Being self absorbed

[AshleyBaker]

So is being self absorbed in my own problems, is that part of bipolar? Or is this just a phase? LOL.

Ash

[determined2beatit]

I also agree with Tyzer33. It's like wearing two different sets of glasses,one situation can seem two completly different ways depending on your mood and level of confidence. I have gone from having it all figured out and confident one day to completely convinced I can't do it and what the hell was I thinking???Scary thing is...which one is right?
How can anyone live like this? Especially when you're trying to make important decisions and really no one else can help you. I also find I get so absorbed and focused on something that is really a problem but I can't stop my mind from worrying and I know I can drive everyone else crazy.It's sad! No one really knows what we go through!
LYN

[triedeverymed]

No you're right, you are not alone!  Tyzer33 said it best, the bipolar plays tricks with your mind, it stinks but can be helped with the right tools & meds. Have you reviewed your meds with your doctor lately? Maybe something needs changing up a bit? Just a suggestion.
Erin

[triedeverymed]

I think our problems are amplified by our bipolar so we tend to fall into ourselves a lot. I don't think you do it on purpose. Sometimes when my meds weren't right I would get really bad like that but once they fixed the meds, it's not as bad but it's still there. I just remind myself I'm not the only one with problems. But it is hard to remember other people have issues too when your issues are really big to you. I guess what I'm trying to say is I undertsnd and feel the same way at times. Don't beat yourself up, this is a disease and it plays around with our minds, we can't control all of it.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
Erin

[Tyzer33]

In my personal experience being self absorbed in your own problems is a big part of bipolar. I really struggled for around 1/2 a year to try and get my head around being that way. The best thing i found was having a talk with someone i trusted a good friend for example, as sometimes the things i was getting so absorbed in werent as bad as i thought but other times they were much worse than i thought. i find that bipolar tricks you a lot, whenever ur feeling alryt you have the answers to these problems and as soon as ur mood drops you dnt seem to have the answers anymore and to be honest i still havent figured out which one is true with me. Feel free if you want to ask nething

[AshleyBaker]

Thanks for the replies. I'm not alone. ;-)

[kris123]

OMG am i so obessed with my problems - right now all i can think about is my money trouble - wtf am i going to do, how am i going to make it and put bipolar on top of that

[sinster]

hmm to say i wasnt the same way would be a lie. so maybe it is a big part of being bi polar. lol so dont worry hon. im very self asorbed at the moment to. x