There are many studies that show people who have bipolar disorder abuse drugs and alcohol. Why is this? Being bipolar I feel as if it is a escape form the depths of depression which can be so horrible. Personally I do not abuse drugs or alcohol because of past experience.
Do you abuse drugs or alcohol? Why? Has it ever got you in trouble?
How long have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? What severity are you? Can you tell when you are having a manic episode?
I have been diagnosed since my first episode at the age of 18 so six years.
I am diagnosed with severe bipolar. Yet I try my best not to let it hold my life back.
I feel like I can tell now when I am having a manic episode yet sometimes I deny it because I like the feeling of mania.
I will be getting a job in a mental health facility. I can't wait! If I can help just one person I will be happy. I will let everyone know how its going in the coming weeks.
I know people who have bipolar disorder have gone through a lot in there lives. I know I have. I am wondering what was your scariest experience due to bipolar? Was it because you went off your medication?
Mine was defiantly when I crashed my truck into a pole, and yes I was off my medication. Won't happen again.
What are some things you do with your free time? What hobbies or crafts do you do?
I am going to start lampworking, glass really seems to interest me and keeps my mind at peace
Book of the day! "The Four Agreements"
1. Be impeccable with your word
2. Don't take anything personally
3. Don't make assumptions
4. Always do your best
"Always do your best and your best will become better!"
I know every single person who has bipolar had experienced racing thoughts at one time or another. For me the thoughts seem to be positive, I just think way to much and cannot sleep at night. I can say that I have been getting better. All of my thoughts I just write down in a note book or journal and review them later.
What do you do when you can't sleep at night?
Here is a picture of a brain when normal, depressed, and manic