[Shin Shin]

suffering from bipolar could really affect my mind sometimes. When the rain falls i cry when the sun shines i'm happy. Sometimes i stand people sometimes i don't. I try really hard to be around people but i just can't. But i would really like ways in which would help me to feel better about myself

[TheatreKid]

The way I figured out how to feel better about myself is to find something I truly love and am good at, and do that. I've always loved theatre, and I've worked so hard at it. It's the one place where I am a dependable person, even when I'm sick. It's the one place I make friends. A big part of my self esteem comes from this, I really like the part of me who will do anything to make the show go on. I've gone on stage even when I've been suicidal, and no one would have known except the people who saw me backstage.

Maybe you can do some exploring about what hobbies or work you like to do? Find something you love, get good at it. It feels really good.

[Shin Shin]

It was really nice of u to share the way you spend your time in order to be happy. It helped me a lot

[littlemiss44]

It's hard to be around people for me too so yr not alone. You shared that yr emotions go up and down which happens to me all the time. I just try and ride it out...distract myself with cleaning, drawing, watching tv, talking to a trusted friend, read threads here or do nothing at all. Do you work? I only work pt and it helps get out of my own head. I have social phobia but strangely I work with the public but it's a flexible job so that's why I keep it. Otherwise I'm on ssd so I get to stay home alot. Do you have friends you can talk to about yr feelings? Do you have a good t and pdoc? Therapy can really help us feel better about ourselves. I'm in dbt group which stands for dialectical behavioral therapy. It really helps me with feeling better about myself. It basically retrains yr brain to get away from only being in emotional mind. You learn to use yr emotional mind, yr logical mind and which puts you in wise mind. There's alot to it but that is the basis of it. Be easy on yr self. Try not to put yr self down. Maybe find a support group in yr area? We're here for you. Pm me if you want to talk. :-)

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