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@ your advice came at the right time!

That’s awesome! I needed the reminder myself as usual 😂

Yes, I’ve been trying to do that more when I get stuck in the same thoughts. My therapist recommended it, so let’s go with legit. ☺️ Like you said whatever works tho!

Local NAMI support groups are facilitated by people with lived experience and training to provide a safe space to share our experiences and what has worked best for us. We have a lot of other educational programs here as well. If you are doing relatively well (it’s all relative for me), I highly recommend volunteering for them; you can help a lot of people. Feel free to reach out on IG if you have more questions!

@@BenefitsofBipolar thank you!

Of course!

Thank you for adding this in, we’re definitely not alone in this. Hang in there and sounds like you’ve got this! 💚

Yes it is!

I’m glad you’re here; it makes it better for me as well!

It kinda sucks but true nonetheless. Thank you.

lol, so did I! Appreciate you

Same! Thank you for watching!

I had to read this twice and then found it absolutely amazing. Like this is a complete gem. Thank you! 💚

💯‼️💯 This is beautifully said, thank you so much for adding it in! 💚

That’s good to get a diagnosis as hard as it can be and there are a lot of overlap between the two. Hang in there and I hope the meds help as well! Reach out anytime man!

Thank you! 💚

There is certainly a lot of promising data out there and I stick to the Mediterranean diet as much as possible and it helps a lot. There is a lot to consider when treating a serious mental illness and not all treatments work for ever, but there is a lot of hope. Thank you!

@ indeed. Interesting about the Med diet. I wish you well on your journey and stay well.

Thank you!

Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear that. We hear about the rural access to healthcare or complete lack thereof. Hang in there and thank you so much for your vulnerability. This really drives home this issue and I’m so sorry you’re dealing with it, we have a lot of work to do.

@BenefitsofBipolar thanks for the uplifting reply. Much appreciated ☺️

Always, hang in there the best you can and reach out any time. 💚

I’m sorry for you losses. For me and many others, medication is the door that opens the possibility to the type of lifestyle changes of which you speak. I’ve been all of those people. I’ve done all of those things. These pills have saved my life and help treat a brain illness, I’ll take them every day as long as they have the effect of helping my brain work in the right way. Therapy has also been life saving and can help with all sorts of negative emotions we feel after ridiculously tough life events. Please hang in there. Also please refrain from telling people with a serious mental illness to take their medication. It will cost people lives. And please take care of yourself.

That’s what I take as well! It’s ridiculous honestly. I could just feel myself losing control by the minute as the day went on. Thank you so much for you honesty. We can commiserate together 😂

@@3decades3kids Thank you! Things have gotten a bit better, always a journey 🫶🏼

@ I’m so happy to hear that!! 🙌💕🙌I’m going to s-end you a pm with a name.

I have, I only take a mood stabilizer currently

@ I’m going to take this over to IG

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Whew, I hear you there a lot of times. And thank you so much for the best wishes and for the honesty, it allows me to feel heard and less alone as well! 🫶🏼

Thank you and that’s so awesome to hear! Hang in there either way!

That’s definitely a good idea and worth a try! Unfortunately, I really have to prioritize getting sleep or can be at risk of a bigger episode, so it’s a delicate balance. I got up earlier the last two days, so here’s hoping! 🤞

Thank you, I really appreciate that. And hope so, and for you as well! 💚

Sorry to hear that man. But that’s incredible insight from you honestly. I knew something was wrong but was pretty delusional about how bad it was.

Thank you, it’s getting a little better by the day. Really appreciate this.

Hang in there brother, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been on Lamotrigine for 5 years tomorrow I believe. I’m 38, we’re definitely in this together. If you have IG reach out under the same name. 💚

As is often the case, another reminder this week actually 😂

You do have a new skill! I still have about $400 worth of t-shirts if you want one! 😂😂

@@BenefitsofBipolar 😆

Thank you! I didn’t do it, not yet at least 😅

Hang in there! I’m sorry you went so long without a diagnosis, that is one of the most brutal parts honestly. If it weren’t for my dreams, I’d definitely consider melatonin though. That’s awesome it works!

