Bipolar Disorder Support Group

i am sorry u r going through all of this rt now, have u called ur pdoc to tell him/her that u r having suiciadal thoughts? if u have not u need to, they can help u w/meds to help u get through this, u r not alone there r ppl here who care but u really need to call ur pdoc or therpist to let them know about the thoughts u r having..

Thanks for the reply. I haven't been in therapy for years. It's expensive and never really helped much. I just took a Xanax and am hoping that will help.

I feel so hopeless. Like no amount of therapy or drugs can mask feeling like a total failure.

don't you have health insurance? I am sure the is a p-doc you can see on a sliding scale. you are under a world of pressure right now, and like pressure cooker, you could end up blowing you top, if some of that "steam" isn't released. I agree with poetry angel. Get some help. It is out there. And we are here for you.

Melba!
Put it this way.
Mostly everything in life is temporary in regards of situations.
Are you taking your meds if any?
Are you seeing a therapist or P doctor?
I also have no friends but the ones I have here on DS.
Take one thing at a time.
If you can not deal with something today, leave it for tomorrow.
There is always time.
In regards of your boyfriend's unemplyment there are a lot of resources and emplyment agencies.
Even the Craiglist could be of help.
I am with you and wish you the best out of life.

If you are feeling suicidal, or thinking about killing OR harming yourself- pass GO and head inpatient. You'll get immediate help and you wont have to be scared anymore. It'll be easier to deal with all the life stresses you have once you're stabilized.

For a way to measure how depressed you are- and if you need to seek immediate care- take the Goldberg Depression Questionaire. It gives you a nice number so you won't have to second guess yourself. It helps me to have a concrete score so I dont have to try and decide how sick I am.

http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view... (Unipolar)

Are you on any meds? Since you are feeling this way you really need to seek help. Call a pdoc or you can call a hotline and talk to someone.

You have to embrace both depressive and maniac side like stubborn childrens. That's part of our conscience.... Use both energies to power your hope.

I am here for a little while, ask away..

You guys are awesome...thanks so much for all your kind words and advice.

The Xanax worked like a charm. I called a friend and she dropped everything and got me from work. We got some lunch and talked about stuff, then I started to feel better.

Again thanks everyone :)

Things will get better sweetie if u are feeling this way i suggest u go to ER right away ((HUGS))