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Not sure how to start and aware that I don’t want to “waffle on” I am currently sat in a hotel room after an argument with my wife ( we are both in our 50’s). Without getting into specifics about an argument, I believe that before the argument started I felt stable. I had been feeling a little down over the past week or so but well within my “normal window”. However after disagreeing with my wife over a trivial matter we both stand our ground over our differing opinions. Then the fuse is lit for me. “ the argument is about bipolar. I must be feeling in some way that is making me wrong in this argument”
The problem is that after all this , that is the process of all day. I now do feel very anxious , angry and a little hypomanic, so I left to stay in a hotel.
Now the argument IS about my illness.
But I was fine before all this. I am so fed up with my illness being the “reason” for any disagreement. ( even if it ends up that way ).
Hope I am making sense

Looking to add Brikka to collectio just wondering if the 2 cup is too small. It’s just for me, one person?

I have seen posts and threads on here discussing meditation. However whenever I ask a question of this nature it is deleted by administrators.
I understand you can’t mention specific meditation and can say for example “antipsychotics”
My question is simply wanting to understand how people appreciate a natural salt that is sometimes used to make batteries

Hi. I have been taking atypical antipsychotics and an anticonvulsant for bipolar for years. My psychiatrist has suggested a change to lithium. Has anybody been through a similar change ? How was it ?

Do you hear everything negatively?
For example if someone says “ you look great today” do you hear “ you look terrible usually” !?

I have recently had a free of unlimited trial again. There are thousands of books but none by authors I search for and want to read. It did force me to read some new authors, however for the cost of the subscription I wonder if it is better to just purchase the kindle books I want?

Do you ever have one of those days where you feel like bursting into tears, but you have absolutely no idea why?
I hate these days as I don’t know if I am about to go up or down!

I understand that bipolar disorder can be hereditary. My Mother had bipolar and so do I. But this being the case when and how did the first person “contract” the illness ?

I have had the bialetti 3 cup express and love the coffee it makes.
I am tempted by the Brikka but wonder if it is more gimmick than upgrade ?

But 17 books in I feel too far in to stop

Moka pot coffee is NOT a “fake” espresso. Comparing Moka pot coffee to espresso is like comparing lemonade and cola. They are different drinks

Anyone using aeropress?

How is the coffee compared to Moka pot, French press , drip?
I want to try but don’t want to spend £50 if the coffee tastes too “clean” or “tea like”. Moka pot is my preference so I enjoy strong full body, black coffee.

Why do they ever need washing when they only ever dry clean bodies ?

Just curious. Does everyone who takes lithium carry their purple card ? (In UK not sure if this is a thing in other countries?)
Does anyone use medical id jewellery.
I carry the card but worry jewellery may draw unwanted attention

I have seen online that many people who have Bipolar Disorder are completely transparent, open and honest about their diagnosis. For them it appears to me that it is no bigger deal than saying I have a headache ( for example).
I find it so difficult to share like this. ( even with family). I wonder if it’s just me or if perhaps it’s a generational thing? (53)
I’m curious to how many people do share their diagnosis and to who ?

Does Moka pot coffee taste better than any other brewing method?