Bipolar confusion.

@Elin Mate. you just sound like a realy realy nice genuine person who deserves a break and an answer. Nothings your fault Elin. I reckon some one who knows a lot more about this is going to pick this up and help you. There are a bunch of pretty smart people here, Me , ive never been to church but i see you caught in a turmoil tornado and im going to pray for you anyway. who knows what little bit of magic might come your way.

You are way more brave than i actually think you realize.. tonys..... moonbase 1

Hello @Elin well done on your achievements over the years. I'm bipolar too and can understand the self-doubt, and not always trusting our own judgement. For me the self-doubt has been worst when getting over a setback, before I've refound my equanimity. On the other hand confusion and misinterpreting things has sometimes been a sign for me that I'm not doing so well and need to look after myself.

Your faith sounds like a real strength. I don't know what CPE is but I admire your voluntary work, and living your values.

Take care

Dimity

Peace be with you @Elin .

I kind of see what you mean. When I think of Bipolar I in high phases, questioning the mania seems like something that happens after you hit the ceiling. Then again, maybe that kind of nuance happens all the time. I'm really not sure.

It sounds as though you have a lot to offer @Elin , and the CPE has recognised that and helped you grow even further.

There's a thread here called Let`s talk about Bipolar with some lovely people including @Appleblossom and @Shaz51 and there's also one for Christian chat - lots of social threads and interest groups.

Hello and welcome @Elin

My husband has had lots of different diagnosis including the latest one bipolar 2

Which he really thinks he does not have

Sending you lots of hugs and sitting with you

If you like to chat we are here for you and I will tag you

Thanks for the tag @Dimity xx

Hi... People who live well with bipolar are indistinguishable from anyone else, so try not to get down about bipolar. There's heaps of really high functioning people with bipolar, they're just invisible. My psychiatrist has a patient who's a doctor with bipolar.

I'm a bit concerned about you being allergic to lithium... As it's often in our water! But often people use the word allergic when they mean intolerant. There are heaps of other meds... I've literally tried well over a dozen for bipolar, lithium is only one. I get an allergic reaction is disconcerting, but there are literally dozens of meds you can try. I'd encourage you to find a psychiatrist you can have a strong relationship with and together to develop stability. I'm pro meds for managing bipolar, but it's true some people can manage without maintenance medication. I'd encourage you to have rescue meds on hand though, and to be really savvy about self monitoring and really cluey about your mood states. Without the support of a good psychiatrist it can be really hard to manage bipolar, all the best to stay strong.

Hi @AuntJobiska

I agree with you wholeheartedly. I have been stable for sometime now and it’s a strange but positive experience just getting used to the fact that what’s left over is just you. I have a wonderful psychiatrist and that has made a world of difference.

Thinking of you.