How to separate bipolar disorder from our personality?

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twomes

05/28/2020 at 2:24 PM

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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed "bipolar" as a teen and every since I feel like I've lost all self-confidence, especially in my personal life.

With my high highs and low lows I don't think the same way or have the same needs anymore.

Whenever I'm feeling better I regain my self-confidence and need to feel independent. And when I'm in a depressive state I need to be taken care of.

I'm afraid that my thoughts are being driven by my disorder and that it has become my personality. I feel like I don't know who I am or what I want anymore 🙄.

Do any of you also feel like this?

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Classycathy

04/14/2021 at 9:29 PM

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@Peanutbutter I agree! I also feel judged by my diagnosis. I was in a serious relationship for over 10 yrs then found out he had been cheating on me. I've been alone since then. I have a very small family and they don't understand bipolar. I don't like this feeling of being alone at all! I have always been called a "social butterfly ". I guess the older I get the more my bipolar defines me (maybe it's my life experiences). I try so very hard to be outgoing.

I was prescribed Abilify and Cymbalta at the beginning of my diagnosis. They worked great until abt 6-8 months ago. Currently, my dr has been trying some other revenues but they're not helping. I would appreciate all of the good vibes out there. Thanks.

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When I'm manic and out of control, I do things well outside my morals. I've had mania lasting several months, with 20 minute catnaps for sleep. I've just recently been diagnosed, but dodging all my life. Thankfully I've had several periods of remission, but dealing with the guilt of the bad behaviors is rough. Working through that now.

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05/09/2021 at 1:33 AM

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My uncle came to town and the family usually visits my brother's home because he has lots of room. I get high anxiety there because my bro regularly treats me poorly. I'm told by my therapists & peers to just "be myself" during the visit. I went but just smiled. I don't know how to "be myself" when I'm having anxious thoughts. Any thoughts?

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05/09/2021 at 11:27 AM

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I don't separate my bipolar disorder from my personality. The bipolar disorder IS part of part of me. To ignore it is to ignore a piece of me! Just like have deal with shyness, I have deal with the depression and mania. Fortunately I have meds that control those symptoms. And little psychological help!

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05/09/2021 at 11:59 AM

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@Megs1234 stick with the ECT it actually works I'm down 2 ..2 meds from 5. Going to start this maintenance ect once every 6 weeks or so. My mood is great memory not so good some days are trade off

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05/10/2021 at 5:22 PM

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I agree with DebRog56. I can't separate my personality from my bi polar. I am who I am. I always try to treat others the way I want to be treated.

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05/12/2021 at 11:53 PM

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@Courtney_J I feel like my disorder consumes Me and that I literally give all of myself to everyone in my life. I give myself to my children, my family (mom, bio mom, siblings etc.) Friends, my husband who doesn't even believe in mental conditions (which makes living like this much harder). I feel like I have no personality because I have given everything I have out to everyone in my life and by the end of the day I'm numb and feel nothing.

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05/18/2021 at 4:50 PM

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I feel like im on a roller coaster of emotions today I’ve been trying to calm myself down but I feel so anxious and impatient .. I feel like I can’t be around anyone today … I hate feeling like this

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05/24/2021 at 6:15 AM

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Been struggling In a relationship 18 months can’t seem to get along diagnosis bipolar/ptsd help

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05/24/2021 at 7:59 PM

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I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at 24 years old....I've felt different since I was 6 years old....I 've know I was type 2, Depressive States, since I was 32 years old....I am a Type 2 Diabetic also....I've know since I was 40 years old....My A1c is checked every 3 months now, no meds....I am healthy from everything now, including Covid-19.... Thank God!!! I am the best fit too....Lost 75 pounds total over the 7 years I've been here....I am thankful and grateful for these facts....Can anyone relate?

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