bipolar advice needed
Discussion
Hi everyone, looking for some support and guidance on bipolar.
Im using my 'other' burner account.
Im under a psychiatrist, he suspects bipolar 2 or cyclothymia. I had a breakdown 4 years ago which I suspect is linked to these conditions.
I have been under a psychologist for 4 years but shes not a bipolar expert and talking therapies havent really cut it, I find I can influence what is going on with actions but talking and thinking does negligable stuff.
Very very long story but I was given the wrong advice and meds for the years since the breakdown and I am a lot worse albeit numbed up. Trauma and stress are a major part of this.
I am unable to get enough time with the psychiatrist, as good as he is (I am under bupa) and I am trying to get more time but its not easy. I have also been in touch with bipolar uk but waiting to hear back. I keep getting to near a crisis point which my family and partner know about and I am doing my best to stay away from that all the time. I will use 111 if it gets too far but I am trying to keep out of crisis mode.
I feel like I need to speak to someone who has some real world experience of navigating this space but it is proving very difficult so I thought I would reach out on here see if anyone had some advice. Where to go, I am seeing the Psychiatrist in 2 weeks but I have to live these days inbetween.
Once I get on the right path I am sure I will be OK but its my inability to come down and relax which is the problem. Please dont suggest breathwork and stuff, I often end up in what I believe is a hypomanic state, awake for days straight cant sit still albeit far far beyond exhaustion, dissociated, etc. I know whats going on but I cant control the bloody thing.
Trying my best to get the help I need so PH normally has some good people. If anyone feels like getting in contact directly rather than posting, that would be most welcome.
Many thanks.
Im using my 'other' burner account.
Im under a psychiatrist, he suspects bipolar 2 or cyclothymia. I had a breakdown 4 years ago which I suspect is linked to these conditions.
I have been under a psychologist for 4 years but shes not a bipolar expert and talking therapies havent really cut it, I find I can influence what is going on with actions but talking and thinking does negligable stuff.
Very very long story but I was given the wrong advice and meds for the years since the breakdown and I am a lot worse albeit numbed up. Trauma and stress are a major part of this.
I am unable to get enough time with the psychiatrist, as good as he is (I am under bupa) and I am trying to get more time but its not easy. I have also been in touch with bipolar uk but waiting to hear back. I keep getting to near a crisis point which my family and partner know about and I am doing my best to stay away from that all the time. I will use 111 if it gets too far but I am trying to keep out of crisis mode.
I feel like I need to speak to someone who has some real world experience of navigating this space but it is proving very difficult so I thought I would reach out on here see if anyone had some advice. Where to go, I am seeing the Psychiatrist in 2 weeks but I have to live these days inbetween.
Once I get on the right path I am sure I will be OK but its my inability to come down and relax which is the problem. Please dont suggest breathwork and stuff, I often end up in what I believe is a hypomanic state, awake for days straight cant sit still albeit far far beyond exhaustion, dissociated, etc. I know whats going on but I cant control the bloody thing.
Trying my best to get the help I need so PH normally has some good people. If anyone feels like getting in contact directly rather than posting, that would be most welcome.
Many thanks.
Edited by Thisburner on Tuesday 20th May 16:50
Edited by Thisburner on Tuesday 20th May 16:51
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