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u/hyper_thymic · 3 pointsr/BipolarReddit

I can't answer all your questions, but I just want to second what /u/bluntlybipolar wrote and add a little more encouragement. As they said, it's totally normal to feel the way you feel, and if you didn't, I would probably be more worried about you.

I'm a huge fan of this book. It's simple, straightforward, and written in very short question/answer sections, so you can pick it up and put it down. If you're younger, this version may be more helpful.

Getting a mood tracking app is also a pretty good self-care starting place. Filling it out can help you learn to develop the habit of paying attention to how you're feeling. I know that Daylio is pretty popular on this subreddit, but I prefer the T2 Mood Tracker because I find I'm more honest when I have to fill out lots of sliders. I'm also a little paranoid and like that they don't save my information on their servers.

You will probably make mistakes and have setbacks, but that's okay, because it's part of the learning process. Everybody on this subreddit has made them and most of us will be happy to give you support and the benefit of our experience.

I also want to say that, although having a mood disorder really sucks, this is probably the best time in human history to have one. We have a lot more effective medications now, and there are many to choose from, so if something doesn't work for you, you and your doctor can keep trying new things. The internet also gives you access to more information and to people like you, who know what you're going through.

I wish you the best of luck and hope that what I've said can be helpful for you.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/BipolarReddit

Things can definitely get better, but the path to recovery involves a lot of trial and error, and sometimes, a bit of fear and terror. I have found that, for me, the more educated I become about bipolar disorder the more at peace I become; things seem less frightening and I find myself better equipped to deal with it.

May I suggest an excellent book about bipolar disorder for you? "The Bipolar Handbook" is the best book that I have read to date about the disorder. I suggest purchasing it for yourself. They have it on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Handbook-Real-Life-Up---Date/dp/1583332499/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1293299456&sr=1-1

I hope that things improve for you. It may take a while. Just don't give up. :) Also, Merry Christmas if you happen to celebrate it.

u/Chipsandiscream · 2 pointsr/bipolar

Well...I had this friend. I had a crush on him. Now, I am very independent, but at the time I was having some sort of crisis or something, and it was before I was diagnosed. At times, my friend would get angry and describe me as needy and dramatic. I guess I was.

Anyways, when I got diagnosed, one of the books I read helped me understand all the feelings I got from my social relationships that -hurt- me. Why was I so needy? Why was I overly helpful? There are things that are positive but I guess our view of the world just turns them around. That book is :
https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Handbook-Real-Life-Up-Date/dp/1583332499

Maybe you already read it...but oh well, it helped me.