Quote From: jsenterI watched the show and was disappointed that it would show someone who is fixated on TV and then put him on TV. talk about highs. I have had bp for most of my life but didn't find out till 1993. I thought I was super mom and could do anything, till i ended up in the hospital. My history is filled with hospitalizations for all levels and symptoms of bp. I have been stable for several years and when I saw the show I was disappointed that it didn't promote more therapy as well as drugs. I felt the show didn't focus enough on how it effects the family , job ,social live and all other areas. I realize that it is a large topic and has many different areas to cover. I only hope in the future it is covered again and covers such things such as how easily a small high can turn on you and how fast depression hits and how deeply it go's. my best wishes to those of you that have this illness and I hope you receive the help you need. God Bless
Wow! Been there, done that. Counseling, as well as meds saved my life, although it took years and years to find the right combo of meds. I learned to turn the negative thoughts into positive. I agree that Dr. Phil should have emphasized that counseling is key. I was sexually abused as a child, as well as physically, emotionally, and yet I survived.
I still have mood swings, but now I can recognize the moods and cope much better. My self esteem is out of the toilet. I would encourage all with BP, who feel unstable, to get into counseling, and get your thoughts and your lives under control. You can live a happy life, in spite of your illness. (Getting the public properly educated about mental illness would be a big help too.)
