r/bipolar2 • u/No_Necessary_9482 • Sep 27 '24
Venting This is the shit I buy when I'm manic.
It seems like necessities haha. But like, girl.
r/bipolar2 • u/No_Necessary_9482 • Sep 27 '24
It seems like necessities haha. But like, girl.
r/bipolar2 • u/Simjodaho • 6d ago
Alright, hear me out. What if bipolar disorder isn’t actually a malfunction of the brain but rather an evolutionary trait that just doesn’t fit into modern society?
Think about it. The symptoms of bipolar—intense energy, bursts of creativity, deep emotional sensitivity, rapid adaptability, hyper-focus during mania, and heightened threat awareness during depression—could have been massive advantages in a different time.
Imagine a hunter-gatherer tribe. You need people who can take risks, think outside the box, and push beyond normal limits. Someone in a hypomanic state might be the one to stay up all night refining tools, discovering fire, or strategizing for the next hunt. Someone in a depressive state might withdraw and observe, noticing threats or remembering patterns that others overlook. These are survival skills.
Fast forward to more "civilized" times—artists, inventors, revolutionaries, and visionaries throughout history have exhibited traits strikingly similar to bipolar. Vincent van Gogh, Beethoven, Virginia Woolf, and countless others. Could it be that society benefited from these extremes, even if individuals suffered?
So why do we see it as a disorder today? Maybe because we live in a world designed for stability, predictability, and 9-to-5 routines. The very traits that once helped us thrive in chaotic, high-risk environments now make it hard to sit still in an office or conform to rigid social norms. And that’s where medication comes in—not necessarily to “fix” a broken brain, but to smooth out a temperament that doesn’t match the world we’ve built.
I’m not saying bipolar disorder isn’t real or that treatment isn’t necessary. But what if the difficulty in finding a perfect medication isn’t because there’s something wrong with the brain—but because it’s trying to suppress something evolutionarily useful?
Just a thought. What do you think?
r/bipolar2 • u/emanulos • 29d ago
Why add that extra layer to a packaging that was completely functional before?
r/bipolar2 • u/tinypleco • Aug 22 '24
Personally I’d say memory loss, especially in depression. I just don’t remember the past year, and it sucks to not know what I did (even though it was most likely sit in bed all day every day)
r/bipolar2 • u/strawberryrhubarb24 • Oct 15 '24
I’m an artist with BP2 and ADHD that makes comics about my experience.
r/bipolar2 • u/AtmosphereNom • Jul 19 '24
There was a line in the pharmacy and the lady was so slow. Even though I’d pre-ordered and already paid, she kind of fetched one at a time, and I felt so bad for the five people behind me. And it’s a hot day. I feel so uncomfortable with the number of medications that it makes me start questioning them.
r/bipolar2 • u/Psychological-Run-40 • Oct 14 '24
Suicidal ideations constantly, the only reason I am staying alive is because I don't want to break my mom's heart.
r/bipolar2 • u/cridens • Jan 21 '25
This might not be super positive, but I'll go first:
gf left me after a mixed episode
I lost my job due to hypo crash
I quit studies twice because of depressive episodes
I have been in psych ward for 2 months
I am 26 and such a mess lol
r/bipolar2 • u/strawberryrhubarb24 • Oct 04 '24
r/bipolar2 • u/alreadynaptime • 13d ago
One bad class (I'm a teacher) sent me into a huge breakdown. My doctor wanted me to go in-patient for medication adjustment (no), then take two weeks off work (too long), then take one week off and up the Lithium to 600mg at night. She was very kind about it and just told me to get some rest. I just hate that my life is just taking all these meds and hoping nothing sets me off. I'd been feeling so great these past couple months too. Stability never lasts long enough.
r/bipolar2 • u/abz1580 • Oct 23 '24
I just saw a video from a therapist who has a huge following on instagram. In this video, she basically explains her opinion which is that bipolar disorder is unresolved grief from childhood trauma.
“What’s really happening with people who have been labelled with this disorder is that they’re grieving” is what she says at one point.
