Bipolar disorder and loneliness

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Happyness

12/18/2018 at 1:44 PM

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Hi friends from a country far away emoticon island I would like to ask people who suffer from bipolar disorder how they succeed in bearing loneliness, that, unfortunately, is a characteristic of our disease. Thank you

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tessgheith

01/08/2023 at 7:45 PM

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I get out as much as I can, because I am a Senior, I go to the Senior Center in my city Four times a week

Also, I try to stay in touch with family

When I am at home, I have some hobbies that keep me busy

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Truint40

01/11/2023 at 12:08 AM

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@tessgheith can I ask how old you were when you found out you had bipolar? I found out when I was ten. I am now almost forty and I struggle so much with my highs and lows. I'm on six different meds I have caseworkers, but I feel done. How do you feel with bipolar?

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02/27/2023 at 9:17 AM

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@Truint40 Don't mind me for jumping in- I found out when I was in my late twenties (I am now 55). It took a while to get diagnosed and it felt like forever to find the balance of meds needed to keep me 'stable' I am so tired all the time worrying about it & living with it. I have been "done" with it for a while now....but luckily still here just chugging long. Wish I didn't have to live with this burden.

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06/06/2023 at 5:39 PM

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@magicpamela I'm sorry you feel this way. I've been taking meds since I was ten I am now 40. I hate it. I have to follow diets to keep the weight off. Some days the meds don't seem to do anything I get into mixed episodes. I've now been diagnosed with schizoaffective which is a whole new hurtle. I hope you find peace. If you want to email me feel free. I haven't been on here in months. truintandcompany@gmail.com

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08/17/2023 at 2:47 AM

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@Truint40 I found out around 15 and I’m 59 now!!

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02/27/2023 at 5:05 PM

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I try to stay connected to people and groups with similar diagnoses. I get lonely sometimes and I'm always tired. I don't know if it's a part of the disorder or not.

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03/01/2023 at 2:50 AM

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@JamieShaw I think it could be from the disorder and also the meds. It depends on the person. I sometimes feel tired all the time. It stinks…

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03/01/2023 at 3:33 AM

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@Pink25 thank you

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@JamieShaw you are very welcome. Message me anytime if you need to chat.

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I just bought a big jar of grape jelly & Baltimore Orioles love it and Red headed wood peckers!!!

I’ve named them!!!

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07/31/2023 at 2:51 AM

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I don't have a healthy response for this answer. Like you said, it's characteristic of us. Not, however, does the rest of the world suffer from this. It is definitely helpful if you have bipolar friends or friends and family that totally understand the disease. I just am always friendly and the negative is I have found out I don't think I quite need as many people as I did before

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11/24/2024 at 6:08 AM

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My loneliness comes because I isolate way to much. I know that new friends aren't going to come knocking on my door. I have to leave my bedroom to meet new people and make some much needed friends and support system. I get self conscious when talking to someone

in social settings.I start to get nervous, which makes me talk even faster, then I start moving my arms as I talk and then I start to studder. I tell people that my mouth can't keep up with my brain. Then I am embarrassed and wished that I was back in my bedroom isolating again. I think that church is a great place to go and meet people that openly love you and accept you for who you are, bipolar and all. God bless-Misty

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