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[BipolarPenguin]

Hi @tyme things are going okay/well for me, thanks. How are things going for you?

I saw my dad today and I don't really have the best relationship with him. Not in like a super bad way or anything, just that we don't really get anywhere below the surface level and I struggle to share things with him like I do my mum, who is my main carer and lives with me. I'd like to learn how to be more confident in talking to him.

Thanks for the great responses from @Captain24 @Ilovepenguins and @Dimity! 

The other day after receiving the initial responses I received a rush of energy, like a buzz. It was really bizarre; I haven't felt that way in ages; not even since I was hypomanic or manic really.

So, thanks for the natural high! My guess was that it was dopamine or endorphins, I'm not really sure which.

[BipolarPenguin]

@Captain24 I'm on medication too, I don't feel invincible... I wish! I definitely don't get manic though so that's great.

I have suspicions that my mania may be seasonal though, so that may be a thing. (I read it's a type of bipolar and it would fit my symptoms somewhat)

I hope you're able to ride out those depressive episodes alright.

My antipsychotic medication is great. I'm on a medication for the weight gain from the medications, which I feel like I shouldn't have to be on, hoping to go to a psychiatrist or doctor and go off that.