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jessi9 on Bipolar
Tuesday, January 05 2010
Living with bipolar, I've done a fair share of mucking up relationships. I can be overreactive, dramatic, flighty, impulsive, angry, analytical, jealous, demanding, all that jazz. My last relationship was a mess. I dated an alcoholic who treated me badly, so I always had something to react to. And when it ended, it ended... Read more
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jessi9 on Bipolar
Saturday, January 02 2010
One of my greatest difficulties with bipolar is an intense feeling of social insecurity. More often than not, I feel like I am wearing a great flashing sign above my head that reads "abnormal" or "messed up" or something like that. I feel absolutely transparent. I am certain everyone knows that I dont have all my ducks in a row,... Read more
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jessi9 on Bipolar
Thursday, December 31 2009
I am 21, and this past year I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. ( I am also clinically diagnosed with ADD and anxiety disorders). Since then, I have been taking 10 mg of the med Abilify. It has definitely helped control the number of "out bursts" I have, but I dont think it has deterred the feelings that I have as a result... Read more
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jessi9 on Bipolar
Thursday, December 31 2009
I am 21 and was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder this past year. It's safe to say that I have gone through many emotional hardships, which escalated to a point where I started cutting myself two years ago. (This didnt last very long). Despite the fact that I now have a diagnosis and an explanation for my behavior, I still... Read more
