bipolar mommy

[Guest Cloud9Dreamer]

(Baby boy, if you read this, don't worry. I'm just getting some outside opinions on this.)

 

So I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a few months ago, and I'm still adjusting to medicine and recognizing when my manic phases or depressive phases are on the rampage. I overspend and impulse buy things, I get really irritated for no reason, and sometimes I just don't wanna talk to anyone and refuse help. My last post, I was so scared that I'd have to break up with my boyfriend and Little Boy because I was feeling bored and annoyed every time he texted me. It wasn't until a few days after that post that I realized, oh yeah, I have severe mood swings AND fibromyalgia that also causes mood swings. I was in a depressive phase, and the apathy and irritability was making me angry and bored with him, which I was so unsure of because we're doing so well.

Are there any other caregivers dealing with mental illnesses? I really would like to hear how you handle things and how your Little helps you through tough times.

[stargirl]

Not a caregiver, but therapy has worked wonders for me. That and cannabis  Keep trying different things until you find the right combo that works for you. Don't give up Message me if you need ideas for relaxing and coping with stress in positive ways. Good luck!

[Antoinette]

Hello!

 

I was diagnosed with Bipolar at the age of fourteen, which also happens to be the age at which my hormones decided I ought to be a sexual mess (which I discourage underage people to do, it's just the sad truth for me). I took Lithium up until about three months ago. I was an extremely bright child, so many wasted opportunities and chances came from me refusing help. If I'd have gotten the help I'd needed at that age, or even younger, I'd be much, much more successful than I am right now. Not to say that I'm not successful, I am. I'm studying criminal justice with the hopes of becoming a police officer and one day trying to join the FBI. I have high hopes, much higher than I did when I was younger. I respect myself now - you know why? Because I don't refuse help anymore. When I need it, I take it and that's because I love myself and I want what's best for myself. 

 

I know how it is to live with this mental illness, I know how it can tear down and break relationships - I know how devastating it is. But what I also know is that I never let it define me - you shouldn't either.

 

This may sound devastating, horrible... jeez, it is but I think the best thing for you to do is perhaps spend some time away from your little while you help yourself for a while. It's not fair for them to be put in a position where they feel unwanted because of something you can't help. I know it sucks, it really does - but if he's enabling these feelings (not saying he is, just assuming) and you're taking it out on him (not on purpose) then I think it's only fair that you two part ways for a while... At least until you learn how to live and deal with Bipolar, and heck that took me three years!

[dariachick]

Bipolar little here. Honestly love communicate which I know is hard when you don't even know what's up. I was diagnosed at 16 (after 3 suicide attempts) #1 kudos on getting help. I can't tell you how much better I feel when I'm on the right meds and I take them regularly. Don't give up if it takes a few tries to get the medication right they have to figure what kind works best for you. If you get a chance check out DBT (dialectal Behavioural Therapy) it will give you strategies to cope when emotions (manic or depressive) get overwhelming. Feel free to friend me if you wanna talk

[MonsieurSerge]

Hi, New to DD/LG, but was diagnosed bipolar at 30 - 25 years ago. One thing you need to know is that meds will never entirely control it. You can still have hypomania, which is less severe (i.e. not psychotic), but it nevertheless results in powerful, sometimes even a little overwhelming emotions. Do you have close friends you can talk to? family?  Sometimes you just need to let them drag you out of your shell a bit.  Not easy, but healthier than withdrawing entirely.  Exercise, good nutrition and a lifestyle that is as stable as possible is even more critical for you than most people.

You also might try journaling, meditation or something spiritual (yes, churches probably would not approve of D//s but you get my point).

Hope that helps

 

Disclaimer: I am not qualified to give medical advice, I am just sharin my experience

Edited December 30, 2016 by MonsieurSerge