Any one here have bi polar?

Question

I have recently been disgainsed and to tell you the truth I'm very scared =[

Am I always going to have to will I have to live my hole life like this?

I'm confused

Does any one else have this and how is your life

Answer 1

Yes! This has become common in people. I believe that is is something you are born with but it won't come out until you have a severe trauma in your life. I have always been very depressed since I was little, now 22. I wasn't diagnosed until 18 because my family doen't believe in therapy. They are scorpios so they tend to be stronger, on the other hand I am a sagitarious. I had posttraumatic disorder and depression at first with a little agoraphobia, then I had Bipolar Disorder. Come to think about it, I wouln't admit I had something wrong and I'm glad I got help. It's okay to be scared and confused, we all are. It's a lenghtly process which talking to a therapist will help, because they can't critize you and it is confidential. A therapist can also help you find ways to relax and cope with feelings like anxiety and stress which may intervene with everyday tasks. Please email me because I myself seek answers from people with BPD.

Answer 2

"Anyone here have bipolar?"

Yep, about half this forum I think!

Please feel free to email me if you have questions. I've klived with it for about 5 years so far but there's not enough space to type stuff here.

Edit: Re (skantal), that's not always true. Unfortunately turning up to the doctors regularly and swallowing all your pills won't necessarily help anything. Its a lot more complicated than that.

Answer 3

I have bipolar.  Yes, you will always have the illness and have to manage it.  With the right medication, learning to handle stress very well, and to live what a healthy lifestyle, you can live a very normal life with minimal mood swings while accomplishing whatever you want.  You are not the illness, you have one.  Don't confuse the two.  Bipolar does not have to define you.  Once you stabilize, the world becomes a much better place.  Work with your psychiatrist on finding the right med mix.  The average time to do so is two years, so don't be discouraged if it takes a while.  First focus on stabilizing.  Once there, then focus on tweaking out the side effects.  Quality of life is as important as managing the illness and meds can usually be found that do not cause undue side effects.  It just takes a little time and a good psychiatrist who works with you.  And, do therapy.  There's lots to be gained there.  We have to be very good at dealing with stress.  We usually have baggage from prior things we did due to the illness, and there's just the reality of having been diagnosed with the condition.  It's also useful to have someone other than family or friends to talk to about this stuff.  Healthy lifestyle is pretty straight forward - eat healthy, exercise regularly, plus get sun, be on a set sleep-wake schedule during normal ppl hours, socialize, stay active.  So, in sum, there's a little added burden in managing bipolar, but with it you can live like anyone else.

Answer 4

If you see a doctor on a monthly basis and take your medicine as prescribed only you and the docotr will know you are Bipolar. Unfortunately Bipolar Disorder lasts a life time. On the upside the medicine works very well.