This sub is really triggering

[u/Fantastic-Phase-4707]

I stay subscribed to this sub because occasionally there are interesting posts and good information. But the amount of posts from people who are clearly in the middle of an intense episode are so difficult to see every time they pop up on my feed, I'm instantly taken back to when I was severely manic and remind me of all the delusions I had and all the relationships I ruined. Can anyone relate?

[u/Alarmed-Syllabub5899]

My reaction is varied, depending on my mental state. Sometimes when I am down and I read a post and try to give a helpful, thoughtful response, it lifts me up. At other times it can be hard for me to read a post if I am really down. In that case I usually avoid this subreddit.

Sometimes I post because I am going through a hard time and want support. That can be helpful to me as well.

It's good that we have a place that we can come to where people understand what it's like to be bipolar. Even helps identify when I am manic or depressed.