[bipolarstories]

Everyone says this diagnosis gets better with time.

I'm failing to see how.

I quit my job in a fiery rant of emails that seem insane and blew up my professional network so I'm unemployed and likely will stay that way. I'm no longer manic, but don't have the references now to get another job. I've gained weight on the medications and have lost a bunch of my hair. I feel like an ugly failure.

Does anyone want to be weightloss/BP buddies? I could use a friend. I have trouble making them now... there's too much shame and negativity going on.

[Icare dixit]

I think we're all as good as friends here. People to rely on.

A friend in need...

As for weight loss, I feel almost ashamed to admit I don't have had any weight gain using BP meds. I have loss of appetite very quickly when cycling. But that doesn't make me or less of friend material. But unfortunately there are many who share your pain, in that respect, it seems.

Only advice I can give you is to do away with buying anything containing lots of sugar, including less than very pure chocolate. It tends to feel like something we might "need" during depression, eating anything else being way too much, but we really don't! It makes thing worse not only physically but also mentally.

PM me or just post here on the forum if you feel like talking to someone!

[pirilin]

Welcome to the forums!!!.

I'm sure you will feel at home here. And will find many people to chat with.
This place has been great for me. I know it will do you good too.

[Roaming_bird]

People here have been so wonderful and supportive to me. I feel supported 100 percent of the time. It's pretty much impossible to feel lonely.