Need some help
Hi guys. I just ruined another relationship. I feel alone and worthless. It seems like no matter how hard I try I fall right back. I have been dealing with bipolar for 13 years and I am tired. I feel like I cant have normal relationships or a normal life. Looking for some hope out here guys. I just feel like I will keep going through this over and over. Feel better, then feel manic, then act out, then feel down. I'm so tired guys.
Posted Aug 6, 2012, 9:41 PM UTC
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When is the last time you saw your therapist? Maybe it's time to approach them and look at alternative treatment methods? Possibly cognitive behavioural therapy? Keeping relationships when you're affected by Bipolar Disorder is difficult even at the best of times. If you feel you want to talk, my inbox is open.
I'm having a hard time finding one. I called many on my insurance list and either they are not taking patients or don't take my insurance anymore. I have a shrink but its kind of silly. He sees me for five minutes, writes a script and I'm off for two months. Its just really disheartening and I feel like I'm hitting my head against a brick wall. I know I need to try again.
Have you approached your local church for counselling assistance? I'm not a religious person but I have had some really helpful assistance from the Catholic Diocese in the past in the form of counselling and affordable courses. (other denominations also have similar assisatance)
I've found some church based counselling services to be more focused on the actual treatment rather than ramrodding religion down your throat. It can't hurt to try because it is often on a sliding scale of affordability.
If you're really stuck for someone local to talk to, you could at least give it a try?
Thanks. I will try it. Im an atheist but I will try. I dont even mind paying out of my pocket at this point. Its frustrating.
I'm also atheist but I will be honest, the Catholic Diocese here has been extremely helpful in assisting me when I needed it. They employ qualified counsellors who work on a sliding scale of payment. The counselling isn't religious based - no prayers or preaching and it really can make a difference. Hence why I mentioned it.