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I’m 31 Years old and have BiPolar

Ghasl1 — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:45:41 GMT

This is my third time ended up in mental hospital just shortly last year before the Christmas holidays 2020. I was diagnosed with bipolar in my late 20s I think 28. I currently live in a unit trying to socialise with the residents and do social activities. I have no friends but family and I have I never had a girlfriend. I play guitar, yoga and do art. I just want to be around like minded individuals I want friends and a girlfriend but I’m afraid with the mental illness. Also it’s been a while since I last work landscaping and cert 3,4 in business admin and diploma in business, now I want to look for something meaningful like a nursery, florist, charity or look after poor animals. At the same time I have to learn to drive I tried in the past but I can’t think properly on some days but I will try.

I’m 31 Years old and have BiPolar

quirkywords — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:48:09 GMT

Welcome ghasll to the forum.

It can be hard with bipolar trying to stabilise it and to work out what you want to do in life.

I have bipolar was diagnosed at 16 and spent 16years in denial.

I never learnt to drive. Would you be able to volunteer in an area you are interested in.

velvet. Be gentle with yourself , it will take time .
I found writing down my moods in a journal helped to see patterns in my behaviour.
You have a certificate in business and experience in landscaping.

There is a thread called This bipolar life and you are welcome to have a look there. We are a supportive group and welcome people to come ask questions . It is a long thread but the first post is an interesting read about comparing bipolar to an elevator ride.

Take care

quirkyb

I’m 31 Years old and have BiPolar

Angel_Joy — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:56:40 GMT

Awwwww. Hey, I can be your friend if you want. I am open about telling others about myself, and I care for others. I don't know if I can be much help, but I will try. Sometimes I can't think, gets kinda annoying and frustrating. I have started writing down how I feel in a diary. It has kinda helped me. I only started doing it last week. I say what happened during that day and how I felt. Anyway, I'm here if you want someone to talk to.😁

Sincerely yours, Angel_Joy. 😇