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 Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:17 pm
Life Issues has provided little to no help to me, so I was wondering if the members here could provide any answers. Here's a copy of my post in LI:Mizz Trish So for the past few years I've known I've had bipolar disorder, but during the last year or so it has been getting worse and worse. I go through manic and depressive states almost every day, usually about 10-30+ times a week. My mood swings are swift and can come about by just a simple statement. The disorder also causes me to suffer from panic attacks.
At this point I'm afraid that its interfering with my relationship with my fiance, who also suffers from bipolar disorder, but on a much lower level.
Because financially I cannot afford medication for this disorder and to live at the same time, is there any way to manage bipolar disorder without the use of medication?
EDIT: Because of my family history and the drug dependency involved, I'd rather not take medication. I do meditate, I do work out, but is there anything else I can do?
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:20 pm
I wish that I could help. But honestly, I don't even understand bipolar disorder, the doctors just told me that I have it, and they told me my mood swings are due to my bipoalrness, but I don't understand it. But when I do get moody, I try to stay away from people. This probably won't help, but it's what I do when I get moody.
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:31 pm
It's really hard to fight any mental illness without medication. I really think you should rethink not wanting to take meds. Most communities have programs that help less financially well-off people to afford drugs (I pay a $2 dispensing fee and that's it) and they definitely help.
I had an uncle who didn't take his meds, he was schizophrenic, and he actually got put in jail because he stabbed his brother to death 'cause his brother was trying to "stop him from taking his rocketship made of sand to the moon". >.>;; Obviously you're not schizophrenic, but being in a severe manic or depressive emotional state can alter your judgment and you could also end up hurting someone.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:11 am
ok, my usual advice is this (and you may not agree with it, but its a place to start): find a good councellor. now i know alot of people dont believe that they help or they arent worth it, BUT, if you find someone that is really good at their job, and who you really trust and connect with, they can be a huge help! if you already have one, thats awesome, if you dont, its something you should at least look into! also, i agree with Captain that without medication, it can be hard to fight something like bipolar. i know medications are really expensive, but there has to be a program near you that does help pay for them!
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:11 am
I would like to rethink medication, but my family can be difficult sometimes. Even when I was first diagnosed with depression, my family claimed it was just me being overdramatic... stressed They said I just wanted attention.
Plus, it would kill my father inside to think that he may have passed this illness down to me. His bipolar disorder is very severe, and I don't think he could deal. Especially because his meds don't do crap for him.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:14 am
MsMaxie ok, my usual advice is this (and you may not agree with it, but its a place to start): find a good councellor. now i know alot of people dont believe that they help or they arent worth it, BUT, if you find someone that is really good at their job, and who you really trust and connect with, they can be a huge help! if you already have one, thats awesome, if you dont, its something you should at least look into! also, i agree with Captain that without medication, it can be hard to fight something like bipolar. i know medications are really expensive, but there has to be a program near you that does help pay for them! I was in councling when I was in school, but I graduated. When I was first diagnosed I was also recomended to a counclor, but my mom decided that it was a waste of money.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:18 am
Mizz Trish MsMaxie ok, my usual advice is this (and you may not agree with it, but its a place to start): find a good councellor. now i know alot of people dont believe that they help or they arent worth it, BUT, if you find someone that is really good at their job, and who you really trust and connect with, they can be a huge help! if you already have one, thats awesome, if you dont, its something you should at least look into! also, i agree with Captain that without medication, it can be hard to fight something like bipolar. i know medications are really expensive, but there has to be a program near you that does help pay for them! I was in councling when I was in school, but I graduated. When I was first diagnosed I was also recomended to a counclor, but my mom decided that it was a waste of money.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:30 am
MsMaxie Mizz Trish MsMaxie ok, my usual advice is this (and you may not agree with it, but its a place to start): find a good councellor. now i know alot of people dont believe that they help or they arent worth it, BUT, if you find someone that is really good at their job, and who you really trust and connect with, they can be a huge help! if you already have one, thats awesome, if you dont, its something you should at least look into! also, i agree with Captain that without medication, it can be hard to fight something like bipolar. i know medications are really expensive, but there has to be a program near you that does help pay for them! I was in councling when I was in school, but I graduated. When I was first diagnosed I was also recomended to a counclor, but my mom decided that it was a waste of money. No, nothing free around me. crying Or even within a 50 mile range of me. I live in a very small town. Even when I did go to councling we had to drive 30 minutes to get there.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:34 am
Mizz Trish MsMaxie Mizz Trish MsMaxie ok, my usual advice is this (and you may not agree with it, but its a place to start): find a good councellor. now i know alot of people dont believe that they help or they arent worth it, BUT, if you find someone that is really good at their job, and who you really trust and connect with, they can be a huge help! if you already have one, thats awesome, if you dont, its something you should at least look into! also, i agree with Captain that without medication, it can be hard to fight something like bipolar. i know medications are really expensive, but there has to be a program near you that does help pay for them! I was in councling when I was in school, but I graduated. When I was first diagnosed I was also recomended to a counclor, but my mom decided that it was a waste of money. No, nothing free around me. crying Or even within a 50 mile range of me. I live in a very small town. Even when I did go to councling we had to drive 30 minutes to get there.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:38 am
MsMaxie ouch! that really sucks! BUT, there is a good thing around you! this guild! i mean, i know you dont really know any of us, but we are here to help you, and we do have similar situations as you. i hope that you feel you can be open with us, and know that none of us is going to judge you! Thats why I'm here, because bipolar disorder and depression are common illnesses, and I was hoping to vent and to talk to people with the same problems.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:31 am
Have you thought about a stress ball? Just something little like that can help a lot when you're feeling angry or frustrated, so you don't go ape on someone. You could probably get one on a keychain or a clip and keep it with you at all times.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:55 am
Captain Kiedis Have you thought about a stress ball? Just something little like that can help a lot when you're feeling angry or frustrated, so you don't go ape on someone. You could probably get one on a keychain or a clip and keep it with you at all times. Thats actually a good idea, just to deture attention from the situation. (Changed my avvie, I do that often...)
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:06 pm
Exactly. Gives you a second to relax.
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:21 pm
Really, my pills are covered, Lithium whats yours
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:13 pm
Fish Roll I wish that I could help. But honestly, I don't even understand bipolar disorder, the doctors just told me that I have it, and they told me my mood swings are due to my bipoalrness, but I don't understand it. But when I do get moody, I try to stay away from people. This probably won't help, but it's what I do when I get moody.
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