can you get better from bipolar ?
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I understand very well what you're going through. Even if things seem hopeless at the moment, try to remember it is only temporary. Are you on meds at this time? if so, they may need longer to take effect or may need adjusting. Are you in therapy? Pls talk to your dr and let him know how your feeling. Try to keep a journal of your moods and take it to the dr so he can see what adjustments are needed. Take care, and feel free to email me, I have bp and have a daughter with bp
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A lot of people are ignorant to the realities of these types of illnesses. Some people are willing to be educated, some think they already know it all despite the fact that they actually know nothing about the issue. I've been living with bipolar (and other problems) for my entire life. Some people are supportive, some are infuriatingly misinformed. The fact is, bipolar disorder is a very real illness with significant symptoms that effects many aspects of a person's life. It is not an excuse for bad behavior, but it is an explanation. It can be very isolating and feel very lonely, but you are not alone.\n\nYou might want to look into online support groups. I happen to be the co-moderator of one on yahoogroups.com.  If you go there and do a search for bipolar support, you will find a lot of listings. I have found the support online to far exceed anything I've found offline. It really helps to reach out and connect with other people who really 'get it'. \n\nBipolar can not be cured (at least, not at this time), it is not going to go away. It requires understanding and the continued management of symptoms. Whatever you do, do not buy into what your friends are saying and the attitude they have about this.
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I suffer from bipolar 1 disorder, so I feel you on this one... are you taking meds or seeing a doctor?  I know you're probably going to hear that from everyone but its the best advice.  Besides that, try writing in a journal or even on your computer every day.  List everything positive that happened to you that day.  Even the smallest thing can be positive.  For example, if you go to the store and someone holds the door open for you and smiles.  That's positive.  Try to list these small details and review them every night... it always helps me feel better to look back at the small, positive things that happened throughout the day because those are things that often get overlooked.  Best wishes- I know you'll get through this.  Just remind yourself, "This too shall pass".
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No, a person does not have to be suicidal to be bipolar.  Also there are many different types of bipolar.  Type 1s generally is what most people think of when the hear the word bipolar...it has the manic highs and depressed lows.  Type 2s are the more docile of the types...more low lows and low to medium highs.  Generally speaking people with type 2 bipolar are often misdiagnosed as having depression or even cyclothymic disorder.  Ask you doctor to screen you for Type 2 Bipolar and check out www.nami.org.
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bipolar changes are more frequent
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Figure out the sources of you stress...like when you realize that you are not relaxed, think about what you are doing at that exact moment...are you worried about your career, boyfriend/girlfriend etc. Finding the source will allow you to focus on your breathing and allow you to control your bipolar disorder.\n\nAdditionally, exercise is also beneficial to your journey.
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I am Bipolar and let me just tell you, the last thing a person who has this disorder wants to hear is criticism for having it. \n\nYou may not have the intention of criticizing your friend you may just be concerned. I know when people say things like that to me my first thought and first reaction is self- defense.\n" I hear you are imperfect for something you didn't ask for and are struggling to change but I won't be sensitive to this situation I will instead make you feel bad about it until you change."\n\nIf you feel the need to say something I suggest saying something like " friend are how are you moods, do you still feel this , I don't know much but I think you should talk to your doctor about still feeling this and that.... Bcus i want to help you and I am starting to worry.\n\nLength of time someone has been medicated is also a problem it's takes about a couple of months before the medications are doing what they are supposed to being doing. And even still there is the chance that they are having leaking symptoms. \n\nLol i wrote a lot but i guess my whole deal was if you feel the need to say something. Choose your words wisely
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I have Bipolar Disorder and Borederline Personality Disorder. You have to be nice and be very supported to our mental health prolbems. It helps my family to take me to talk to somebody like every other week. Just read up on the disorders. And make sure he takes his meds. I once got off mine meds for 4 or 5 days and it made me sick.
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Hey, I am bipolar and your symptoms fit for bipolar but could be other problems as well. Without more info it's hard to tell. I'm not a doctor so I would never attempt a diagnosis anyway. But check the symptoms on the page link below.  If those symptoms don't fit then go to the sites home page and search for other mental conditions. The site is the National Institute of Mental Health and is 100% free and run by the government. Hope it helps and Good luck!
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What you should do is stop with the destructive behavior. You know what you're doing and how to stop it. Don't use your bipolar disorder as a crutch and an excuse whenever you screw up. Take responsibility for your actions and quit acting like a horny 16 year old.
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My husband also is bipolar. If he is not getting treatment; (which it sounds like even if he is, it is not effective); then do not pursue the relationship. Things will only get worse. With effective treatment (medication) and counseling you both can have a happy, stable relationship within which to raise your child. Placing God into that equation will really give you a head start.\nCheck out mayclinic.com for more info on bipolar symptoms and treatment. Good luck, and congratulations on you baby.
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Honestly, I don't know for sure. The site I am showing below is the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). You can start there and see what you can find. I am bipolar myself and try to help others with mental disorders where I can. Good luck, I hope you have lots of success in your efforts.
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Your best bet is to speak to a psychoanalyst. Unlike like normal psychologist and doctors who use CBT which is what I use fro treatment with bipolar disorder. They are more concerned with resolving past issues in order to work back up. My experience with CBT  has been talking about the past but dealing with my present issues and not dealing a lot with what the source was from my past. however when i went to a psychoanalyst, she had me start from childhood and find the root of the problems it's causing me now. try looking on the National institute for Mental health's website for more information and also if you have insurance look on their website to find a Doctor that may offer this sort of therapy or call them directly
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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder, sufferers experience mood swings that are far beyond what most normal people do.
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I have bipolar affective disorder. I actually hate it if i feel I'm getting special treatment from family and coworkers. But i guess there are some who would try and use it to there advantage.
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READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN ON WEB AND IN MEDICAL BOOK; TALK TO DOCTORS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND OR PSYCHIATRIST, OR TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. I've had bi-polar at least 18 yrs. & possibly longer. I think i've read that STRESS can bring it ON  or make it worse. Some helpful info i read was info. about Mentall illness that i ordered from the U.S. Government--I think it was; the way i found it: first thru: Consumer SOMETHING (I SORRY I CANNOT think of name of it right now.\nSome of my symptoms of Bipolar: very excessive TALKING with mania--just couldn't get enough said & told; flights of money making ideas- thinking of the ideas--ALMOST faster than U can write them down;also lots of hostility and BEING HATEFUL,ETC.; also too much mental energy & need for very little or no sleep;  in depressive cycle:  too much sleep & at bottom of barrel--excessively DEPRESSED & can't Make myself do things that I needed to do.  (My med. helps a little, but not LOTS & i refuse to take more then 1.5 mg.'s of zyprexa DAILY, but to possible side effects-especially Diabetees, which i don't think I HAVE -yet, anyways. --u can type in BIPOLAR I THINK UNDER SEARCH at yahoo and /or google. ---ALSO, in depressed cycle: too much sleep & lack of energy.
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They cannot help that they are bipolar.  But they have to be responsible for taking their medications everyday.  They also have to participate in counseling.\n\nFeel sorry?  Manipulation?  That's on YOU, not them.  Only you can control how you feel and react.