04-05-2018 12:54 PM
04-05-2018 12:54 PM
Hi everyone
Just trying to get a better understanding of bipolar 1 disorder. I have just been diagnosed and am trying to piece my life back together.
I'm out of work due to injury that happened in my hypo manic risk taking state.
Just looking for advice with moving forward with life, what works best for work, and how is it raising a family.
Kind regards
04-05-2018 02:59 PM
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Hi @Pitz
Thank you for reaching out on the SANE Forums upon being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder. As @Pepperpot said, I am sure you must be going through so much right now with your recent diagnosis, injury, etc. In this light, is understandable that you are looking for advice and information about what is the best way forward, given your diagnosis.
As @Pepperpot said, seeking on-going professional support can be extremely helpful for someone struggling with Biplor Disorder, or mental illness more generally. Additionally, there are a wealth of online resources. This includes our SANE Biploar Guide and Factsheet, if you have not yet seen these resources yet.
In terms of working on how to support a family, it might be a good idea to seek family therapy - potentially, with someone who spealises with Bipolar Disorder? As @Pepperpot said, as we are unaware of your family's dynamics, it is difficult to say what supports would specifically target your family's needs. However, family therapy can help with a range of issues and, thus, could prove helpful. You can search for both individual therapists or family therapists using the "Find a Psychologist" function of the Australian Psychological Society website. You may also find a family therapist by contacting organisations such as Relationships Australia. I have listed both these organisations, a brief description of their work, and their contact details, below:
Australian Psychological Society (APS): The APS is the leading organisation for psychologists in Australia. The APS ‘Find a psychologist’ is an online, telephone and email referral service for the general public and health professional who are seeking the advice and assistance of a qualified APS psychologist.
Tel: 1800 333 497
www.psychology.org.au
Relationship Australia: Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Tel: 1300 364 277
https://www.relationships.org.au/
Thank you again for reaching out! Please continue to do so, if you need any further support or advice!
Kindest,
Amour_Et_Psyché
04-05-2018 04:15 PM
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04-05-2018 04:25 PM
04-05-2018 04:25 PM
Hi @Pepperpot
A very warm welcome to you, since you are still new to the SANE Forums! Yes - you are definitely allowed to respond to members new posts and threads - in fact, we encourage that you do! The SANE Forums is a peer support space - so jumping in the thread and responding to @Pitz is 100% on the right track in terms of Forums use! The moderators will only typically jump in a thread to facilitate further discussion between Forum members.
I hope this clarifies things for you?
Kindest,
Amour_Et_Psyché
04-05-2018 04:39 PM
04-05-2018 04:39 PM
My pleasure @Pitz!
It can be so empowering to learn more about your diagnosis and other people's experiences of it. Your motivation to learn and get help with your Bipolar 1 Disorder is truly inspiring! It is great that your psychologist has such expertise with Bipolar Disorder and that he/she allows you wife to participate in your sessions. Your case manager also sounds helpful too. It seems like you are in great hands!
Thank you for clarifying your family dynamics. Perhaps, it may be worth exploring with your psychologist what the barriers for you accepting your disorder are and what you need to move forward are (maybe you are already doing this)? But by having an awareness of what the barriers are around your acceptance of your diagnosis, perhaps you can better identify what is needed to break down such barriers and move forward with life (it sounds like moving forward may be having children, based on your previous post to @Pepperpot)?
Kindest,
Amour_Et_Psyché
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