Please help me! I don't know what is wrong?!


Question: Please help me! I don't know what is wrong?
I am a 37 year old woman. 10 years ago I suffered a serious assault at the hands of my ex partner, which left me hospitalised, and requiring 4 major operations over 2 years. I started suffering from depression. This wasn't really new to me. As a child I was very depressed, and used to self harm. Bringing this up to date, this past year my life has changed so much. I met a wonderful man, who totally completes me and understands 'the way i am'. One thing that has been worrying me, is my mental state. I don't feel I have any control over my life. It feels as if my mind takes over EVERYTHING! I feel like a robot. I have bouts of complete ecstasy, then bouts of complete uselessness. These vary in time, sometimes a couple hours, to a week or more in either way. Nothing sets it off. Its literally like a switch flicking in my head, on off, on off. I am in so much debt as when I am 'ecstatic' I spend so much money, instead of paying bills. I have everything I could ever wish for in my personal life, and no reason to be like this. I have been in terrible relationships and normally got on with it. Its the unpredictability that i find hard to cope with. my partner is so supportive but I fear that its only a matter of time before it wears him down too.
Please help me understand whats going on? Thanks x

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Hello Lisa, I am no expert but have you read up on Bi-Polar Disorder online? It used to be referred to as Manic Despression, where you go from extreme lows to extreme highs. Stephen Fry is a sufferer and very open about it.

It sounds like you've gone through some terrible, awful stuff which maybe a counsellor can help you to release.

I hope you can find some help, especially now that you have met someone who treats you the way you deserve to be treated. Much love xxx



You are suffering from the assault memories. Your mind is worried about it happening again, with the new guy.

I would see a doctor, tell him (or her), about this. I would think a small dose of antidepressant might be all you need. If you can afford it , get a complete check up.

Trust your new partner. He is not likely to treat you that bad. Ask for his support.

Good Luck!



it will take someone very special and supportive to take care of you, i think depression stays with
you for life, which only you can overcome it. good luck !



Sounds very much like bipolar disorder, go see a doctor or mental health professional they are the only ones that can diagnose or treat this condition, which should be managed with medication and other therapies . Goodluck.



your moodswings are most likely bipolar
see ordinary doc for meds, a shrink will probably do more harm than good
ask receptionist by phone if doc will prescribe bipolar moods for severe mood swings first



Summarized: you need to stop trying to control the things you CAN'T (via the world and other people) and focus on controling things you can (via your own personal actions/reactions, including spending)

You are so consumed in holding the world that is falling apart around you, trying to hold it all together that it is tearing you apart. That's the equivelent of trying to catch every rain drop from hitting the ground in a hurricane.

You need to be able to accept the unacceptable, appreciate the unsuspected and learn every step of the way.

If life was as simple as 1, 2, 3, it wouldn't be life. It has to look more like 1, b, ±, ?3, ;dl, 4 to be life. Its unpredictability is what makes it beautiful- embrace it!

This guy you speak of, don't look at him for all your life questions. He is only human, he will fail you if you hold him to such a high standard. Look in the mirror and find your answers there. Its a matter of realizing that the majority of your problems are self-inflicted and that you truly do have control of what you make of things.

But if its in the budget, see a phych or join a group where you can just let it out every once and awhile, sometimes that's all we really need.
Depression is no joke- I suffer even to this day- but I contain it and don't let it overwhelm me (tho weaker people would've died with the weight I carry).

Disipline and inner-strength. Two keys of the answers you seek.

Life being a *****.



talk to your dr

no one here can diagnose you although you seem to have elements of bipolar
and a personality disorder
the dr can refer you to counselling and possibly a psychiatrist for a diagnosis

talk to the citizens advice bureau or similar organisation in your area
they can help you sort through your debts
gather p your debts go through your income/outgoings and make a sensible offer of repayment to your creditors
explain to them what your illnesses

best wishes




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