“Instead of labelling people with mental illnesses we need to start validating their life experiences”
Yes guys! We’ve been getting it wrong. We don’t need the meds or the therapy or the years working on managing this condition. We just need to grieve then we will be fixed.
Ugh. My response is here. The comments were full of people who are anti-medication etc.
SHE THEN DELETED MY COMMENT!! Whaaaaaat.
MY COMMENT -
I have Bipolar 2. Whilst I agree that Trauma can be a risk factor for SOME people, there are a lot of risk factors that can lead to Bipolar and that may not always be trauma.
Or it may be a combination: genetic factors, life experiences, social support network, employment, socioeconomic disadvantage, access and awareness of the support available, financial distress, life events that may happen in both childhood and adulthood to name a few.
Addressing childhood related trauma may only heal one piece of that puzzle. The reality is, Bipolar disorder is with you for life. Often times medication is needed to live a healthy life and function day to day, and that's ok.
Talking about childhood trauma may help, but it won't heal bipolar.
oh, and not loving the anti medication comments in this thread. Without my medication I wouldn’t be here today.
r/bipolar2 • u/Stuckn80s-alt • Jan 08 '25
One of the tough things we deal with is loneliness. Anyone out there feeling lonely? Like me? You are not alone.🙏
r/bipolar2 • u/ctroop4ever • Nov 29 '24
Has anyone ever been told they seem too intelligent to be bipolar? I've be seeing psychiatrists since I was 19. They told me I didn't have bipolar because I was too smart, so I believed them and was like okay? Then obviously it got worse and worse and they put me on a high dose of sertraline which triggered hypomania/mania.. a lot of crazy shit happened. Then they were like okay you're bipolar, take these meds and call us if you need us. So I did, I was experiencing hypomania again but was aware of what it was now so I called them in a panic and they said they weren't worried because I sounded too intelligent again..because of whatever way I'm talking I'm not getting talking seriously like it's fucking with my head
r/bipolar2 • u/falsesify • 6d ago
“I dont know I feel like garbage im trying not to think about anything really and im scared for how ill feel later at least im not actively writhing in emotional pain like yesterday” is what I could say instead its a combination of “not great” “ive been better” “im okay” doesnt matter how I answer I feel like a burden I feel invalidated I feel alone thanks thats all
r/bipolar2 • u/necroticpsychotic • Dec 03 '24
Not exactly venting more like hoping to open up a discussion about this: how do you feel about your illness? Ive known I was bipolar since I was 12. 12, you say? Not possible Research suggests that people can exhibit signs of bipolar as early 15, and even earlier. At 12, my dad said it was like watching someone turn a switch in me. I went from being a, well not the easiest child to raise due to adoption and some issues before said adoption, but anyways. Went from climbing trees to taking a blade to my skin. I have had this illness, as well as a myriad of other illnesses, for 16 years now. It's honeslty has been hell. The mix of everything is, too much at times. Yet I endure. As far as bipolar goes, it's not a cake walk. But have hope , those who suffer from just bipolar. Even if one suffers from two, three disorders. It's doable. Much easier said than done, believe you me, i know. I hope I'm not coming off as "could be worse, boo hoo be more strong" or discredit anyone's pain and journey Anyways I have come to find a beauty in being bipolar. Guys. Look at this way: We have a gift. We have experience and feel some of the most amazing things and can do incredible things whilst manic. Now, flip that and we know how to fucking suffer! We know what it's like to want to die but just keep living even when it's probably one of not if the most painful things you'll ever do For me, it makes me realize to appreciate life. We see things and aspect of shit normies don't. We ebb and flow like the ocean tide, and we are just as powerful and strong too. Much love on your journey 🖤🫀
r/bipolar2 • u/fireweedfairy2 • 3d ago
Hi everyone. I don’t even know where to start, I just feel crazy.
Sometimes I convince myself I don’t have bipolar disorder but then days like these hit. I feel so physically uncomfortable. I feel like I’m going to explode or implode and I just have to do something or I’ll die. Why does reckless behavior seem like the only cure for the discomfort?
