need prayer & thoughts- advice

Hi All

I am using this thread as a venting tool, I need to vent and this seems as safe as any.

I have Bipolar disorder and sometimes it just gets BAD. It is the reason I am unable to work and on disability -

I also have borderline personality disorder which is pretty much in check right now thanks to remember my identity and who I am in Jesus.

Anyway, I am writing now to say it has been a rough couple of days and nights. I seem to be very much cycling through the depression stage of bipolar, and it is effecting everyone around me.

I have been crying, alot the past 2 days and weepy and teary eyed. Yes I'm on that "time of the month" and part of it is just hormonal. But I think it is more than that, I'm taking my meds like directed and I am supposed to so it can't be that. Anyone elsle have Bipolar 2?

Anyway thanks for the listening ear could use lots of prayers from any christians reading

OHH Sweetie - you are not alone. Many, many suffer people with Bipolar. It does run in my family on my mother's side. Two of my brother's have been diagnosed with it. I have problems with anxiety/panic disorder. My nephew is bipolar/borderline, son of my brother with Bipolar. Medications DO seem to keep things in check but not always. I just wish you all the best in finding a support group or maybe some people here on TCS will open up about their issues. Maybe a Group could be started here on TCS :dk: - just something to think about. Sending you my prayers today that you will get the support you so much deserve

Oh honey, you have my prayers and  . I don't have any experience with this personally, but I'm sure it's horrible. The stress of the holidays doesn't help either. We're here for you, whatever you need. 

Thanks everyone. A support group on here would be a great thing I believe, I know I'm not alone and even though I feel alone, I wonder if it is more situational. My family is moving away, this is nearin the anniversary of the death of ace (13 years)

And.. My husband if we can't come up with the first installment on his tuition payments, will be out of status and risk being deported

Very situational!!

Thanks

My son is Bipolar and he takes his meds. he's 25 with a wife and 4 yr old daughter they have to live with me! Its very hard I really understand just what your going through. His meds help some what but we have rough days every single day he cycles between rages to crying jags today has been one heck of a day with him..The bedroom door has many new holes where he beat on it.Its hard on him its hard on all of us. i pray you feel better soon.

gardenandcats said:

My son is Bipolar and he takes his meds. he's 25 with a wife and 4 yr old daughter they have to live with me! Its very hard I really understand just what your going through. His meds help some what but we have rough days every single day he cycles between rages to crying jags today has been one heck of a day with him..The bedroom door has many new holes where he beat on it.Its hard on him its hard on all of us. i pray you feel better soon.

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What a very, very difficult living situation for you. Not easy, not in the least. I hope you have a support system in place, just for you. Bless you for what you are doing to help support your son ........

Nebula said:

Thanks everyone. A support group on here would be a great thing I believe, I know I'm not alone and even though I feel alone, I wonder if it is more situational. My family is moving away, this is nearin the anniversary of the death of ace (13 years)



And.. My husband if we can't come up with the first installment on his tuition payments, will be out of status and risk being deported



Very situational!!



Thanks

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Absolutely this is making your disorder flare up and become more unmanageable for you. What you are dealing with would affect any person greatly wth no mental disorder. I think a Bipolar Group would be a good thing to start here on TCS. I am certain there are other's who would agree and want to talk too. Hang in there, Hun....... We are here for you

P.S. About twenty five years ago, these mental disorders were just hidden away and no one talked about it. I am so glad that now there is so much more support and information available to help people. It is openly talked about now :nod:

I'm so sorry to hear you've had a such a rough couple of days.   I used to work with several clients who had bi-polar disorder.  They showed me how difficult it can be!  I will be praying for you for sure!

Hi Everyone:

Thanks for your support.

Anyone who is familiar with the stages of grief knows it goes Denial, Anger, Barganining, Depression & Acceptance

Hubby & I have been fighting immensely about the tuition issue and as of today he is out of stats (i.e illegal

Anyway, I know the bipolar disorder contributed to the grief of possibly losing my husband, but am feeling much better. I seem to have been stuck in the depression stage for about a week now, and I finally hit acceptance.

Hubby is somewhere between anger and bargaining...

Again, TCS needs a mental health support group. Hint hint to mods.. lol

You and your family are in my prayers.

Nebula said:

Hi Everyone:

Thanks for your support.

Anyone who is familiar with the stages of grief knows it goes Denial, Anger, Barganining, Depression & Acceptance

Hubby & I have been fighting immensely about the tuition issue and as of today he is out of stats (i.e illegal

Anyway, I know the bipolar disorder contributed to the grief of possibly losing my husband, but am feeling much better. I seem to have been stuck in the depression stage for about a week now, and I finally hit acceptance.

Hubby is somewhere between anger and bargaining...

Again, TCS needs a mental health support group. Hint hint to mods.. lol

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You are more than welcome to start one yourself, however while the administration of The Cat Site is strongly supportive of the idea of providing a place for our members to help each other through tough times and to share their failures and successes in seeking treatment for their psychological disorders, it is vital that everyone is aware that The Cat Site absolutely cannot be a substitute for professional intervention. Also, neither the administration nor the members of The Cat Site can be expected to provide accurate information regarding mentalillness nor can we intervene when a member is in risk of harm to self or others.

The administration of The Cat Site strongly suggests that those seeking information and support while dealing with a psychological disorder visit the web site of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill http://www.NAMI.org This is a truly wonderful organization and the web site has extremely valuable information and links to other sites that have been approved by NAMI.

Hope things start to look up for you soon.

No it can't replace medical treatment.. but I was thinking more as a place to vent etc,  What do you mean start one myself? I would think it would need a forum category of sorts, and have strict rules such as a disclaimer along the lines of: it's not to replace medical treatment etc etc - similiar to the cat health forum?

NAMI is great

These are the instructions on how to create a social group :

Creating A Social Group

Only Top Cats and Super Cats can start a new group. That means you have to have at least 700 posts and be a member with us for a while before you can start a group and become a group leader.

To create a social group,

Navigate to the main Groups page.
At the right side of the page, click the "Start Group" button.
One the first page, give your group a name and set the membership type. There are two types of Social Groups:
Open membership: anyone may join by clicking the join button.
Membership by approval: clicking the join button initiates a PM requesting membership that will be sent to the Group Lead for approval. Group Lead, if you opt to approve members, please specify your participation criteria clearly on your group page.
The group page is now created.
From the group page, you can add a description, upload a group image or photos to the gallery, and invite friends.

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