Is anyone else bipolar?

[nomore1219]

I've read the statistic that 20% of bipolar people die from suicide. That's not surprising to me as living with this is utter hell.

 

[etherealgoddess]

I've read the statistic that 20% of bipolar people die from suicide. That's not surprising to me as living with this is utter hell.

I'm honestly suspecting it. I am very depressed but have spurts where I'm like, "Wow, life is awesome!"

 

[akvalentine]

bipolar as well, though I have other mental health issues (BPD, GAD, suspected autism) that make it so much worse

 

[setmefreenow]

I've read the statistic that 20% of bipolar people die from suicide. That's not surprising to me as living with this is utter hell.

I also have bipolar disorder. The stat is not surprising to me either. This illness ruined my life.

 

[stoplmp]

Diagnosed bipolar here.

+Anxiety, depression and suspected autism (?)

This disorder AND my own acts made me ruin my life. + living with the fact that I never actually wanted to be alive. If someday back then I wanted to, I regret now.

 

[calm_canine]

I haven't been diagnosed by a psychiatrist, but my old therapist ran through the diagnostic criteria with me and believed I have it. It does make sense to me. 20% doesn't surprise me either. You get manic and do something stupid, and then your depression is even worse because your life is falling apart from all the stupid shit you're doing. I totaled my old car during a manic episode and my finances have been a disaster since.

 

[AnxietyHangover]

Yes, but it's under control thanks to the Depakote I'm taking, now I'm not bouncing between the two states all the time, I'm just depressed at all times.

 

[unnecessary]

It's very interesting what you wrote, I think it's shit, I'm in a mixed state, it's a mix of suicidal thoughts and euphoria, I become unbearable, but I found relief in self-mutilation, although I regret it