Jewels Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Does anyone else feel like their life is a rollercoaster of emotions up in the clouds then so far down "deep" doesnt describe it well enough? I have spent so long trying to hide it but the cracks are showing and Im loosing control of it or its gaining control of me, Im not sure. These random feelings are overwhelming I go from happiness to rage to sadness and inconsolable tears to wanting not to be here or anywhere anymore. I feel like Im loosing my mind and I just want to know am I alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Does anyone else feel like their life is a rollercoaster of emotions up in the clouds then so far down "deep" doesnt describe it well enough? I have spent so long trying to hide it but the cracks are showing and Im loosing control of it or its gaining control of me, Im not sure. These random feelings are overwhelming I go from happiness to rage to sadness and inconsolable tears to wanting not to be here or anywhere anymore. I feel like Im loosing my mind and I just want to know am I alone? Hi Jewels no, you're not alone. Many of us have experienced what you've described, myself included. It's horrible, hard, and scary. But there are things out there that can help, from meds to therapy, and this community is a great place to learn about them. Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneMarie Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 You are not alone. Welcome to CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Welcome, welcome. I haven't experienced exactly what you describe, but I've been in the Down phase of it long enough to never want to go back there. But you don't have to hide anything around here, and don't bother with the facade. This is a place by and for crazy people. As Thunderstorm said, there is help available if you want it. We can provide some support and maybe give you a little push in the direction of professional help. PM any of the mods if you have a concern. I hope we can be of some help to you. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Does anyone else feel like their life is a rollercoaster of emotions up in the clouds then so far down "deep" doesnt describe it well enough? I have spent so long trying to hide it but the cracks are showing and Im loosing control of it or its gaining control of me, Im not sure. These random feelings are overwhelming I go from happiness to rage to sadness and inconsolable tears to wanting not to be here or anywhere anymore. I feel like Im loosing my mind and I just want to know am I alone? Hi Jewels no, you're not alone. Many of us have experienced what you've described, myself included. It's horrible, hard, and scary. But there are things out there that can help, from meds to therapy, and this community is a great place to learn about them. Welcome Thankyou for your honesty. I have still to take the step of telling my doctor but I think actually admiting it here is a big step for me and knowing Im not the only peron to feel this way is a comfort, so thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneMarie Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thankyou for your honesty. I have still to take the step of telling my doctor but I think actually admiting it here is a big step for me and knowing Im not the only peron to feel this way is a comfort, so thankyou. The hardest part is admitting to yourself that you need to ask for help. The second hardest part is making an appointment and telling the doctor. As scary and difficult as that may seem, doctors deal with emotional disorders all the time. They don't look down on people with them. Instead they see them as needing treatment like any other illness needs treatment. Many GPs and PCPs are well skilled at treating depression. Bipolar, however, gets a little beyond their expertise. If you suspect that you may have bipolar, talk to you GP and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist for an evaluation. The two illness are treated with different medication, and you'll be better served by figuring out what your disorder is initially whether it be either of these or something else. And as thunderstorm said, you'll find many here making their way with various flavors of affective disorders. Post any questions you have and look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayteana Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This is a great place to read and learn and you are absolutely not alone. Welcome to CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlewing Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 You're absolutely NOT alone. Everyone here has an MI issue of some kind or other. Between them they have a wealth of experience and knowledge, from meds to counselling, to getting monetary help for disability. It's a brilliant place to be. Stick around and get as much information as you can. This is the best place on the net I have found and the nicest bunch of fellow crazies I've yet to meet. Last year coming up to Christmas I was on the biggest downer I had ever had and I got the most amazing amount of support from people on here and with that and the support from my crisis team, I came out of it, and am now trying lamictal and it seems to be working for me. I'm hopeful at last. Hang in there, and you can be too! Best of luck! LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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