[boogiesmash]

So I haven’t posted here in a very long time. I have checked in and have seen a lot of people going up and down fr9m being well back to depression. Well I am back and pretty depressed. Do we ever fully recover?

[~Christina]

I just want my baseline for as long as possible. Cure is a odd word for me to connect with Bipolar

[WinterWolf]

No. And that's ok - recovery isn't a goal line, it's a process and it never really ends. That's also true for people who don't have any mental health disorder.

[Travelinglady]

I think we are always prone to emotional highs and lows. But we might be able to keep them in check with therapy and meds.

[Wild Coyote]

Welcome back!

You have crossed my mind often. I am sorry you are depressed again.

So my pdoc/therapist says the goal is not a cure (which we cannot achieve); the goal is maintenance.

So while I hope you can find a cure, I'd think you are doing well to continue working toward the very best you can do for yourself.

Depression sucks! Big time! I am sorry you suffer bouts of depression. I hope you can hang in there. You will see better days again.


WC

Like Wild Coyote said, depression sucks, sorry you are depressed.

I feel like my bipolar traits make me more reactive to my environment so whenever I have been unemployed, under stress (finances, job) or without social support, I fall into a dark hole if it goes on too long. I feel high when life is good. Maybe the highs wouldn't be possible without the lows? What I despise most about being depressed is that I can no longer laugh. I absolutely love laughing with others or reading/watching something that makes me laugh.

Is my recollection correct that you live by yourself? Are you employed right now? I think having a job where you enjoy your coworkers is helpful though maybe I can only do that because I am not currently depressed and on a lot of drugs.

I hope you feel better soon.

[pirilin]

As long as there is life, there is hope.



I never thought I would get out of my 3 year depression.
La Bruja always told me I would. And I did.

I'm I cured?. Dunno. I'm myself again, with all the hyperness I was born with. GREAT!!!.

Hang 10. Cheers.

Right now, to my knowledge, there is no cure for bipolar disorder. Hopefully, there will be in our lifetimes.

I do believe that most of us will surely find the right medication mixes, life circumstances, and coping mechanisms to have long periods of stability. Or at least mostly stability. I think most of us will at least have some minor mood fluctuations even during good times. I guess keys to living with that peacefully are acceptance, not dwelling on them as much, and more firm optimism that harder challenges always ease. I try to get small pleasures as often as possible. I want big ones, too, but no one really gets big ones all of the time.

[boogiesmash]

Originally Posted by Nowinners

Like Wild Coyote said, depression sucks, sorry you are depressed.

I feel like my bipolar traits make me more reactive to my environment so whenever I have been unemployed, under stress (finances, job) or without social support, I fall into a dark hole if it goes on too long. I feel high when life is good. Maybe the highs wouldn't be possible without the lows? What I despise most about being depressed is that I can no longer laugh. I absolutely love laughing with others or reading/watching something that makes me laugh.

Is my recollection correct that you live by yourself? Are you employed right now? I think having a job where you enjoy your coworkers is helpful though maybe I can only do that because I am not currently depressed and on a lot of drugs.

I hope you feel better soon.

I do live by myself and I am employed. Both are adding to the problem. Loneliness and holidays coming are triggering me.

Work, some co workers and management are really pissing me off. I am seriously considering quitting and having a lawyer sue for all the **** I have been through and all the physical and mental downfalls of my health.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by boogiesmash

I do live by myself and I am employed. Both are adding to the problem. Loneliness and holidays coming are triggering me.

Work, some co workers and management are really pissing me off. I am seriously considering quitting and having a lawyer sue for all the **** I have been through and all the physical and mental downfalls of my health.

Yes, the holidays can be so very triggering!

I am sorry work has been difficult.
If you are serious about quitting and potentially suing, I'd suggest getting a legal opinion first. I think some attorneys will give you a consult for free. Just be sure this is not mood-driven and something you may regret.

We are here for you, Boogiesmash.


WC

[Blueberrybook]

Not for me. Once I had a 6 month period of stability. I'd love to have that back.

The holidays are my biggest trigger, from Thanksgiving through New Years. Plus, my daughter's birthday is right in the middle of that too, Dec. 14 (turning 11 this year). I hate this time of year.

Oh, and I hate Halloween too.

[Faltering]

No cure. Just ups and downs that never seem to end.

[Sunflower123]

I don’t think there is a cure but there can be long periods of stability. I’m sorry you are suffering from depression. Be kind to yourself and hang in there. The sun will shine again.

[wiretwister]

cured .. I don't think so ... stable ... I do think so ... my trigger is thanksgiving ... really looking foward to it ... not ...