Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

GreenPartyVoter

(73,200 posts)
8. I think for my own situation, most of the 5 stages of grief applies:
Sun Sep 9, 2012, 01:25 PM
Sep 2012

1) Denial: "No way I'm crazy!" or "I'm getting a second opinion. Something's wrong, but it's not bipolar." (I didn't actually go through that one. I cried in relief when I was diagnosed because it meant I didn't really have some flawed character or personality. It was just brain chemistry.)
2) Bargaining: "Lord/Universe/Whatever, I promise to do better things with my life if you just take this condition away from me."
3) Anger: "Why the hell do I have to have this stupid disease? I didn't ask for it! I don't deserve it!"
4) Depression: "Why should I even bother? I'll never have a normal life. I'll be sucking down pills day and night, and they only help a little."
5) Acceptance: "My life and my image of myself have been changed, but I can make the best of it and still thrive and enjoy who I am."

To be honest, I still haven't made it to step 5, but I think it's partly due to my cycling not being under control, and also a huge struggle with long-term grief over losing my parents. I guess as long as the chemistry is off-balance, that will be hard for me. Hopefully you will find the best doc and med combo possible and will be able to pick up the pieces and move on faster than I have.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #1
I understand how difficult it can be. efilon Sep 2012 #2
I don't deal with the same pipi_k Sep 2012 #3
The question is one that is asked of every mental health patient Tobin S. Sep 2012 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #5
I think this is the kind of thing you'd go over in talk therapy Tobin S. Sep 2012 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #7
I think for my own situation, most of the 5 stages of grief applies: GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #9
You know what? I am going to say. I am so sorry that GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #11
Yes, it goes with the territory. Hell, it IS the territory! :^) GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #12
You're no "second class citizen"...Bipolar is so common now you're more like every OTHER citizen.. whathehell Sep 2012 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #14
I see that whathehell Sep 2012 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Sep 2012 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Sep 2012 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author Denninmi Sep 2012 #19
No, it's understandable and we who've been through it are familiar with the feeling....It's not fun whathehell Sep 2012 #21
Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Mental Health Support»This message was self-del...»Reply #8