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[movingforward_234]

Hi!

I have bipolar disorder type I and have recently been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder and I am most struggling with judgement of myself and acceptance. What's it like for anyone else when managing their mental health disorders?

[Tay100]

Hi movingforward_234

Firstly, I just wanted to say that I hear you, and I appreciate you reaching out for help and a bit guidance here- the forums are a great place for that.
Please know that your struggle is valid and you deserve help: perhaps seeking some structured help from a kinder resource could empower you- we can point you in the direction of some caring, non-judgemental resources that can help with management and self-acceptance if you like. It can be a daunting process, so we could navigate it together if you like as we know it may be a delicate process. Let us know, we are here. To find people with like-minded experiences and how they manage their diagnoses, check out this thread: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/long-term-support-over-the-journey

Sending kindness and understanding your way. Hope you find some community here!
Tay100

[ecomama]

Hi MF234

I like what Tay said. Do you have a counsellor, psych or psych to support you?

It's not fun but it's possible is my answer. Doing whatever is necessary. We have a difficult path, no denying it. Reading or watching about others with similar disorders can be very empowering. I understand that Stephen Fry (a famous English comedian, if you haven't heard of him... maybe not so famous?) has BPD and I watched a wonderful series he made about it. He understands his BPD so much more than earlier in his life, and now says that he embraces it.

I wish you luck in your journey and hope you find lots of support here within the forums.

EM

[maddwadd27]

Hi

I also have bipolar type 1 and generalized anxiety disorder. Although I was diagnosed in October , I still don't think I have fully accepted the diagnose. I have other medical issues and have never had a problem accepting those diagnoses , but bipolar seems to be different and sometimes I feel like I'm in denial. I think I struggle with it a bit, the acceptance, because of me worrying about what people will think of me because I'm bipolar. I was given some good advice which might help you , a friend who is a social worker said to me after I was diagnosed that bipolar is just a label and it is not who you are as person and it doesn't define you. I think this is something I really need to embrace.

[Tay100]

Hi movingforward_234

Just thought I'd check back in here with you, it's been a little while since we heard from you. How have you been travelling? Feel free to keep us posted, if you like. You are more than welcome to just read along the forums and the posts here. Of course, we can chat more in this thread, too. Have you been able to find any useful community thus far? We're here to listen and would love to be updated on your self-acceptance and mental health management journey, if you like.
Sending kindness,
Tay100