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#1
Apr 15, 2020, 07:14 PM
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I’m not finding much support with people regarding my Bipolar.
I feel so alone. |
 *Beth*, Anonymous41462, Anonymous43918, Anonymous45023, Anonymous46341, bpcyclist, Fuzzybear, Mopey, Mountainbard, Wander, ~Christina
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#2
Apr 15, 2020, 07:18 PM
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You aren't alone with bipolar. I've had it my whole life. What's your biggest concern right now?
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Apr 15, 2020, 07:53 PM
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I just got diagnosed with Bipolar after my doctor witnessed my manic episode when I began taking Effexor XR and was out of Seroquel. It was absolutely terrifying. However, the manic episodes have been happening for years but I’ve been on Seroquel for years so that masked the episodes.
Bipolar runs in my family. However, I was in denial. After my manic episode in March, I realized that I had to face it. I am still adjusting to the diagnosis. However, my family and other people have been less than supportive. That has lead to me feeling alone. |
| Anonymous41462, Anonymous43918, Anonymous45023, Anonymous46341, bpcyclist, Daonnachd, Fuzzybear, ~Christina
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#4
Apr 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
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I'm so sorry. I know how that aloneness feels...we probably all do, here. Do you have a mental health support team? A support group, maybe?
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| Anonymous41462, Anonymous46341, bpcyclist
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#5
Apr 15, 2020, 08:25 PM
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Well, you aren't alone here. You aren't alone in having bipolar, not even in your family. You can speak your mind here. I hope you can come to terms with your diagnosis. Sending friendly hugs
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| Anonymous41462, Anonymous46341, bpcyclist
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Apr 15, 2020, 08:41 PM
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Im sorry your not getting as much support with your family as you would like. Do you have a Therapist? My T has saved my life. I came here and I have over the years made amazing friendships, I cant imagine not having them in my life..
I hope that can find advice and friendship here as many of us has. Feel free to PM me if you need an ear 
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Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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#7
Apr 15, 2020, 09:10 PM
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Hey, hopealwayz, I am also very sorry you are not feeling supported by those "in" your life. You are certainly not alone in that. I think you will find many of us share some aspect of what you describe.
The good news is that there are lots of people here who personally relate to what you are experiencing and who will support you. Hang in there!!!!
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When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield |
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Apr 15, 2020, 09:16 PM
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Welcome! This is a great place!
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat - He who sings prays twice Ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 4.5 mg  Gabapentin 600 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
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#9
Apr 15, 2020, 09:35 PM
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Hi Hope. Welcome to the BP group. I'm sorry you've felt a lack of support from family. This is a very supportive group.
While you are learning about BP I'd recommend checking out www.psycheducation.org It's written by a psychiatrist who specializes in BP and has tons of great information. I still find myself there occasionally 18 years after diagnsosis. ' Feel free to post as many questions as you wish, either in your own threads or you can join the daily check-in thread. We're very nice here; you'll like it.
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
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#10
Apr 16, 2020, 03:33 AM
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Sorry you feel alone and unsupported by those around you. Unfortunately this can be common for people with mental illness, especially Bipolar. As others have said, we are here for you as best we can be. Keep posting. You are most welcome here.
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Bipolar 1 with psychotic features PTSD  "Phew! For a minute there I lost myself." 'Karma Police' by Radiohead |
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Apr 17, 2020, 02:16 PM
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I was sort of lucky that my husband understood my situation. He has had major depression and knew others with bipolar disorder. But my family was confused at first. They did start to understand better over time. I hope yours will, as well. I also really like the website that BeyondtheRainbow referenced. Dr. Phelps is great. Though his website is very geared to Bipolar 2, people with Bipolar 1 can also benefit a lot from it. Dr. Phelps is nice. I had the luck of him corresponding with me once. |
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Apr 17, 2020, 08:09 PM
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How are you feeling today?
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Apr 17, 2020, 10:26 PM
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Welcome
 
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Apr 18, 2020, 04:08 AM
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Hey @hopealwayz what kind of support do you need from us?
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Apr 22, 2020, 10:54 PM
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Wow! Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement! This is amazing.
I do have a psychiatrist and I see him weekly and that helps. However, the rest of the family has broken apart. |
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Apr 23, 2020, 05:31 AM
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I just need people who understand.
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Apr 23, 2020, 05:32 AM
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I’m also trying to work on a recovery list to share with my doctor about my healing process.
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Apr 23, 2020, 08:31 AM
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Sorry to hear that the rest of your family has broken apart. I don't have much support myself either.
Nevertheless, I'm glad your weekly pdoc appointments have been helping you. He sounds like a great part of your support system.  Do you have a therapist too who can help? |
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Apr 23, 2020, 01:56 PM
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My pdoc is my therapist. I’m glad that I’m seeing him later. I got horrible news earlier and I am trying to hold it together although now the tears are starting to flow.
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Apr 23, 2020, 01:58 PM
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You are all excellent support too. Thanks so much for being here.
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| Anonymous41462, ~Christina
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#21
Apr 23, 2020, 05:13 PM
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I'm sorry about the terrible news.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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Apr 24, 2020, 06:41 AM
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We're here if you ever feel comfortable talking about it. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to though. 
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#23
Apr 24, 2020, 05:35 PM
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I’m sorry too about the horrible news.
Do you want to talk about it here?
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