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Originally Posted by punkyninja
Hey, everyone!
A couple days ago, I got diagnosed with Bipolar I. I've been experiencing depression and general anxiety for the past year, but after going through my first manic phase and hospitalization, my doctor decided I was bipolar.
Prior to all of this, I had been perfectly healthy mentally, so this is very new to me. I'm really overwhelmed and confused with what my diagnosis means and how to cope with all of the symptoms. For the first time ever, I feel like I don't have any control over my life or myself and I'm worried that it will never get better.
Do any of you have any coping strategies or general advice about bipolar disorder? I feel like I was thrown into this illness and I have no idea what I can do or where to begin.  |
Remember that people with BP tend to be more impulsive than people without this illness. That can lead to making some pretty bad decisions... and in terms of mania the danger is high of making
really bad ones.One thing that helps me when something seems like a brilliant idea, is to give it certain time-period before I actually act. Then it will be less of an impulse, and maybe a truer choice. Not easy to do, I know. On the other hand, in terms of the BP-depression, the impulse to do serious harm to oneself can also be very strong. It works both ways I guess. Reason why I am writing this? I have made a few bad desitions myself on pure impulse. And I don`t want that to happen to you.