[BaddyTiara]

I don't want to post in general introductions. I'm I'm the throes of mania, surrounded by people that don't uhh understand. I've been hospitalized twice in the last year. I can't go back because my family says it doesn't help. I just feel helpless and really alone.

[runningfromrazors]

You can talk to me. I feel like i am always manic...always. my family doesnt understand eiher. And i was int the hospital three times last year. Now my husband has decided that i choose how i act and has started punishing me like a child. I am not allowed on the internet but i find ways and i am not allows to talk to people where i live either because they will "figure out i am crazy". Anyway i will talk if you need to.

[LettinG0]

Welcome to PC.

I know you will find support and good advice here.

I am sorry you feel so helpless and alone.....I hope a solution presents itself.

[CANDC]

Hi BaddyTiara. Welcome to Psych Central. So sorry you are suffering from bipolar mania. Mania presents challenges because of the accompanying behaviors that can be challenging to deal with but your parents believing that hospitals or medical attention does not help is overstating and exaggerating. It could be an indication of the stigma they feel about mental health issues, but bipolar is a brain chemistry disorder. It is not all in the mind. Mania can be treated with med therapy (a psychiatrist) and talk therapy can help too.

It is not necessary to always go to the hospital - if you catch mania in time it can be managed with meds and therapy and sometimes ECT. I would contact and listen to the psychiatrist and therapist in regards to your bipolar and what they can prescribe to stabilize mania.

Many people here at PC find they can share these feelings and what they are going through with the confidence that people go through similar things and can empathize. So many forums are offered as well as Chatrooms (after you have 5 posts or comments on others posts). Depression chat meets on Thursday night at 9pm EST and Anxiety Wednesday at 8PM.

You can also be an active member in other ways like supporting others in their questions, reading articles and posts http://forums.psychcentral.com that are applicable to your area of concern.

Please feel free to private message me or any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.

For me lifestyle changes fit big in my recovery hopes. Sleeping 6-8 hours per night can make a big difference. I have seen how people sleeping less than that have made their condition worse. Part of the med therapy is making sure you are getting adequate sleep.

I have to watch what I eat because foods I eat can stabilize my moods or exaggerate them. A high protein low carb diet with snacks or meals every 3-4 hours will over time reduce my swings. I also avoid alcohol and recreational drugs because those can really increase depression.

Other lifestyle changes that help me are doing yoga, exercises, mindfulness, calm music, and being active on Psych Central.

[Keegan2015]

Originally Posted by BaddyTiara

I don't want to post in general introductions. I'm I'm the throes of mania, surrounded by people that don't uhh understand. I've been hospitalized twice in the last year. I can't go back because my family says it doesn't help. I just feel helpless and really alone.

That is really frustrating about the lack of family support, I experienced similar problems after being diagnosed with BP last year. My parents expected medication to magically make things better but I was in the height of an extended manic episode that ended up with me being hospitalized.

Do you have a therapist? Talk therapy can be as effective as medication. Also I agree with what others have said about adopting healthy lifestyle changes, proper diet, exercise, sleep, meditation etc. Can be really helpful.

Hi BaddyTiara, welcome to the PC forums. I'm glad you found the bipolar forum. It's a great group here and very supportive.

Mania can be tough to tame once it's fully blown. In my experience an Antipsychotic does the trick. It often a matter of getting some rest and slowing down. Others feel more agitated. How are you doing right now?

Our moods just cycle a lot. Post here any time you want and tell us how you feel. We understand and we support each other.