I also am bipolar and struggled a long time before finding the right meds and lifestyle. I’m doing much better these days but still not well enough for many things. How are you? I am just happy I’m happy. It took a long time to reach this point.
I am better than I was last year. I think I've found the right meds and now I'm working on the lifestyle piece. I am happy and I am doing well. Still navigating stability. It took many med combinations and trials to get here.
I completely understand. Praying for all goodness and wellbeing to come your way. It’s important to openly talk about disabilities because there’s so much stigma and we are just trying to do the best we can. More than we know struggle with mental health. Thank you for sharing and wishing you the best.
I was diagnosed with depression 30 years ago and have always "joked" that I'm envious of bipolar people because they get to have "up" time. I'm completely serious that the best I've ever felt in my own head was on prednisone. Hormone therapy has helped, but the tired and unmotivated is still here almost every day.
Thank you for sharing your story. I know that drive well (my boyfriend moved to MD from Toledo and we visit several times a year) and also those thoughts (I'm thankful they are not as familiar).
Thank you so much Teri! You know what’s funny about being jealous that bipolar folk have “up” sides is that the “up” isn’t always fun. Sometimes it’s filled with agitation, irritability, and anxiety. Depression is my baseline when unmedicated and it’s most prevalent for me.
I appreciate that the "up" isn't always in a good way. Having too much energy isn't the solution and I'm currently finding myself wondering if some of my anxiety isn't really excitement I stopped letting myself feel. It's such a blessing to have places to talk about these things!
I also am bipolar and struggled a long time before finding the right meds and lifestyle. I’m doing much better these days but still not well enough for many things. How are you? I am just happy I’m happy. It took a long time to reach this point.
I am better than I was last year. I think I've found the right meds and now I'm working on the lifestyle piece. I am happy and I am doing well. Still navigating stability. It took many med combinations and trials to get here.
I completely understand. Praying for all goodness and wellbeing to come your way. It’s important to openly talk about disabilities because there’s so much stigma and we are just trying to do the best we can. More than we know struggle with mental health. Thank you for sharing and wishing you the best.
Thank you so much! You’re right, and that’s why I write and share about it. Sending you so much love!
I was diagnosed with depression 30 years ago and have always "joked" that I'm envious of bipolar people because they get to have "up" time. I'm completely serious that the best I've ever felt in my own head was on prednisone. Hormone therapy has helped, but the tired and unmotivated is still here almost every day.
Thank you for sharing your story. I know that drive well (my boyfriend moved to MD from Toledo and we visit several times a year) and also those thoughts (I'm thankful they are not as familiar).
Thank you so much Teri! You know what’s funny about being jealous that bipolar folk have “up” sides is that the “up” isn’t always fun. Sometimes it’s filled with agitation, irritability, and anxiety. Depression is my baseline when unmedicated and it’s most prevalent for me.
I appreciate that the "up" isn't always in a good way. Having too much energy isn't the solution and I'm currently finding myself wondering if some of my anxiety isn't really excitement I stopped letting myself feel. It's such a blessing to have places to talk about these things!
Your vulnerability is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you so much!