If anyone reading this really knew me they would think that I am a monster. The ways in which I’ve … More
Author: Mr. Bipolar
I am 38 years old and recently learned that I may be bipolar. I am learning as much as I can as I discover myself with this newly acquired "label". I am not afraid of the diagnosis, rather I am afraid of not being able to learn and live with the diagnosis. I firmly believe that with the right medication and right medical care I can continue to live a successful life post diagnosis while keeping my eyes open for potential pitfalls that I am learning to be more acutely aware of.
Paranoia
I am paranoid today. I was out 3 weeks after just starting a new job. That is not a good … More
Therapy…
So I went to see my therapist tonight… dun dun dun… She’s a good therapist but sometimes we butt heads … More
Meds that I take and their effectiveness.
Since I was released from inpatient treatment I have been taking trileptal and celexa. Both seem to be working. The … More
Sustained superior performance…
I think it’s fair to say that most people with bipolar have hurt people close to them. When that happens … More
Successfully avoided my bad habit today…
So I previously mentioned that I had a bad habit of seeking out affirmations from folks when I feel down … More
So I’ve got a bad habit…
I’ve got this bad habit that I think stems from my fear of abandonment and likely issues with not getting … More
Owning shit before being confronted.
This is something I need to get better at. It’s like I want to own my mistakes that occur whether … More
Medication Routine
So now that I am back to work I am getting used to taking my meds in 12 hour increments … More
Self Sabotage
When talking with my wife today I realized that I have a tendency to self-sabotage. I don’t know why I … More