@@BenefitsofBipolar thanks a bunch! the psych also prescribed trazodone but I don’t like the side effects… concerning the dreams on melatonin / I’ve had crazy dreams my whole life -nothing diff -other than my poor husband has to hear about them.. haha thanks again!!

I’m so happy to hear you are still here and doing somewhat better. It’s a process and not one that is to be rushed. You have awesome friends it sounds like and the right outlook. Hang in there friend and best of luck to you as well. 💚

@@BenefitsofBipolar thanks so much man, that means a lot 💙

Wish you all the best

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Of course, I promise you it goes both ways. This interaction absolutely made my day, so thank you! 💯

Yea, it’s super disorienting when it does. It’s been a lot easier to notice since some recovery, but it came out of no where this time like it used to. Thank you for watching and for the message, it’s truly appreciated!!

Yes it is 🫶🏼

Yes, the sleep one is always my biggest fear. That and forgetting my meds which fortunately I didnt! Hang in there friend!

I used to love it so much before my diagnosis, I’m just nervous for all the intangibles, but getting closer, so getting more excited! I appreciate you man!

I’m not worried about the mood swings honestly. I’m more worried about a lack of sleep or anxiety building which could lead to hypomania. It’s a tendency when I travel regardless, so I’m just more aware of it going into this one. Forgive me for titles, gotta play along with the algorithm sometimes.

Thank you! I do truly appreciate you support. And no worries about the others, I’ve gotten through a lot more than some insecure folks hiding behind a keyboard😂 Seriously tho, it’s people like you that keep me going!

My dad is diagnosed with a few things including bipolar and autism, so the comfort items being gone, disruption of routine, and the general feeling of uneasiness as flying can be uncertain with delays and such are difficult to understand when you are neurotypical. I always find that as long as he can have some music it will work out (not without a few hiccups though and that's okay)

I really appreciate you sharing the story and the context. I just felt very relieved just reading your description. The music and podcasts are definitely what will get me through. Hiccups are okay, just gotta remember that. You’re an incredible ally and support for your Dad and the rest of us, thank you!

For real, I'm bipolar but mood swings disorder doesn't effect how I travel...

That’s awesome man, just gotta remember some people are different. 🤷‍♂️

I prefer honest about my feelings and vulnerable to help others feel comfortable in their own lives. But whatever makes you feel better! 😂

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That is definitely one way of handling those thoughts and sometimes the only way. Therapy has helped a lot for me as well in this regard. Thank you!

That’s the struggle, in one comment, thank you for saying this. I’ve had to cut back so much on caffeine. The sacrifice is real,,, I appreciate your input greatly!

Thank you! And always!

@@BenefitsofBipolar Anytime!

Thank you! Unfortunately it’s truly all we can do. Sometimes it’s does just take a little time tho!

Thanks man! Always have to find a way somehow!

Hi! Thank you! 🙏🏼

That’s so fair and very well said. It can be really tough, I’ve had to have a lot of the same conversations. Hang in there friend.

Lamotrigine, it definitely works for me!

@@BenefitsofBipolar thank you so much! I just had a meeting with a pyschiatrist thinking i had adhd but she told me she thinks its Bipolar 2 which through me off, so now im trying to do research

That’s so smart of you to do your research right away and take it in stride. I… did not, you’re so far ahead of the curve even if it doesn’t feel like that. There are a lot of overlapping symptoms as well. Hang in there friend and reach out any time!

@@BenefitsofBipolar i will admit it did make me frustrated because i felt like my life was over. I didnt know anything about bipolar 2 and that really scared me alot, so watching videos and doing research really helped me understand this 🫶

That’s exactly how I felt when at diagnosis. You are definitely not alone and we’ll get through it

Thank you, I appreciate that greatly man. Hang in there as well! 💚

I appreciate you man! Always. I’ll be on and off, just can’t keep that consistent schedule I was on. Gotta keep that real income first, thank you for this though. It definitely helps man.