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When fear of future episodes keeps you stuck

I've been stable for six months and I'm terrified to make any plans because what if I have an episode and ruin everything again.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past experiences of mood disruption create anticipatory anxiety that constrains present possibilities.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Bipolar and mood instability?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.