not taking care of myself for months. I was abusing drugs, not taking my meds, and was absolutely not able to function. I ended up in the psych ward for two long weeks. It did help though, and I met a great guy who has been right at my side helping me to clean up the mess I made. I am so grateful! We can’t do this alone, and I recommend that you see a psychiatrist and good psychotherapist. I do, but it’s the people closest to me who have really been the most help. I gave up on myself and considered suicide ; that’s how low I sunk. Today, I am looking forward to starting a new job on Saturday, and feel more confident about my life and future. You can too. There’s nothing to feel guilty about, but we do have a responsibility to work on taking care of our illness. Stay strong and good luck:)
Medicine is drug, you never left drugs. You have a lot of work to do.