bipolar comorbid OCD

hi panic attacks, rapid cycling bi-polar and eupd. (formerly borderline personality disorder) eupd is the less severe form. e take resiridone and lamictal. see a psychiatrist every 3-4 months, same with therapist. use coping skills at home. not working as i am on a disabiliy pension, other probs as well. arthritis, vision, diabetes and heart. family is much better than it was many years ago. they NEDED massive education on all facets of mental illness..........for them and for me!!! i was shunned and kicked out and rotted in a crisis centre for a few moths before being sent to a dive of a mens refuge for 2 and a half years with no contact from family. have had ECT, been hospitalised both in public and private faciities. many lengthy stays. done some inpatient psycho -social rehabilitation as well. dbt and mindfulness. dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness practice. both excellent. well i have woffled. i wish you well. i keep positive and take each day as it comes. my mantra on the forums, which everybody knows.and in life is 'slow and steady wins the race'.

UserANONYMOUS said...
ninjasm, I suffer from depression and chronic pain due to a car accident.
I attended therapy for my depression. I also did dialectical behavior therapy to help with my borderline personality.

There are times when things have been really overwhelming, but I always try to remember my coping techniques. I do administrative work as well as graphic design.

UA

I am so sorry to hear about car accident causing depression ,pain .

I have heard good stuff about DBT ,need to try .

Thanks for all support and work you do here at HW!

Thanks Cilly .
HW has helped me a lot.

Oh Jamie, I agree. DBT is hard work. I remember many times I slacked-off and fell... Lol.
It is helpful though.

Cilly, feel free to check out this site with DBT info:
www.dbtselfhelp.com/html/dbt_skills__defined_.html

UA

Ninjasm,
I am extremely sorry to divert your thread !!