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Something I had to living with Bipolar… #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #BipolarIIDisorder #BipolarType1 #Bipolartype2 #MentalHealth #ManicBipolar
Something I had to living with Bipolar… #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #BipolarIIDisorder #BipolarType1 #Bipolartype2 #MentalHealth #ManicBipolar
Something I had to living with Bipolar… #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #BipolarIIDisorder #BipolarType1 #Bipolartype2 #MentalHealth #ManicBipolar
Hi! I have confirmed CNS lupus (for details check my profile it’s just too much typing). I’m actually being made a case study. And i’m searching all over the internet trying to find another confirmed case of CNS lupus, from FB groups, to subreddits, to other specific forums so far no luck only people who think they have it (but if you did trust me you’d know- you have a psychotic break, mania, seizures, strokes, paranoia, auditory hallucinations). I’m just hoping maybe here i’ll get my lucky break and find the other CNS Lupus person trying to find me.
Hi, my name is StormyDragon5044. I'm here because my ex-husband has bipolar disorder, and there were times when he didn’t take his medication. During those periods, he experienced manic episodes, which included impulsive, unpredictable, and sometimes hurtful behavior. These episodes were very stressful for me and triggered my anxiety, making it hard to feel safe or secure in our relationship.
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, ranging from manic highs to depressive lows. On the other hand, symptoms of Bipolar Disorder include elevated energy, irritability, and risky behavior during manic episodes, and sadness, fatigue, and a loss of interest in activities during depressive episodes. Last but not least, Bipolar Disorder is manageable with ongoing treatment, which often includes medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
Hopeful contemplation #BipolarDisorder
#BipolarDepression #ManicBipolar
Hopeful contemplation #BipolarDisorder
#BipolarDepression #ManicBipolar
I’m riding the struggle bus today. Hell, I’m not just riding it, I’m driving it. I’m not sure what’s going on. I've been having a difficult time regulating my emotions this past week. It seems like one moment I’m okay and the next I’m crying. I’m exhausted. I’m sleeping more than normal. Some days, I can hardly stay awake. But despite how tired I am, when I am awake I’m talking a lot about various different things and my speech is faster than normal. I’m having episodes of intense anger that I’m struggling to hold back on. I hate to think that I’m starting to have mixed episodes. I don’t want to go down that road again. Especially now when things are starting to finally fall in place. I work as needed at a crisis center as peer support and should hear back this week on whether or not I got the full time day position and I can’ t afford to lose my stability. Not right now. Not when things are so good. It scares me. The not knowing. I’m constantly trying to hold back my tears. I can’t let work see my weaknesses or else they may not give me the day position. I can’t let them think that I am not ready for this step. I don’t want to go back to living in the unknown. I like where I am right now. I like the feeling of stability. It makes me feel like I am a little more human, a little more normal. Like I’m not constantly riding the ups and downs of this bipolar roller coaster. I struggle knowing what the cause of my emotional dysregulation is. Is it just the cycle or is there something much deeper and darker at play?
#Bipolar1 #MentalHealth #Anxiety #PTSD #Depression #Manic
I’m riding the struggle bus today. Hell, I’m not just riding it, I’m driving it. I’m not sure what’s going on. I've been having a difficult time regulating my emotions this past week. It seems like one moment I’m okay and the next I’m crying. I’m exhausted. I’m sleeping more than normal. Some days, I can hardly stay awake. But despite how tired I am, when I am awake I’m talking a lot about various different things and my speech is faster than normal. I’m having episodes of intense anger that I’m struggling to hold back on. I hate to think that I’m starting to have mixed episodes. I don’t want to go down that road again. Especially now when things are starting to finally fall in place. I work as needed at a crisis center as peer support and should hear back this week on whether or not I got the full time day position and I can’ t afford to lose my stability. Not right now. Not when things are so good. It scares me. The not knowing. I’m constantly trying to hold back my tears. I can’t let work see my weaknesses or else they may not give me the day position. I can’t let them think that I am not ready for this step. I don’t want to go back to living in the unknown. I like where I am right now. I like the feeling of stability. It makes me feel like I am a little more human, a little more normal. Like I’m not constantly riding the ups and downs of this bipolar roller coaster. I struggle knowing what the cause of my emotional dysregulation is. Is it just the cycle or is there something much deeper and darker at play?
#Bipolar1 #MentalHealth #Anxiety #PTSD #Depression #Manic
Living with bipolar disorder is like riding a rollercoaster that never ends. Some days, I feel unstoppable my mind racing, ideas flowing faster than I can write them down, my energy spilling over into everything I do. I feel alive in a way that’s almost intoxicating.
But the highs come with their shadows. Sometimes, my confidence turns into impulsivity, my energy into restlessness, my joy into agitation. And then, just as unpredictably, the wave crashes. The highs fade, and I’m left in the depths of depression—hopeless, numb, and exhausted. Even getting out of bed feels impossible. Everyday tasks feel monumental. Thoughts that once seemed manageable turn heavy, dark, and frightening (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023).
Bipolar disorder is not a flaw in my character. It’s a medical condition shaped by my brain, genetics, and life experiences (Grande, Berk, Birmaher, & Vieta, 2016). But acknowledging that doesn’t make it easier to live with. The unpredictability can be isolating, leaving me wondering if anyone truly understands the storm inside me.
Treatment has been my lifeline. Medications help stabilize my mood, giving me breathing room between the highs and lows. Therapy has taught me tools to manage my thoughts and recognize early warning signs before the wave becomes overwhelming (Yatham et al., 2018). And slowly, I’ve learned the value of routines, self-care, and grounding myself when life feels too chaotic.
I’ve realized that living with bipolar disorder doesn’t mean giving up on joy or dreams. It means learning to ride the waves—sometimes with grace, sometimes with struggle—and celebrating every moment of clarity and stability. It means understanding that every manic burst and depressive dip is part of my journey, but it doesn’t define my worth.
To anyone else living with bipolar disorder: your feelings are valid. Your highs and lows are part of your story, not a failure. And to those who love someone with bipolar disorder: patience, understanding, and compassion can make all the difference. Your support is a lifeline in ways words can barely capture.
Even in the storm, healing and hope are possible. Each day I navigate the waves is a victory, and every step toward stability—no matter how small—is worth acknowledging.
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