# Help me. \[questions re: bipolar disorder\] **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 3, 2015, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827 "2015-01-03T03:19:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/21 "2015-01-25T04:51:16Z")
> [@gigi](#): > > Yes, that’s what someone in pain and scared needs, a drill sergeant. Ime, people who have the “buck up and get over it” attitude have never delt with mental illness themselves so I find it best to ignore them ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/22 "2015-01-25T05:10:00Z")
Get yourself a motorcycle. A Dual-Sport. I suggest a Suzuki DR of whatever vintage you can afford. The early 350’s are outstanding and the later 400’s are very good as well. ---
**Author:** ![theo112](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@theo112](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/theo112)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/23 "2015-01-25T05:22:26Z")
Thanks to everyone for their help especially April and Anamen and thank you gigi for sticking up for me =) there are still good people in the world. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/24 "2015-01-25T06:01:00Z")
I don’t want to make you mad because you might kill me. What drugs worked to bring about your recovery? Do you do therapy outside of the medications? If so, have you found that it is helpful? ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/25 "2015-01-25T06:04:37Z")
> [@Khatruid](#): > > I don’t want to make you mad because you might kill me. What drugs worked to bring about your recovery? Do you do therapy outside of the medications? If so, have you found that it is helpful? Not cool:smack: ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/26 "2015-01-25T06:05:35Z")
I apologize for the “you might kill me” line. Lame. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![AnaMen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dfb087/32.png) [@AnaMen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnaMen)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/27 "2015-01-25T06:16:40Z")
Thanks for checking back in, **theo12**. Please don’t give up on yourself or put off being honest with your doctor about these feelings you’ve been having. Asking for the help you need is brave, not something to be ashamed of. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/28 "2015-01-25T06:17:23Z")
I found Uncommon Knowledge very helpful. For some of it see: [![](https://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/sites/clinical-depression.co.uk/files/cycle-of-depression-sd-noc.gif) ](https://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/sites/clinical-depression.co.uk/files/cycle-of-depression-sd-noc.gif) > **[The Primal Human Needs - A New Framework for Happiness | Hypnosis Downloads](https://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/blog/the-primal-human-needs)** > > Knowing the 9 Primal Human Needs and ensuring you meet them healthily can transform your life. > **[Clinical Depression Learning Path](https://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/depression-learning-path/)** > > To beat depression, it is essential that you understand it fully. The Depression Learning Path will ensure you get the whole picture. It also has a depression program with hypnotic audio files. I bought it and got a “no questions asked” refund (to save money). I’ve found that mood-stabilizers are required to avoid manic episodes. ---
**Author:** ![JohnClay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/29 "2015-01-25T06:21:58Z")
Mood-stabilizers should help for either end of your moods… you may need fairly strong ones. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/30 "2015-01-25T06:23:39Z")
> [@Khatruid](#): > > I don’t want to make you mad because you might kill me. If you were trying to be funny, it doesn’t really work. Let’s avoid saying things like this on here, it doesn’t help anything and comes off mean. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/31 "2015-01-25T06:55:53Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > If you were trying to be funny, it doesn’t really work. Let’s avoid saying things like this on here, it doesn’t help anything and comes off mean. Don’t tell me what to say or not say, please. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/32 "2015-01-25T06:57:12Z")
I apologized, fwiw, btw. Please let it go, if that is possible, and I will do my best not to say anything wrong again. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/33 "2015-01-25T07:38:42Z")
Banned. Figures. First Amendment is only for faeries, here. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/34 "2015-01-25T07:39:51Z")
> [@Khatruid](#): > > Don’t tell me what to say or not say, please. I’m a moderator, so if you’re out of line, I will tell you what you can and can’t say on this site. In this case, you were a bit out of line. Whether or not you apologized later, you still get a note. Now you can question this note or argue against having received it, but please do it in the “About This Message Board” forum if you want to do that, rather than us hijacking this topic further. And welcome to the SDMB. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/35 "2015-01-25T07:41:03Z")
And I am not against faeiries, AT ALL. ---
**Author:** ![SmallBrownBurro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@SmallBrownBurro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmallBrownBurro)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/36 "2015-01-25T07:41:07Z")
> [@Khatruid](#): > > Don’t tell me what to say or not say, please. It’s kind of his job… OP, I’m glad you’re feeling better. Keep working with your doctor. ---
**Author:** ![Inna\_Minnit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Inna\_Minnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inna_Minnit)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/37 "2015-01-25T07:43:27Z")
> [@Inna\_Minnit](#): > > Theo, have you talked to your mom about all of this? I know you might feel like you can’t dump it on her, she is your mom. Maybe she can help get you help. At the risk of quoting myself, the question still stands. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/38 "2015-01-25T07:43:27Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > I’m a moderator, so if you’re out of line, I will tell you what you can and can’t say on this site. In this case, you were a bit out of line. Whether or not you apologized later, you still get a note. > > Now you can question this note or argue against having received it, but please do it in the “About This Message Board” forum if you want to do that, rather than us hijacking this topic further. > > And welcome to the SDMB. Thank you, but you started it. I will file my complaint where appropriate and continue to help the OP as I see fit. ---
**Author:** ![Khatruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Khatruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khatruid)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/39 "2015-01-25T07:47:34Z")
> [@theo112](#): > > I need help. I have been diagnosed with Bi-Polar type 1 Disorder, and I also did some research and I have rapid cycling of my mood swings, it can happen in 1 day, week, month etc. Both sides are pretty bad I am in my Depressive side right now, my mood cycled last Tuesday. Anyway, along with that I have lower back and feet problems and I dont think I can work anymore, I am 18 (yes I know young still but I have many problems I am facing) I hardly work, less then 10 hours a week now and its even hard for me to do that. I cannot get any help yet because my medicaid runs out when I turn 19 on the 16th of this month and I really cannot do anything until after I try to get it to where i can have it again and see a person for help but right now I cannot do anything. I really want to just quit my job because it gets harder and harder for me to do, I get stressed out easily and get severe stress headaches, when the restaurant gets busy I go into internal panic attack, my short term memory is non-existent, and i lose concentration , my lower back gets to hurting so bad i can hardly move and when I try to sit down for a minute i get yelled at, my mood swings and anxiety are also killing my mental side but my mother cant work and she has to have SS and we need the extra money for bills and food, I cant do this anymore and I need advice, someone please help me… What you want to do is find someone to trust. That is half the battle. The meds come a bit later. Meds have a place, but you need to have a trusted conselor or someone like a friend or husband/spouse _before_ going on meds. This is just my opinion but it is correct from my experience and I hope it helps. You will get better, there is no doubt about that. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827/40 "2015-01-25T07:47:40Z")
> [@Khatruid](#): > > Thank you, but you started it. I will file my complaint where appropriate and continue to help the OP as I see fit. This is a warning for you. Either stop posting in this thread (after this post) or your posting privileges will be taken away. If you wish to remain a member here, please use ATMB to discuss any problems you have with a mod decision. “You started it” when it comes to breaking the rules doesn’t fly here. If you wish to remain a member, please follow the rules. This is your first and last warning. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-questions-re-bipolar-disorder/708827.md?page=3)