Life with BiPolar 1

@CaliConfined

I can relate to the struggle of false hope and accepting the reality of not having a "normal" life. It's tough to eliminate certain aspects like romantic relationships or having kids because we don't want to burden others. We try to protect our friends from ourselves and limit liability wherever we can. And man, the career path can be a wild ride too. I've bounced around a few different paths myself, only to face setbacks due to my own disorder.

I genuinely hope things are going well for others out there facing similar challenges. I know this post may sound a bit down, but trust me, I'm alright too. I just wish things weren't so darn complicated sometimes. Hang in there, and know that there's a supportive community here for you.

@cindyzheng1344 Are you a bot? you repeated what I said back to me...almost exactly.

I lost all my friends, every relationship was an epic FAIL (I'm bipolar type one as well but wasn't diagnosed until I was nineteen) I am female and am in a committed relationship with a man I fully intend to marry, however I want a family as well and my aunt told me I could "NEVER" have children because I'm "sick" I broke down sobbing over the phone because that possibility would devastate me. I've known I've wanted a family since I was nine years old playing with dolls and I feel like my hopes and dreams are shattered.

I am trying to turn my life around and it seems like it's taking too long, I'm trying to have a more positive outlook on life because at the end of the day being angry doesn't lead to success. I'm not saying you're an angry person by any means but everyone's situation is different.

I'm in the process of trying to go back to college so I can have a career that isn't dead end. I just don't know what I'd be good at yet. It's never too late just don't give up.