Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
KazbarContributor
Hi. I'm new to this page. I'm struggling right now, a death in the family and also a very unwell friend. I am a mum of 2 young boys with a partner. But today I'm totally off the radar. Can't stop, going crazy. More meds? What to do. Feeling quite desperate
In response to: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
lolaSenior Contributor
In response to: Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @Kazbar
I am sorry for your loss and that you have so many things going on in your family.
There is no easy answer. If you feel meds will help you get through the grief, try and think of it as temporary, and try and get grief counselling as well.
In response to: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
frogSenior Contributor
Hi @Kazbar just wanted to let you know that I read your post and I'm sorry things are so hard right now. I have also experienced BP1 mania with intense anxiety due to out of control stress and lack of sleep. It's beyond words and I hope I never experience it again. I'm definitely not saying that I know how you feel, but you will find solidarity here from people who have some understanding of the challenges. For me, it took a major circuit breaker to find some equilibrium.
Do you have support from health professionals? Eventually I got a support team - good gp, psychiatrist and psychologist - as well as a few trusted friends. My initial self help was walking, and trying to keep some routine, but I dk what I would have done without help from good people in the mental health field.
Take care, frog.
In response to: Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
KazbarContributor
In response to: Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
frogSenior Contributor
Hey @Kazbar thinking of you tonight.
I hope you get some good rest.
I'm really worn out so I won't be for long.
Just wanted to wish you well.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