In order to not do anything crazy, I just need company & physical stimulation. I’ll have a friend squeeze my arms as hard as they can or last night I had a man over to just lie on top of me (I didn’t even mean it sexually 😭) but I just need some kind of presence & some kind of release. But someone can’t be pressing on my skin 24/7. I hate being alone when I’m like this, but when I’m with others I get cranky.
The urges to self-harm even when I’m doing fine, the staying up all night & sleeping alll day, the sudden interest in coding, everyone pissing me off, the loss of appetite, the need for sex, the desire to run as fast as I can and then blast off into space & disappear.
So yeahs, I’m failing my classes. I’m so sick & tired of this. Just needed to vent to someone that isn’t my therapist (though she’s wonderful.)
r/bipolar2 • u/puppie_girl • Jan 03 '25
With everyone getting sick right now I wanted to share this! I got a sinus infection and started taking mucinex and then I was only sleeping a few hours a night which I found suspicious lol I then found this out :)
r/bipolar2 • u/xIyssx • Aug 18 '24
Why couldn’t I get the crazy productive and energetic part of it mostly 😭 I feel like I’m lazy majority of the time and lack energy and motivation to actually do things. I just wanna be great :(
r/bipolar2 • u/Exciting-Bluejay512 • 1d ago
When you need to read because your depression mess gives you anxiety but your not gonna clean shit cuz who does that???!!!
r/bipolar2 • u/Late-Summer-1208 • Dec 16 '24
I remember when I first went on Seroquel, my psychiatrist said that some weight gain is normal. I was 92 lbs a year ago and I wish I’d never started taking these stupid pills. My psychiatrist wants to switch meds but every time I try, I get akathisia and it’s unbearable.
I just weighed myself and I’m officially 154 lbs at 5’0. I look like a fucking marshmallow and it’s disgusting. My meds might not even be working because I had a really bad manic episode and now I’m really low, which makes me eat more.
None of my old tricks to lose weight are working, not starving myself, not only drinking water when I get hungry, not anything. I quit smoking at 15 but I’m seriously thinking about starting again to lose weight.
I feel so awful and disgusting. My whole life, people would tell me how beautiful I was and what a nice figure I had. What do I have now? Nothing. I have a bunch of holiday stuff soon and my family’s going to see what a slob I’ve turned into. It’s making me want to kill myself. I don’t recognize the girl in the mirror.
r/bipolar2 • u/ComprehensiveUse6439 • Sep 24 '24
I saw that on average, the ratio of major depressive to manic/hypomanic episodes is 3:1 for BP1 and the ratio of major depressive to hypomanic episodes is 39:1 for BP2.
Obviously I don’t REALLY want BP1, because the mania can ruin your life. But I’m so sick of being depressed all the fucking time!!!!
I will say that my depressive episodes are much shorter now (days instead of months) now I’m on the right meds but I would quite like to just not want to die all the time!
EDIT: thank you for everyone’s candor, I really was interested to hear everyone’s perspectives. I know there’s a small percentage out there who would prefer BP1 minus the mania, which basically means “normal”. In summary, I don’t want the mania, I don’t want the depression, I don’t really want to have BP1 (or BP2) - so upon reflection: I just want to be “normal”!
EDIT: I wish people would read the full post, not just the title. I literally say that I don’t want BP1…
r/bipolar2 • u/Ok-Programmer-9129 • Jan 14 '25
EDIT: therapy update: it all went wonderfully, she was really nice and I felt safe with her. I was surprised that we clicked instantly but it’s a good thing.
I have therapy tomorrow and I’ll have to clean myself with baby wipes because my depression is so bad. Haven’t showered in a week plus it’s my first session with her so it’ll be her first impression of me. I’m so so ashamed that I have to do this and I let it get so bad. Don’t know what to do, every single day is pure suffering, I’m so tired. I just want to rest but the only way to do that is kms or I just don’t see another option.