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Feeling so painful and sad, how can I get better...?

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Feeling so painful and sad, how can I get better...? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

At 21, a female, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety when I first started high school. I underwent psychological counseling and medication. I stopped taking medication during the college entrance examination and should have been cured. Now in my third year, about a year ago, an unpleasant incident occurred, and I was betrayed by someone I trusted, causing many misunderstandings about me. I was threatened by people I didn't even know. Since then, I have been in poor mental condition. Physical examinations showed no abnormalities, but I felt very uncomfortable. About half a year ago, the hospital said it was a recurrence of bipolar disorder, and I resumed taking medication, but the effect was average. Currently, I experience dizziness and nausea during social interactions, and I am unable to engage in offline/video/voice psychological counseling. Even playing online games causes dizziness and nausea. I also frequently argue with my boyfriend (the same person who betrayed me before). My emotions are indeed irregular, but I always feel short of breath and excessively sweaty, and my overall condition is worsening. My appetite is poor, I have nightmares, headaches, and I am increasingly afraid of tomorrow. Since last night's argument, my boyfriend has not spoken to me. My current state is even worse than high school. The difference is that I am afraid of death, I am afraid of leaving my parents and my family's little dog, and I want to be with my family forever. I am afraid of leaving home, and I worry about whether my mother and my best friend will encounter danger when they go out together.

Uma Uma A total of 8703 people have been helped

Furthermore, you recognize that your initial diagnosis of bipolar disorder may have precipitated a considerable degree of despondency and unhappiness. You are able to discern the alterations in your present circumstances, and in fact, a multitude of factors exert influence upon one another.

Such circumstances may include instances of personal injury, instances of interpersonal conflict, instances of social ostracism, instances of verbal abuse, and instances of threatened or actual violence.

Given these circumstances, it is understandable to question how one might improve their situation.

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder was made in a hospital setting. The discontinuation of medication occurred during the college entrance examination.

In the third year, an unfortunate incident occurred in which a trusted individual caused me harm.

The individual in question has experienced a painful injury.

A lack of comprehension

It is crucial to recognize that your personal safety is potentially at risk. It is essential to address this issue promptly and effectively. You may have experienced criticism from others, which has led to feelings of discouragement and significant distress.

It is essential to actively adjust one's social and emotional states.

Social interaction engenders feelings of fear, resistance, and disinclination.

It would be beneficial to ascertain whether it is feasible to mitigate the situation in a more moderate manner.

It is now evident that your circumstances have been adversely affected. The verbal violence you have endured may have caused you considerable distress, leading to feelings of emotional turmoil and uncertainty. You are experiencing a sense of inner collapse and are unsure if this is indicative of a relapse.

It is imperative that you seek a professional diagnosis at a medical facility. Your social resistance even prevents you from undergoing psychological counseling, which may mean that you can only try less frequent or text-based psychological counseling and counseling.

It is possible that this will result in a reduction in resistance. It is also likely that the emotions and physical condition will be affected in various ways. When an individual is emotionally uncomfortable, it can lead to problems with breathing, loss of appetite, and various worries and fears.

These are, in fact, matters that require our attention. It is possible to discern one's own inner fears. It is evident that one still values one's life and can appreciate the value of one's time and vitality. There are numerous tasks that still require completion.

It is important to note that despite the potential dangers that may be present in our environment, we can still actively confront these challenges, anticipate their outcomes, and make necessary adjustments. In light of the emotional and social impact of verbal trauma, it is advisable to seek psychological counseling.

Please clarify.

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Courtney Courtney A total of 2899 people have been helped

You said you were diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder in high school. You stopped taking medication during the college entrance exam. You were hurt a year ago, and your bipolar disorder relapsed six months ago. You then took medication, but it didn't work well. Currently, you feel dizzy and nauseous when socializing. You also feel dizzy and nauseous when playing online games. You have no appetite and are in a poor state. You have nightmares, headaches, and ask how you can get better.

You were hurt by someone you trusted, so you avoid socializing, playing online games, and making new relationships. You may believe that even the people you trust can hurt you, so how can you trust others? The dizziness and nausea you experience are reminders for you to properly deal with this traumatic experience.

You said your boyfriend hurt you and damaged your trust. You didn't break up with him but stayed with him. You might feel there are benefits to being with him. You might have used the hurt and symptoms to make him feel guilty and keep him under control.

First, have a good conversation with your boyfriend. Let him know how you feel.

Second, figure out what you need and want from your boyfriend. How should you handle it next time?

Third, build a strong self and trust others again.

Good luck!

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Marigold Baker Marigold Baker A total of 769 people have been helped

Hello, I'm Gu Yi. I'm a pretty modest and self-effacing person, just like Gu Yi always is.

If you feel love in your heart, don't be afraid to speak it!

It's so important to accept yourself, my friend.

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in high school, but I'm happy to say that I recovered through a series of treatments. I think that's why we were able to lead happy lives later on and fall in love smoothly. I guess we were just lucky that our mental world was able to be happy smoothly like everyone else's.

