I think it's great to have a support system in place /because/ we're bipolar. We do have special challenges sometimes because of our bipolar. So absolutely, I'm here for you.

I am one as well. It's just something I have to live with the rest of my life. I chose not to be on medication b/c I know with diet and exercise, I can try and tame it the best I could.

i've been on a roller coaster with my bi polar. since i was diagnosed ten years ago, i've gained 80lbs, lost 40, then gained another 60. even though i take medication that promotes weight gain, i still think i can conquer this with the support of my family and hopefully friends i meet here.

i'm a really good listener

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I am not bipolar. However, I have very unstable moods and high anxiety, which almost labels me as a bipolar. The only mood stabilizer I've found is actually my birth control pills.

This looks like a good group! Just wanted to say good luck to everyone! I've been diagnosed with bipolar for 10 years now and I'm finally doing some good things that are working! I used Olanzapine on a couple occasions and I have gained 50 pounds because of it. I've been off of it now but have not taken the time and effort to lose the weight till now. I'm finally getting me body back! I also wanted to mention that I have a pretty popular blog I write about bipolar and living healthy if anyone wants to check it out. I try to put as much good info in there and tons of real life experiences. Check it out!

http://bipolaroutloud.com/

I am not bipolar. However, I have very unstable moods and high anxiety, which almost labels me as a bipolar. The only mood stabilizer I've found is actually my birth control pills.

It sounds like PMDD could be the culprit behind your mood and anxiety problems if the pill helps even you out. The pill makes me crazed. Haha. It's tricky being off it, but it helps my bipolar significantly.

I am not bipolar. However, I have very unstable moods and high anxiety, which almost labels me as a bipolar. The only mood stabilizer I've found is actually my birth control pills.

It sounds like PMDD could be the culprit behind your mood and anxiety problems if the pill helps even you out. The pill makes me crazed. Haha. It's tricky being off it, but it helps my bipolar significantly.

I have heard of PMDD and always sort of figured that I had it. However, would that also explain the moods when I'm not nearing or on my period?

what pill are you on???

I am not bipolar. However, I have very unstable moods and high anxiety, which almost labels me as a bipolar. The only mood stabilizer I've found is actually my birth control pills.

It sounds like PMDD could be the culprit behind your mood and anxiety problems if the pill helps even you out. The pill makes me crazed. Haha. It's tricky being off it, but it helps my bipolar significantly.

I have heard of PMDD and always sort of figured that I had it. However, would that also explain the moods when I'm not nearing or on my period?

what pill are you on???

I'm on Tri-Sprintec.

Hi my name is Ingrid and I am bipolar.. Been fighting both mental physical problem. It sucks cause I go to the gym and push hard to escape reality. Then also put that mask on on like nothing wrong. I find by getting on treadmill I can escape the real world for a while but then something else steps in and causes problems. How to deal with something like this??:sad:

Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with bipolar and was completely stunned by this. I always thought that it was just anxiety and depression that I was suffering from and nothing more. I'm having a hard time dealing with it actually so it would be great to have others to talk to about it

It doesn't have to be a scary thing. I've been diagnosed for 13 years and it has definitely been a journey that I'm still on. I think I finally found a good medication combo after all these years. If you want to talk more, you can add me as a friend, I'm happy to talk to others, especially newly starting the journey. I have a blog about bipolar that you may find interesting: bipolaroutloud.com. It's good to see you on an exercise and health site though, working out and eating right has been VERY beneficial in managing symptoms and episodes for me and many others I've talked to.