FabSwingers.com forum: Mental Health

By *ercurial OP Man
over a year ago

Maidenhead

I want to share with fellow nightowls the fact that I am bipolar.

Now it's a funny thing but I regard this as a plus rather than a minus.

This is because it has taught me more about myself (and, by extension, people in general) than most 'normal' people will ever know. I regard it as a gift.

I am stable now, having learned over the years to manage my condition. I was helped (and still am being) by a dedicated team of professionals in the Chiltern AMHT. Without them I wouldn't have made it into the calmer waters I am sailing in now. Medication also helps.

So that, in 15 words or less, is my story. What's yours? Say (or ask me) anything you like, it's pretty friendly here and no-one knows who you actually are.

I will monitor this thread regularly and post back when I can.

Best - Paul.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a positive post, Paul. Glad to hear things are going more smoothly now. All the best.

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By *ercurial OP Man
over a year ago

Maidenhead

Thank you estella. Could use you for an MFF in a couple of weeks' time if you like, please message me privately if interested - Paul x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you estella. Could use you for an MFF in a couple of weeks' time if you like, please message me privately if interested - Paul x"

Well; you don’t ask you don’t get! But thanks but no thanks, Paul. I’m all good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have bi polar, and suspect I have borderline personality disorder. I’ve never seen these problems as a gift. I’ve spent my life with a critical inner voice that gets louder and louder as I get older. The depression is cripperling. On the outside, and to others, I have the perfect life. I even feel guilty about that, because notwithstanding all I have, I’m so unhappy. It’s constant emotional pain, for no reason.

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By *ercurial OP Man
over a year ago

Maidenhead

Ok, no problem. Good luck and happy fabbing.

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By *ercurial OP Man
over a year ago

Maidenhead

@Bonnie I too sometimes get down - that's part and parcel of being bipolar. Boredom is the key trigger factor for me and I tackle it by getting out and about as much as I can.

I don't know anything about *your* personal circumstances of course but see if you can find it in you to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, in a coffee shop, say.

This is incredibly rewarding and you'd be surprised how receptive people are. Just go for it snd strut your stuff.

Paul x

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By *ercurial OP Man
over a year ago

Maidenhead

@estella Sorry, just to clarify, I already have one F! Sorry, I could have said that before!

More details on request (or I might PM you).

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

Just to echo, very positive thread. I have had some issues with depression this last few months but with some knowledge, strategies and techniques in place I am having many more good days than bad. I can't praise Mental Health Services enough in my local area.

I self-referred because I wanted to stop the spiral and am so glad that I did. I have also met some good people and have both a greater understanding both of things like anxiety, my triggers and what I need to continue to work on.

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