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17-06-2020 10:33 PM
17-06-2020 10:33 PM
Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
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
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17-06-2020 10:50 PM
17-06-2020 10:50 PM
Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
Welcome to forums
Lola here, one of the moderators. I am sorry to hear hear you are currently struggling. It has take n courage for you to come here and open up. Here you will find supportive forum members.
Take care
lola
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17-06-2020 11:40 PM
17-06-2020 11:40 PM
Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
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.
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18-06-2020 08:12 AM
18-06-2020 08:12 AM
Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
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.
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18-06-2020 02:33 PM
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18-06-2020 06:57 PM
18-06-2020 06:57 PM
Re: Struggling bipolar 1 mania intense anxiety
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.