Then I was hurt by the person I trusted the most, my boyfriend. I think you must have been very attentive and hardworking during your relationship, which is so admirable!

It's totally normal to feel hurt when others let us down, especially when we're dealing with bipolar disorder. It's a tough cycle to break, and it can make us feel uneasy in social situations.

So, after we've been hurt by our boyfriend, we still choose to trust each other and stay together. I'm sure you're wondering why. Well, the questioner didn't mention it, and we don't want to speculate. But we just feel that there must be a reason. So I hope the questioner can give himself a clear reason. After all, being hurt by someone you trust is a very shocking thing.

Let's release love, accept love, and let go of love.

Love is something that people cannot see or touch, but we can feel it. From the words, eyes, actions, and other small details of the other person, we can observe it. So which one truly loves us? We can tell with a little judgment. So let's let go of our hearts and accept this love from the outside world.

For us personally, love is actually two abilities: the ability to love ourselves and the ability to accept the love of others. In our lives, we express our love for others in our own way, but we may not always be able to feel the love of others. That's okay! We're all doing our best.

It's so lovely when we socialize and meet some really kind people, even if they're not the best at expressing themselves or communicating much. It's enough to feel their gentleness, isn't it?

Life is a cycle with no return. Many people will accompany us on this journey, but no one can accompany us from beginning to end. So, it's important to accept love from the outside world. And it's also important to accept the departure of the person we love. We should gently accept the world and the laws of living things in the world with a more natural attitude.

Wishing you all the best!

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Camden Knight Camden Knight A total of 8602 people have been helped

Hello, I'm Evan.

The questioner has recently been hurt by her boyfriend. This has caused many people to misunderstand her, which has made her feel bad.

The questioner trusted her boyfriend, but he treated her badly. How can she bear to be hurt by someone she trusts? Confucius said, "Kindness for kindness, malice for malice." What does this mean?

If someone is nice to me, I'll be nice to them. If someone treats me badly, I'll be ruthless.

Pain is part of life. It will subside with time.

I want to give the OP a hug and strength, and hope that the OP can face the pain.

Since this is a public forum, I can only offer the questioner some advice on how to cope with his sadness.

Accept the facts.

It happened, it's over, and it hurts.

But you can move on by accepting your sadness.

Breathe, calm down, and think about how you feel without judging or analyzing. You can think, "I feel sad and angry because of the other person's unkind words and lack of gratitude."

Tell yourself that your feelings don't define you. Sad emotions don't make you a failure.

Don't ignore or deny your emotions. This makes it harder to deal with them.

Let yourself feel sad.

The questioner trusts her boyfriend, but he betrayed her. It is normal to feel sad, depressed, confused, or angry. These feelings will pass.

These negative emotions may stick around for a while. Don't try to force yourself to overcome them or forget about them. This will only make things worse.

The question asker may feel better one day and sad the next. If they feel they can't cope and it's affecting their life, they can seek help from a mental health professional.

If the questioner can't accept psychological intervention, I suggest drug treatment or training family members to help.

Control your emotions.

You can't ignore or change hurtful emotions, but you can control them. Emotions are part of being human. They help you care about others.

If you let them, they will take control. Take positive action to control your emotions.

If you feel misunderstood or threatened because of your injury, you can write or video about your experience and post it online. You can also tell your family and friends about what happened.

The damage is done. The question asker should focus on more important things. Before regaining their judgment, they should distract themselves and not dwell on the problem.

Go for a workout or take a trip to get moving. If you don't feel like going out, take a bath at home with relaxing music.

Don't think about the past.

Acknowledge that the event hurt the person. Don't let it affect you.

The next step is to accept reality and move on. This means changing your thoughts so you don't dwell on the past.

To avoid dwelling on the past, learn from it and plan to avoid repeating mistakes. Find ways to improve your situation or write a list of lessons learned.

After something bad happens, move forward.

Time will heal the problem.

Past hurts may cause trouble. Give this matter time to calm down.

Maybe after a while, you'll understand why he said those hurtful things. When you're faced with past hurts, take it easy and let time pass. You might even find a different perspective.

When hurt, take care of yourself, enrich yourself, and do things every day. Become stronger so those who hurt you see their harm is minimal.

Otherwise, it will make them complacent. When the questioner can truly come out of this, as Hanshan said, "Ten years later, you'll see how he is."

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I hope this helps the questioner.

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Lillian Lillian A total of 6532 people have been helped

Hello! I'm sending you a warm hug from afar.

I'm glad you asked for help. I'm here to support you.

You received psychological counseling and medication for your bipolar disorder and anxiety attacks in high school and achieved what you considered to be relatively good results. You even felt completely recovered, but you chose to stop taking the medication and stop psychological treatment at the same time because you had to take the college entrance exam. You must know that whether you have completely recovered from a diagnosed mental illness requires a review by a tertiary hospital psychiatric department.

Your feelings are not a diagnosis from a hospital or an assessment from a therapist.

You were hurt by the person you trusted most, and the emotional symptoms that have troubled you in the past when you have encountered other unpleasant situations in life have reappeared. This is making it difficult for you to cope with your studies and life at the moment. You have also chosen to take medication, but it is not having much effect.

