Hi there. Looking for some guidance. I'm struggling with what seems to be bi polar disorder. I really have no idea where to start? Other than admit it. Finding a Dr. Is next. Not even sure where to look? I live in a very small community. And have trust issues with Doctors.
Any help would be awesome.
I'm a 44 year old male.
Happy most of the time.
I live a blessed life I'm very grateful for. I lo e my girlfriend of 14 years dearly. I dont want to mess up the good.
Welcome to the community.
I'm glad you found us. It's important to seek out professional help in order to get a diagnosis.
I'm glad you are happy in your life and have a supportive girl friend
I hope you find a Dr soon
Best of luck
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You are taking the 1st steps...Admitting that it is an issue....I've struggled with the issue for a long time. Mental health professionals are just like any other care provider....you might have to go to more than 1 to get comfortable...Doctors aren't my favorite either....but they've become a necessary evil.
Welcome. I’m fairly new to this group too.
I am super proud of you for taking the first steps to wellness. I’m also glad you have a great support system with your girlfriend. My husband has been a blessing to me. We have been together for 17 years. He has seen me through all the ups and downs. I have with him as well.
Sigh, yes, doctors. They can help and some can help but aren’t necessarily a good fit. I know from experience. I wish you well with finding a compatible doctor and one that takes your insurance. (If you happen to have insurance.) At any rate, someone who values you as a person and is very good for you when it comes to the healing journey of acceptance and maintaining your mental health. Overall health too. I prefer personally a holistic approach. One who can see their patients completely as a person and not just treat the symptoms.
I have been diagnosed in my life by several different doctors. It took one perceptive physician’s assistant and a very understanding and qualified doctor to be able to assign a diagnosis that is accurate for me. They also takes into account my biological makeup and how I tolerate medications. Through support groups, counseling talk therapy, medications and good support systems I have found since 2007 (When I was newly diagnosed.) That I can thrive, have a meaningful life and be healthy and happy. Daily I work on myself and try to be better every day.
Sorry for talking about myself when I mean to encourage and welcome you. I just find, for me personally, to share experiences and that we learn from each other.
I wish you well in your journey. ☺️ We are here for you and fully support you.
Thank you. Anything helps. Last three days was a ride. And not fun. Now im sick. So I'm really grasping the power of this. Seems to really kick in during stress.
I'm away from home. Have been home for less than 10 weeks in 2 years. So. Its tiring.
Most of the time I just keep going to help forget about my episodes. It's a struggle. Sometimes it almost head out of body experience.
Anyways thanks for the reply.
When you say what seems to be, we're you recently diagnosed or you are going by symptoms you read?
Ok, it's kinda been addressed. I'll watch for more. Bi-polar has a lot of symptoms. I'm happy to talk about it if you need to share.
I have not been diagnosed.For the last year ive been greatly concerned about it.
Almost wanted to forget it and pretend it was just some bad times.
Well in honesty I've realized a pattern that dates back to far to remember exact.
My mother was bipolar. And my cousins mother. Both mothers side.
But back to me. I stress and revolve on issues over and over.
It's almost a high.
This is my most consistant state.
Now some things that are very small issues can make me go almost insane. I blow it out of proportion. Get super mad. Then get really sad guilty and proceed to keep hammering myself down emotionally.
After a few days of this. I'll say F that" im good at this and great at that. And start this war path. Mostly to motivate.
Anyways without getting off topic. My gorlfriends mother has sensed it. My Father as well.
I know I shouldn't self diagnose. But looking back at my life. Its hard not to admit. It sounds like me .
What is the point?
Anyone else feel this way?
Hello from the UK.
