I have bipolar disorder (a.k.a. manic depression). I have the bipolar II type.
I was just wondering if other people who have the condition would choose to keep it, or would choose to get rid of it, if they had the chance?
For me the question would be difficult. Sometimes I get really demoralised and downbeat about […]
as ive just realised that in the uk particularly scotland, the winter season can last for almost 6 months.
starting from november when it becomes frosty right through to march/april. no wonder we're so damned miserable.
am i right?
Answer: I live in Finland and it's really tuff from November to February, especially if there is no snow. […]
if you are in your 30's, not elderly
Answer: its called where did i put the bloody keys and wallet , dont worry about it ive done that from about the age of 18 im 42 now , i got worried quite a bit in my twentys about it and i was […]
I have bipolar II. I find that virtually every day I have the symptoms of it. Sometimes they are very acute, which can be extremely difficult, whilst other times they are very mild, but nevertheless still there (i.e. little downswings or upswings).
To be honest, there has only been ONE day in the entire […]
Ok, I'm going to see a psychologist tomorrow because I think I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder which makes me worry about stupid things and I have panic attacks.
What should I tell the psychologist when I see him/her ? Should I just could out with it straigh or beat around the bush ?
Answer: You should tell […]
Please can you describe your suicidal thougts to me?
i just wonder of they are similar to mine
i just either picture myself with the sharp kitchen knife you know the cleaver ones for hurbs and just pulling it over my wrists
or i lay on the bed thnking of the tablets and taking them all in one […]
How long have you been on depression meds for, do you think it a waste i cant remember anything for 4 years?
my sister got married, had a baby christmasses and birthdays just cant remember any of this, i have been on lots of different meds for depression ptsd ocd paranoia and
just a waste of […]
I have bipolar disorder (a.k.a. manic depression). I have the bipolar II type.
I was just wondering if other people who have the condition would choose to keep it, or would choose to get rid of it, if they had the chance?
For me the question would be difficult. Sometimes I get really demoralised and […]
And get it completely wrong? For instance, if someone asks a lot of mental health related questions, could people leap to the conclusion that they may be talking about themselves? And would you try and get that person to seek help, even though only an assumption has been made that they actually have a mental […]
Typical signs are
- decreased mood
-inability to enjoy things
-feelings of guilt or hopelessness
-increase or decrease in appetite
-increase or decrease in amount of sleep
-early morning waking -3-4am
-thoughts of self harm or suicide
Answer: when you find out tell me cos am not far off it
Answer: when you are upset and down and never see anything in a postive […]