However, you are aware of your current emotional state and the resulting physical and mental changes. You can respond appropriately under the guidance of self-awareness to soothe your uncomfortable emotional feelings.

Use an emotional diary to record your emotions in a timely manner. This is a safe way to express and sort out your emotions. It allows you to see, express, and release your uncomfortable emotional feelings without causing harm to yourself or others. It also helps you to better dialogue with your inner self, cultivate self-awareness of emotions, and self-care. By getting along with your emotions, you can better experience, feel, and perceive your emotions, explore the hidden needs behind the emotions, and thus seek more appropriate ways and methods to respond and meet your needs.

For example, you will tell your boyfriend, in a calm and assertive manner, about the harm his behavior has caused you. You will also express your inner needs in a clear and firm way. Instead of expressing it emotionally, you will make him feel strongly rejected, blamed, and criticized. Even though he knows he is wrong and that his actions have hurt you in some way, he will never know what you want him to do. The chances of him trying to consciously respond to your needs are slim.

You are facing a second time of being hurt. At this time, the one who is most hurt is still yourself.

At the same time, face your uncomfortable emotional feelings head-on. Don't avoid, reject, deny, or suppress your emotions. If they're particularly painful, take deep breaths to reduce their intensity and the harm they do to your body. This will help you cope with your emotions better.

Emotions are neither good nor bad, right nor wrong. They often hide unmet expectations and needs behind them, especially some negative emotional feelings. This is why emotions need to be seen, accepted, and responded to.

You must also ask for help from your friends and family. They will support you, especially when you feel pain and helpless. You are not alone.

Emotions are the most authentic expression and reaction of each of our bodies and minds. They are also reminders that teach us how to better learn to love ourselves. Accept your emotions.

The world and I love you!

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Bridget Bridget A total of 5146 people have been helped

Dear Question Owner,

From the information provided, it appears that the individual has been experiencing symptoms of anxiety-and-bipolar-disorder-9887.html" target="_blank">bipolar disorder and anxiety. They have reported periods of depression and instances of heightened irritability, which are exacerbated by the presence of anxiety. The current conflict has led to a recurrence of these symptoms, resulting in an inability to regulate emotions.

Bipolar disorder typically manifests as two extreme personalities: depression and mania, which alternate in the same person. These are two distinct mental illnesses. It is possible that your previous treatment did not fully resolve your condition, leading to a recurrence of your trauma due to a stressful event. Your conflict with your boyfriend seems to have caused you emotional distress. You believe he has caused you harm. In general, the intensity of emotional distress gradually diminishes over time. However, you have been unable to fully move on from this pain, indicating that you have been held back by this distress and unable to let go. If there is no fundamental problem with your boyfriend's behavior, can we choose to forgive and give the other person a chance? Alternatively, if the other person does something intolerable, can we also choose to leave the other person? Regardless of the approach we take, we should respect our own choice. Only by freeing ourselves from the emotional whirlpool and rebuilding trust can we possibly reduce the intensity of the impact.

If I may, I would like to address a few misunderstandings. It is possible that the information was not conveyed in a timely manner. However, from another perspective, although interpersonal relationships are complicated, in-depth and effective communication is the most reliable method. Have you tried it? If we consume too many emotions in many things, we will let ourselves be controlled by emotions. As the questioner mentioned, when emotions come, we can be aware of our emotions, why we have such emotions, what is their motivation, and what I need the other person to do to calm my emotions. You can also directly express your feelings, for example: "xx, I am having a hard time right now, please..."

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I suggest you try this approach and observe the results.

Furthermore, the questioner has the option of consulting with a professional counselor, who may assist in understanding the deeper self, the inner self, and in identifying strategies for managing emotions and conditions.

Best regards,

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Carlos Anderson To achieve success, you must embrace failure as a natural part of the process.

I'm really sorry you're going through this. It sounds incredibly tough. Facing a recurrence of bipolar disorder and dealing with betrayal is so challenging. I hope you can find a way to feel safe and supported again soon.

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Kelly Thomas Life is a stream of consciousness, follow it.

It's heartbreaking that your mental health has taken such a hit after being betrayed by someone close. I wish there was an easy solution, but I hope you can find comfort in small moments and maybe explore online therapy options that might not trigger dizziness.

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Rudolph Davis A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.

The situation with your boyfriend must be adding to the stress. I understand how hard it is to trust people after being hurt. Maybe focusing on selfcare and finding a therapist who specializes in trauma could help you regain some stability.

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Sylvester Miller A well - versed person in many fields is a conductor of knowledge, leading the way to new understandings.

Feeling physically unwell on top of everything else must be exhausting. I hope you can find a medication or treatment plan that works better for you. Have you considered discussing alternative therapies with your doctor?

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Daisy Miller A teacher's love for teaching is a flame that never fades and warms students' learning spirits.

It's understandable to fear for your family's safety when you're in such a vulnerable state. I hope you can communicate your fears to someone who can reassure you and offer support during these tough times.

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