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Living with mental illness 2016-10-05 08:48:08 Post No. 17639142
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I've been living with bipolar symptoms since I was 12, or about 10 years. I tend to have more depressive cycles than manic, and it's wreaked havoc on my life, or the one I might've had. I received my diagnosis when I was 15, but eventually stopped treatment.
I haven't been able to hold a job for
more than a few months at a time, and while I'm currently in university, I know at any moment that it can and will come crashing down (as history has proved.)
I know my actions are harmful, and I'm often very cognizant of them, even during my cycles, but during these cycles, I just can't seem to stop them. It's like I'm watching my own life on tv. Indifference to consequence is what I would say is the hallmark feature of my illness, not an overt depression or mania.
I suppose I'm not really looking for advice, but another person who might be experiencing something similar. Sorry for this stream of consciousness
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i can relate anon.
i have clinical depression, apparently i've been dealing with it on and off since i was a young kid, but in the past 3 years its gotten really bad, and in the past year especially bad.
broke and in debt, teetering on homelessness, can't figure out how to make things better and i never have enough energy or care enough to try and change things anyhow.
i flunked out of university more than once.
you should try and get back in treatment, maybe it will help.
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Anons I have suffered with depression and bipolar disorder both of which run in the family. The other week I felt fucking incredible, I know this is a meme buzzword but I felt euphoric, nothing could bring me down at all
Now I feel like I'm at the brink of another cycle of depression
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Get on medication you idiot.
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>>17639142
Get the damn meds, and ffs see some sunlight or buy some vitamin-D3 drops.
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I have bipolar type 1, I suggest meds, depakote has been my life saver. I used to be incredibly depressed but it mellowed my moods out significantly, and with some restraint I can keep manic episodes to a minimum. There are also things that trigger episodes, try to be aware of them. Look for a good mood stabilizer, it will change things significantly. Just started getting my shit together and even then, it's a fucking challenge to get out of bed.
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Tell me why you are sick.
This is my life's work.
Cannabis alone and peaceful music is a great first step.
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