For the life of me, I just cannot grasp why anyone, such as myself, has to live like I do. I know there are others here that are in a similar situation as mine, but it seems as though everyone has the love and support of spouses, family, and perhaps a friend or two. I didn't ask to be in this condition concerning my health issues. Why can't something make me feel good about myself so that I can try to start over? If it helps any, I have been in this rut for 15 years, with only 3 years since my dx.

Anyone want to come hang out and be my friend?

[cincidak]

Hi. Sorry to hear you don't have a support system. I didn't either at one point. It can be so hard. I was diagnosed eight years ago, late in my life. I suffer from bipolar disorder, agoraphobia, ocd, and gad. I'm stable, happy, peaceful, and calm now due to the right medications for me, and therapy. Are you taking any medications? I take two antipsychotics for my mania, a mood stabilizer, and a low dose antidepressant. I'm not out of it, emotional flat and zombie like, or sleepy all the time. I think it just takes finding the right.medications for you. My agoraphobia used to be so bad that I couldn't leave the house for days, and when I did for only a half hour at a time before I started panicking. Now I leave the house at will. I joined a gym.two
I'm not manic, depressed, or having ocd symptoms. I feel good. I believe you can too. Work with your dr , tell them what works, and what has no effect. Maybe keep a journal of your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. This way you can keep track of any positive, or negative cognitive , or emotional changes in your behavior. I'm always around if you want to talk.

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[Rjaye]

I'm in the same boat, support system wise. I started a DBSA group a couple of weeks ago, and while some people are playing the pity Olympics, I am finding support from people determined to make a life for themselves. I am trying to be more outgoing with acquaintances and texting to see if they would like to go for coffee, and not taking it too personally if they can't see me, but getting out of the house helps.

Meds have been amazing. After six months of struggle with a new BP 2 dx (I'd been dx with "just" depression before), I snapped and demanded a new shrink. He went over my meds, got rid of a couple, added one, and I can't believe how much better I am doing. After 45 years of struggle, finally something that worked, and I am functional. As much as it would be nice to deal with BP without meds, that is just not in the cards for me, but I feel so lucky that I have meds that work. So many people struggle.

I hope you are able to find what works for you.