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I Know About Bipolar Disorder

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By: originalmadman
Written on February 27th, 2012
Age: 46-50 , Male
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11 responses
  • cmmacneil

    Dear friend, please don't do this to yourself. Get to a doctor and let him find the right balance of meds to even out the swings. You don't have to hurt. Please, do it.

    Aug 9, 2012
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  • Ameliorate

    Muha ha ha ha ha ha....oh just shoot yourself already

    Aug 1, 2012
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  • Blindingsmile

    Sad too read how upset you are, depression does get better,you can learn good cooping skills i know its not easy but the human spirit is strong and can overcome anything ,you have to believe you can.

    Jul 19, 2012
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  • jo9973

    It sounds like you're having a really awful time of it at the moment. You seem to be stuggling with feeling depressed and scared and worried and perhaps, from your post, your also feeling ashamed because the outward signs of your illness have shown up in public, in the library. Bi-polar disorder can be a very difficult illness at times and I really feel for you going through this tough time right now. Please don't feel ashamed - you have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of - nothing at all - this is not your fault. You don't come across as "a pile of crying scared ...", you come across as a decent good person having a terribly tough time.



    On a practical level are you able to get some treatment for this illness and perhaps some support in your local area?



    Hang on in there. If you'd like to friend me You'd be very welcome.



    Thinking of you,



    Joanne

    Jun 19, 2012
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  • Cerxx

    It does suck!!! Especially when people tell you how wonderful intelligent etc etc etc you are , you can't see it!!!!!! How wonderful life Is , but you can't see it ....and no matter what u do u r depressed. I know I know I know ... But I also know this ... We NEED MEDs. It's like being diabetic they don't produce insulin we don't produce happiness . I CAN READ YOUR MIND that is not the way out , go to

    Your MD I take lithium and seroquel

    It works... Not completely I gave to do my part . I read only self help books I write I listen to music I play racquetball ... I think ... I make vision boards and put on fridge I watch baseball I STOPPED feeling sorry gor myself . I can beat this so can you.. Ask the people you love and love you to constantly re

    Ind you YOU ARE SPECIAL becuz you need to hear it! YOU ARE SPECIAL! I tell my husband I need to hear these things to remind me I am loved , I require extra attention

    It's easy when someone loves you .

    It's ok to be 48 sbd cry if you need to but when you stop crying start doing... You have to seek the help you have to not want to feel this anymore . Dont feel shame or unmanned! You are human I sm sure you are wonderful and love yourself even if you can't find a reason to ...when you get over this bump in the road ... There will be more but with every bump you will have mire strength and less fear of

    Raising your hand a d saying today is a bad day I need to hear there is a readon why i am here! And telling your doctor EXACTLY HONESTLY

    WHAT YOU FEEL NO HOKDING BACK ! god I live in your shoes

    I KNOW!!!! xoxo xoxo

    Apr 16, 2012
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  • mayasophia

    hi n yes u are not alone...just carry on doing wht u doing ....get out...spend more time with family n friends..don't stay alone for long periods of time koz it only makes things worse...wht ws the initial reason 4 ur depression? is it loneliness? divorce? health problems?....u need to fight the cause of ur depression first....really hope u get better .

    Apr 12, 2012
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  • originalmadman

    hello thankyou for posting I am truly grateful

    Feb 28, 2012
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  • amberreflections

    There is no shame. I battle depression and ptsd every day. Have I cried in public for no apparent reason? Yes. Was I embarrassed? Yes. But I refuse to give in to this disease. I will fight. I wish you peace and happiness in this journey of life. Crying is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign that one has been strong for too long. Chin up Steve!

    Feb 28, 2012
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    • originalmadman

      thank you for posting. I appreciate your time and caring

      Apr 12, 2012
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    • amberreflections

      :) Be well!

      Apr 13, 2012
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    • waynewest1

      i fully agree with you / i watch a touching moment in a movie in sports or reality shows that reminds me of the past tears comes to my eyes and then i feel better tired of holding back tears i am a man and i can cry

      Apr 13, 2012
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