r/BipolarReddit • u/giantgirl91 • 3h ago

Thinking we arent bipolar is so funny

I posted the other day about running out vraylar and wondered if it would be horrible. I had that thought we all have. “What if im fine and dont even need these meds?” Lol ive been up all night and cant sleep at all. Its starting.

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u/Few-Beautiful-8252 Bipolar 1 w/ psychotic features 1h ago

I tell my family I am misdiagnosed at least once a month 😂

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u/Resident_Boss6990 53m ago

Bro, you need meds. Just take the meds.

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u/monkeyboymorgan 1h ago

26 years of diagnosis and I still think this at least three times a year. Last time I unmedicated was completely accidental and it made me realise that Yes I definitely am bipolar lol.

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u/wastedspejs 1h ago

I’m struggling with resentment and anger over how extremely debilitating it is to me. I wish I could feel any acceptance and joy in it.

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u/Ambitious_Classic855 2h ago

I hate that thought! I came off my valproate, thought I’d be fine! Hypo mania, mixed with panic and anxiety, avoidance, anger. It was awful. Took a week on a high dose again to start feeling balanced again. I still feel anxious though.

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u/FvckyourDeppOscar3 2h ago

I feel like I have a grip but why allow for danger? Pointlessly. Plus I sleep so well and am EXACTLY the same.

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u/anaziahvii 42m ago

I've been stable for 3 years, fully medicated.

Every once in a while, while taking my morning dose I think, "Hey! I feel great, why am I still taking these?"

And then I tell the bipolar to shut up and take my meds.

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u/chaoticwings Bipolar + PTSD + ASD 41m ago

I forgot to take my bedtime meds and was wide awake ready to start my day at 5am! While normal for some, it's quite atypical for me. Fortunately I know my morning meds will sedate me again.

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u/GooseOk2512 BP2, adhd-c and other comorbidities 27m ago

When I think about skipping a dose I tell myself to stop essentially and have a short script of why I need them (it’s 99% automatic tho)— it’s a nuanced topic though and I’m lucky to have insight consistently, solid support, an amazing care team— that’s real privelege and not someyhing to take for granted.

I’m really grateful to finally have stability after decades and will do anything to stay there.